Software Development Engineer 12 Month FTC in Manchester

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package.

About the role

At Booker, part of the Tesco Group, we’re proud to serve independent retailers, caterers, and businesses across the UK. Our technology powers millions of transactions and keeps shelves stocked across thousands of outlets. We’re looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our EPOS team and help us build reliable, scalable solutions that make a real difference to our customers and colleagues.

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome. Whatever your background, experience, or perspective—you’ll be valued here.

As a Software Development Engineer, you’ll design, build and support resilient EPOS (Electronic Point of Sale) solutions in a fast-paced, high-availability wholesale environment. You’ll work with modern technologies including Java, Spring, and REST APIs, helping us deliver stable and high-performing systems across our estate.

You’ll play a key role in platform upgrades, new store rollouts and continuous improvements—making sure our systems remain secure, reliable and ready for the future.

You will be responsible for:

• Design, build and support EPOS software solutions using Java-based technologies and modern integration patterns.
• Develop and maintain APIs, services, and integrations across pricing, payments and back-office systems.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, providing 3rd line support where required.
• Support EPOS transformations, including upgrades, migrations, and new store rollouts.
• Ensure solutions meet security, audit and data protection requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and service partners to deliver changes with minimal disruption.
• Create and maintain clear technical documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tools and ways of working.

You will need:

• Experience with Java, Spring framework and REST API development.
• Strong understanding of JSON data structures, APIs, and system integrations.
• Experience working in a production environment supporting high-volume systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Agile development practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience or interest in DevOps and automated testing (desirable).

About The Company

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we may be able to support you.

We’re proud that Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer and we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

Please note: We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles. On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.