Software Engineer - Integration - Manchester

Debenhams Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance

On-site gym

Job summary

Debenhams Group in Manchester is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join the integrations team. You will work on a serverless, event-driven architecture handling millions of product records across our brands and partners.

You’ll write TypeScript in a microservices monorepo, build data pipelines with AWS services, and contribute to GraphQL APIs via AppSync. This role is office-based in Manchester, with a strong focus on CI/CD and IaC.

Qualifications

• Solid TypeScript / Node.js experience in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless services (Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, S3, DynamoDB).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, using Terraform and/or AWS CDK.
• Comfort working in an event-driven, microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Build and extend serverless data pipelines using AWS Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, and Step Functions.
• Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs via AWS AppSync.
• Integrate with third-party e-commerce platforms and marketplace APIs.
• Manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CDK.
• Write well-tested TypeScript across a microservices monorepo, with some Python.

Skills

TypeScript / Node.js

Event-driven architecture

CI/CD practices

Testing (Jest)

Tools

AWS Serverless

Terraform

AWS CDK

GraphQL / AppSync

Job description

THE ROLE

At Debenhams Group, we are on a journey of transformation, revitalising our brand, culture, and connection with colleagues and customers alike. In a fast-changing retail environment, effective and authentic communication is vital to building trust, aligning our teams, and amplifying the impact of our work across internal and external audiences.

We are looking to hire an experiencedSoftware Engineer to join the integrations team.

This role will be based out of our central Manchester office.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• You’ll work across a serverless, event-driven architecture on AWS, contributing to services that ingest, enrich, and distribute millions of product records across our brands and e-commerce partners.
• Building and extending serverless data pipelines using AWS Lambda, EventBridge, SQS, and Step Functions
• Developing and maintaining GraphQL APIs via AWS AppSync
• Integrating with third-party e-commerce platforms and marketplace APIs
• Managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CDK
• Supporting AI-driven product enrichment work using AWS Bedrock
• Writing well-tested TypeScript across a microservices monorepo, with some Python
• where needed

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Essential:

• Solid TypeScript / Node.js experience in a production environment
• Hands-on experience with AWS serverless services (Lambda, SQS, EventBridge, S3, DynamoDB)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code, using Terraform and/or AWS CDK
• Comfort working in an event-driven, microservices architecture
• Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL stores (DynamoDB)
• Experience writing unit and integration tests (we use Jest)
• Working knowledge of CI/CD practices

Nice to Have:

• Experience with AWS AppSync or GraphQL API development
• Python scripting in a data or pipeline context
• Knowledge of data pipeline patterns or ETL/ELT workflows
• Exposure to AWS Athena or data warehousing concepts
• Experience with e-commerce, marketplace or product data integrations

WORKING WITH US

At Debenhams Group we thrive on change, innovation, and pace. Every challenge is an opportunity, and every day is a chance to push boundaries. If you’re someone who embraces the unknown, thrives in a fast-moving, high-growth environment, and is ready to shape the future of retail, you’ll love it here. We want visionaries, disruptors, and doers-people who bring fresh thinking, relentless energy, and the drive to make an impact.

WHY JOIN US

Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone is respected, individual differences are valued, and people can be themselves at work — without exception.

2025 was a year of significant change for the Group. 2026 is about bold moves, real results and unstoppable momentum. If that excites you, you belong at Debenhams Group.

Our benefits include (subject to level and eligibility):

• Highly competitive bonus scheme, company pension, share schemes, private medical cover and life assurance
• Access to an on-site gym and free weekly Pilates, yoga and fitness classes
• Discount across all brands
• Comprehensive wellbeing package
• Dog-friendly offices (in selected locations)
• Ongoing learning and development with strong internal progression
• On-site canteen serving breakfast, lunch, snacks and hot drinks
• Free season ticket loan

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