Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will take ownership of technical design decisions and be a driving force behind the quality, architecture, and delivery of software solutions across our retail platform. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable systems built on AWS cloud infrastructure, leveraging modern microservices architecture and best-in-class engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Java
• Microservices
• AWS Cloud
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Retail Domain
• Agile / SCRUM
• Maintain a working understanding of organisational structures and business partner dynamics, adapting delivery approaches within agreed frameworks.
• Detect critical deficiencies in architecture or process and recommend actionable improvements.
• Uphold development principles and quality compliance criteria to ensure commitments are met.
• Analyse and understand business requirements in the context of the current business environment
• Create/Update conceptual, logical, and physical solutions using appropriate coding techniques and methodologies.
• Develop solutions according to standards and best practice for back-end and integration layers.
• Develop, document, and maintain source code in line with established design standards.
• Integrate design for maintainability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Build systems to take advantage of true cloud-native architecture, leveraging AWS services and patterns
• Actively share technical insights and information with relevant stakeholders at appropriate levels of detail.
• Work effectively as part of a team without requiring close supervision.
• Complete deliverables throughout the system development life cycle in compliance with the agreed plan.
• Identify and prioritise project risks proactively, with clear escalation paths.
• Apply code review discipline and QA processes as requested, ensuring successful deployment through quality gates.
• Code to industry best practices, adhering to team processes and established conventions.
• Work within both SDLC and Agile (SCRUM) methodologies as the project demands.
• Set up, maintain, and improve technical infrastructure to support development, testing, and production environments.
• Maintain technical competency in the applicable technology stack and related tools.
• Research and stay current with trends in online retail channels and related information technology.
• Adhere to and champion best practices and team processes, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java development in production environments.
• Proven experience designing and building microservices-based architectures.
• Practical experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native design principles.
• Experience working across both Agile (SCRUM) and SDLC methodologies.
• Strong code review practices and commitment to quality-driven delivery.
• Strong and effective communication skills
• 5+ years of development experience
• AWS certifications (e.g. Developer Associate).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Exposure to event-driven architecture, messaging systems (e.g. Kafka, SQS/SNS).
• Familiarity with containerisation technologies (Docker, Kubernetes / EKS).
• Experience in design both productionalize NoSQL and RDBMS technologies
• Prior exposure to the retail industry or comparable customer-facing commercial environments.
• Technology stack anchored on Java, AWS, and modern microservices patterns.
• Retail-focused delivery environment requiring awareness of trading cycles, customer journeys, and operational constraints.
• Collaborative team culture with strong Agile (SCRUM) practices alongside structured project governance.
• Regular engagement with Product and Architecture stakeholder communities.
• Hybrid Office setup
• currently 3 days a week in office with Monday or Friday being a compulsory day.