Software Engineer

Phoenix Medical Supplies; Noordwes; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking Software Engineers to join their agile product team in Runcorn. The role involves coding and platform building as part of a digital transformation initiative. Ideal candidates will have experience with Java, C#, and AWS. A competitive salary and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in coding, platform building, and architectural decisions.
• Ability to work in an agile, multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Involved in coding and architectural decisions.
• Focus on platform building and process improvements.
• Engage with team members and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with Java / React / Spring Boot framework

C# & .NET Framework

Experience with AWS, CI/CD tooling & practices

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Region: North West

Location: Runcorn

Salary: Competitive

Posted: 23/07/2025

Recruiter: Phoenix Medical Supplies

Job Ref: kal-PHOENIXMedicalSuppliesLimited-44786-63737-en

Software Engineers

Do you believe that community pharmacy has a vital role to play at the heart of the NHS? Do you want to join a team dedicated to providing thousands of bricks-and-mortar pharmacies with digital tools to compete with online-only alternatives?

If you are a Java or C# programmer with experience in building high-volume, high-performance, high-availability applications, this could be the opportunity for you. Join us to make your mark in a new and expanding team.

About the Company

The PHOENIX Group is a leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and retailer in Europe, with its UK headquarters based in Runcorn, Cheshire. It supports a network of 14 distribution depots, over 500 retail community pharmacies, over 4,000 pharmacy members, and over 6,000 staff nationwide.

About the Role

Phoenix Medical Supplies Limited is undergoing strategic change, with a focus on digital transformation. We have recently acquired a digital prescription platform, which is highly rated by customers. The long-term vision is to evolve this product into a comprehensive pharmacy and health app.

We are looking to add software engineers to our product team, which operates as an agile, multidisciplinary team focusing on quality. You will be involved in coding, platform building, architectural decisions, and process improvements. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for coaching and engaging with non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with Java / React / Spring Boot framework
• C# & .NET Framework
• Experience with AWS, CI/CD tooling & practices

While a combination of these skills is ideal, we encourage applicants with any of these experiences to apply.

Additional Information

This is a full-time role, primarily based at our UK headquarters in Runcorn, with flexible working and remote options. We offer a competitive package and look forward to your application.

Join us as we embark on our digital journey!