Software Engineer-Affiliate Partnerships

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JINGDONG's Affiliate Partnerships team in London is seeking a skilled backend engineer to develop and maintain Joybuy's cross-border affiliate platform. You will work on scalable Java services and collaborate across teams to drive measurable growth in the UK and Europe.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Java/Spring Boot, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication in English (and Chinese). This role is on-site in London, offering opportunities to work on global projects within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Java programming and Spring Boot.
• Strong coding skills and a commitment to clean, elegant code.
• Fast learner, proactive, and highly collaborative with good communication.
• Proficient in both Chinese and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services for Joybuy's affiliate platform, ensuring performance, security, and scalability for UK/Europe.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks; implement monitoring, maintainability, and rollback strategies.
• Research and adopt new technologies and methodologies.
• Explore integrations between new tech and global system architectures to grow the team’s capabilities.
• Work onsite in London.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Chinese & English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related technical field

Job description

Who We Are

At the company, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, the company operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

the company is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.the company/

What We Offer

Joining the company means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the the company team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Who We Are

At the company, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, the company operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

the company is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.the company/

What We Offer

Joining the company means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You'll join the Affiliate Partnerships team within Joybuy, a globally distributed group responsible for the core systems of JD's international affiliate and performance marketing. We operate systems that serve merchants and publishers across the UK and Europe through the CPS model, directly driving measurable GMV growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services for Joybuy's global affiliate partnerships platform, ensuring high performance, availability, concurrency, security, and scalability to better serve merchants and publishers in the UK and Europe.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout project implementation, developing and executing effective control strategies that cover monitorability, maintainability, and grey release or rollback capabilities.
• Research, adopt, and promote new technologies and methodologies.
• Identify integration opportunities between emerging technologies and global system architectures to drive the team’s technical growth and strengthen architectural foresight.
• Work onsite in London.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in Java programming and Spring Boot.
• Passionate about technology and continuous improvement, demonstrating exceptional coding proficiency, a commitment to clean and elegant code, and a keen interest in exploring open-source projects.
• Proactive, fast learner, and highly collaborative, with strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, capable of independently identifying and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills in Chinese and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in large-scale ecommerce companies.
• Experience in developing affiliate partnerships or marketing systems.
• Experience in UK and European business.

*At the company, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.*