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Senior Software Engineer
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 92,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nationwide
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Staff Backend Software Engineer (Java or Kotlin)
£80,000 to £92,000 + 12% Pension + Exceptional Benefits
Hybrid (1 to 2 days per month)
Permanent
A well-known UK retail and ecommerce brand is scaling its technology team and hiring multiple Staff Backend Engineers over the coming months. This is a key part of a major digital transformation programme and offers the chance to work across a wide range of innovative backend projects.
This is more than just a development role. You'll be leading by example, mentoring engineers, and contributing to the technical strategy within a high-performing product engineering environment.
What you will be doing
You'll join one of several agile product teams focused on modernising systems, ways of working, and customer experience across multiple digital channels.
You will
* Build and maintain scalable backend services using modern Java or Kotlin
* Work in a cloud-native environment using either AWS or GCP
* Collaborate through pair programming and TDD in a Scrum or Kanban team
* Lead on architectural decisions and guide less experienced engineers
* Deliver across varied backend projects including ecommerce platforms and internal tooling
* Contribute to engineering best practices and support technical decision-making
What you will need to succeed
* Strong backend development experience in modern Java (Spring Boot) or server-side Kotlin
* Experience mentoring or coaching developers and leading technical delivery
* Solid understanding of Microservices architecture
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments
* Hands-on experience with either AWS or GCP
* Comfortable with collaborative environments and pair programming
* Strong grasp of Agile methodologies, REST APIs, and test-driven development
Why this role stands out
* A senior-level Staff Engineer role with clear scope for progression
* Hybrid working with just one or two days in the office per month
* Competitive salary plus a generous benefits package including up to 12 percent pension
* Work across diverse teams and projects as part of a company-wide tech transformation
* Join an engineering-first culture with modern tools, methods, and leadership support
How to Apply
If this sounds like something you would be keen to explore, send over a copy of your up-to-date CV and a quick note on your availability for a call this week.
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