Software Engineer Java

HOLLAND AND BARRETT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellness retailer is seeking a Software Engineer to join their Supply Chain team. In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate with frontend and backend engineers, shaping solutions that drive the growth of a beloved brand. Ideal candidates have strong software development skills in Java or Kotlin, knowledge of cloud services like AWS, and experience with CI/CD pipelines. Join a forward-thinking company that offers generous incentives and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous Technology Incentive Scheme starting at 10%

25% colleague discount

Onsite gyms

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong software development skills in Java, Kotlin, or similar.
• Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka and modern databases.
• Skilled in Git, Maven, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in an agile team with frontend and backend engineers.
• Shape and deliver a roadmap for brand growth.
• Build impactful software in a high‑ownership environment.
• Drive and measure success through team metrics.

Skills

Java

Kotlin

Apache Kafka

Spring Boot

Git

Docker

Education

STEM degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

Postgres

DynamoDB

AWS Cloud Services

Maven

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

About the role

Software Engineer - Supply Chain Engineering - Holland & Barrett.

Join Holland & Barrett’s Supply Chain team and play a vital role in delivering technology that ensures the right products reach the right place at the right time. From robotics in our warehouses to seamless logistics integration, you’ll build innovative solutions powering one of Europe’s leading health and wellness retailers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Location: This is a hybrid role based in the UK, with the requirement to be in the office at least one day per week.

• Collaborate in an agile team with frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and engineering leadership.
• Shape and deliver a roadmap that drives the growth and transformation of a 150‑year‑old beloved brand.
• Work with product, design, and data teams to build impactful software in a high‑ownership environment.
• Drive and measure success through clear team metrics and proactive problem solving.
• Enjoy remote work with regular in‑person connections at our London office, Burton fulfillment centre, and possibly international sites.

Your Experience

• Strong software development skills in Java, Kotlin, or similar, with frameworks like Spring Boot, WebFlux, or Project Reactor.
• Practical knowledge of Apache Kafka, modern databases (Postgres, DynamoDB), and AWS cloud services.
• Skilled in Git, Maven, Docker, and modern CI/CD pipelines like GitLab.
• Experienced in architecting distributed systems and APIs with a TDD mindset.
• STEM degree or equivalent professional experience demonstrating technical excellence.

Why Join Us

• Generous Technology Incentive Scheme starting at 10 %.
• Career development, learning opportunities, and flexible benefits tailored to your wellbeing.
• 25 % colleague discount, onsite gyms, mental health support, and much more.
• Impact millions with technology in a forward‑thinking, agile, and inclusive culture.

Shape the future of health and wellness with a company committed to innovation, growth, and care. Join Holland & Barrett today!