Software Engineer – Rust

Nando's UK & IRE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nando’s UK & Ireland is hiring a mid-level Software Engineer for the Orders & Fulfilment team to design, build, and operate the core online ordering platform.

You’ll work across backend services, integrations and frontend, collaborating with tech leads, owning features, and growing your skills through mentoring and hands-on delivery.

Experience with Rust is essential; Golang/TypeScript/React exposure is a bonus, and the role emphasizes reliability, testing, and production support.

Qualifications

• Experience with Rust (essential).
• Exposure to Go, TypeScript or React is a bonus.
• Experience in agile teams and breaking down work.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design, development, deployment and maintenance of scalable systems.
• Work across backend services, integrations, or user-facing apps.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads to deliver well-structured solutions.
• Take ownership of features or services with support where needed.
• Develop and maintain tests and release pipelines; production support.

Skills

Rust

Golang

TypeScript

React

Agile

Backend

Full-stack

Job description

We’re on a mission to solve some of today’s most complex hospitality challenges by building thoughtful, scalable solutions using an open and modern technology stack. Our goal is to create systems that make a real difference for our customers, our restaurant teams, and the communities we serve.

Our Values

At Nando’s, our values guide how we work, collaborate, and grow:

• Pride – We care about doing great work and delivering quality outcomes
• Passion – We bring energy and enthusiasm to what we do
• Integrity – We act with honesty, fairness, and accountability
• Courage – We’re not afraid to try new things, challenge ideas, and learn
• Family – We support each other, celebrate together, and create a sense of belonging

We look for people who connect with these values and bring them to life in their own way.

The Orders & Fulfilment Team

The Orders & Fulfilment team sits at the heart of Nando’s UK & Ireland digital ecosystem. We design, build, and operate the core Online Ordering Platform that powers millions of customer journeys from browsing and ordering through to fulfilment and delivery.

Our team is responsible for:

• Event-driven systems that process high volumes of real-time orders reliably
• Third-party integrations with delivery partners such as Deliveroo and others
• In-restaurant operational tools that support our teams to deliver great customer experiences
• Frontend and API platforms that enable other engineering teams to build efficiently on top of our services

As a mid-level engineer in this team, you’ll contribute to systems that are critical to business performance while working in a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful pieces of work, partner with experienced engineers, and grow your technical and product understanding.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys working collaboratively, is curious, and takes pride in delivering high-quality solutions.

At this level, you’ll:

• Contribute to the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable systems
• Work across the stack, whether backend services, integrations, or user-facing applications
• Collaborate closely with Technical Leads and teammates to deliver well-structured, maintainable solutions
• Take ownership of features or services, with support where needed

You’ll be someone who is comfortable tackling challenges, asking questions, and continuously learning. We’ll support your growth through mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your impact over time.

You’ll work with our infrastructure and build pipelines, developing your ability to configure, optimise, and troubleshoot systems to maintain reliability and performance.

Responsibilities

You’ll work across a range of products that support both our restaurant operations and customer experience. In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with teammates across engineering, product, and other disciplines
• Pair with others to share knowledge and improve how we work as a team
• Contribute to backlog refinement and planning with technical input
• Develop and maintain end-to-end and unit tests, improving code quality and reliability
• Support services in production, including monitoring, alerting, and incident resolution
• Build and maintain release pipelines, and support troubleshooting when needed
• Take increasing ownership of your work, while knowing when to seek input or support

Skills & Experience

We don’t expect you to have everything listed here on day one.

• Experience with Rust (Essential)
• Exposure to Golang, TypeScript, or React (a bonus)
• Experience working in agile teams and contributing to breaking down work and estimating effort
• Experience working across at least one backend or full-stack environment
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly, including how they benefit customers
• Comfortable collaborating with stakeholders and contributing to technical discussions

You Don’t Need to Tick Every Box

We know that not everyone will meet every requirement, and that’s absolutely okay. If you’re excited about this role and feel you could make a positive impact. Your experience, perspective, and potential matter.

Everyone is Welcome

At Nando’s, everyone is welcome.

Inspired by our Southern African heritage, we celebrate the richness that diversity brings. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can thrive our people, partners, customers, and communities.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll work with you to support you in performing at your best.