Software Engineer Search

Moonpig; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gifting company based in Manchester is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance the search team. You will work on scalable systems using technologies like Opensearch and AWS. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to improve user experience and offers a competitive salary along with meaningful benefits. You’ll have opportunities for career growth in a supportive, innovative environment that values inclusivity and personal development.

Benefits

Competitive Pay & Bonuses

Private healthcare

Flexible Working & Time Off

Career Growth through professional development

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in search technologies such as Opensearch.
• Experience with AWS serverless, React, Node.js, TypeScript, or GraphQL.
• Experience across frontend and backend development.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and A/B test new features to improve product discovery.
• Use agile principles to scope, track, and deliver work from idea to production.
• Build and maintain backend integrations with search engine and AWS.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Full-stack development

Technical discussions

Tools

Opensearch

AWS

.NET

React

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

Terraform

Job description

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.

We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.

We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive.

If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team. 🌙🐷

Software Engineer (Search) |📍 Manchester – Hybrid | 💰Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Search team at Moonpig. Search plays a huge role in helping millions of customers explore our extensive product catalogue and create meaningful moments with the people they care about.

You’ll work on highly scalable, resilient systems using technologies like Opensearch, AWS serverless, .NET, and React, contributing to features that directly shape the customer experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys learning fast, collaborating widely, and building thoughtful, well‑engineered solutions.

Our expectations of our Software Engineers

• Drive Meaningful Developer Impact: Our goal is to enhance the developer experience by prioritising high‑value initiatives that remove friction, improve efficiency, and empower teams. We focus on clear planning while remaining adaptable to evolving engineering needs.
• High Quality: Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, maintainable, and high‑performance solutions, all while maintaining a fast delivery pace.
• Community Mindset: Engage with the engineering community within Moonpig, sharing knowledge and contributing to the continuous improvement of our practices.
• Open‑Mindedness: Strive for improvement by being open to feedback, giving constructive feedback to others, and being willing to try new ideas.
• Growth: Be actively engaged in your own growth, embracing challenges while feeling supported in your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Be part of a cross‑functional team designing, building, and A/B testing new features to improve how customers discover products
• Use agile principles to scope, track, and deliver work from idea through to production
• Contribute ideas to roadmap planning and help shape how we evolve our search capabilities
• Build and maintain backend integrations with our search engine and AWS‑based infrastructure
• Develop and maintain customer‑facing features using React, GraphQL, and modern frontend practices
• Write clean, maintainable code using technologies including AWS, Terraform, Node.js, .NET, C#, TypeScript, and GitHub CI/CD pipelines
• Create and maintain appropriate tests to ensure reliability and safety across the codebase
• Support client teams integrating with our services, offering guidance and technical support
• Collaborate with engineers and data teams to design and deliver AI/ML‑driven features using internal ML APIs and external LLMs
• Actively learn from colleagues and contribute to a culture of knowledge‑sharing and continuous improvement

About You

• You enjoy working collaboratively and thrive in highly cross‑functional teams
• You’re motivated by solving problems and improving how things work
• You have experience or a strong interest in search technologies such as Opensearch
• You’ve worked with parts of our tech stack, including AWS serverless, React, Node.js, TypeScript, or GraphQL
• You have experience across frontend and backend development, or you’re keen to continue growing as a full‑stack engineer
• You’re curious, eager to learn, and open to new tools, processes, and ways of working
• You can contribute to technical discussions and help deliver high‑quality solutions
• Experience with serverless or event‑driven systems is a bonus

Our Tech Environment

• Opensearch
• AWS (serverless architecture)
• .NET / C#
• React
• Node.js
• TypeScript
• GraphQL
• Terraform

How We Get There

• We work in small, empowered teams with shared ownership
• We value thoughtful engineering, continuous learning, and collaboration
• We focus on building simple, scalable solutions that make a real difference for our customers

Our Interview Process

• Stage 1: Recruiter Screening Call 15‑30mins
• Stage 2: Take home tech test
• Stage 3: Pairing interview 60‑90mins
• Stage 4: System design interview 60mins
• Stage 5: Final culture/team fit interview 30mins
• Offer! 🎉

Please note: Our interview process may vary depending on the specific role, hiring team availability, or other business needs. We aim to keep candidates informed of any changes throughout the process.

What's in it for you?

We believe in empowering our team to do their best work. Enjoy:

💰 Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.

💆🏽 Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK), mental health support & dog‑friendly offices (London & NL).

🏖️ Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1‑3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.

📈 Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.

Want to know more?

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Our Ways of Working

We trust you to do what’s right, providing flexibility to balance work and life. We believe in giving you permission to innovate and focus on delivering meaningful results. We understand that effective ways of working are unique to each individual, role, and team, and we’re committed to supporting and discussing your specific needs throughout the interview process and beyond.

Moonpig Group's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity

At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us.

From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we.

We’re proud to have a number of employee‑led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating Myself for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group‑wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.

We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves.

If you have a preferred name, please use it to apply and share your pronouns if you are comfortable to do so 😊 – If you have any reasonable adjustment requests throughout the interview process please let us know on your application or speak to the Recruiter.