Staff Software Engineer (Java) — Supply Chain Tech Leader

Sainsbury's; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Staff Engineer to work collaboratively across the Supply Chain space. You will partner with the Head of Engineering to set and achieve strategic objectives while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards. The role requires strong programming expertise in Java, Python, React, AWS, and more alongside Agile methodologies, ensuring optimal performance and coaching of your teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a modern tech environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Colleague discount

Health cover

Holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension plan

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experienced software engineer with both technical depth and breadth.
• Strong in technical and Agile mentorship.
• Good listening and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Head of Engineering to achieve strategic goals.
• Coach and mentor engineers to enhance performance.
• Promote technical standards and best solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

React

AWS

Kafka

Agile

Agile

Job description

A leading retailer in the UK is seeking a Staff Engineer to work collaboratively across the Supply Chain space. You will partner with the Head of Engineering to set and achieve strategic objectives while mentoring engineers and driving technical standards. The role requires strong programming expertise in Java, Python, React, AWS, and more alongside Agile methodologies, ensuring optimal performance and coaching of your teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects within a modern tech environment.