Backend Engineer in Westminster

This is an opportunity to join one of our agile product teams working as a Senior Back-End Software Engineer using Kotlin or Java. You will be leveraging your excellent backend skills from your Kotlin or Java background to build and support new features adding value for Our Business.

As a Senior Engineer, you will also use your knowledge of Software Engineering to support the shaping of new projects and support the professional development of less experienced Engineers. There are opportunities to become a people manager for your fellow engineers if that is something that appeals to you.

Successful candidates will have a passion for using technology to deliver outstanding and innovative software solutions, and will have a track record of working in teams delivering complex, performant, high quality software.

Learning new skills is extremely important to us. You would be expected to constantly improve your engineering skills and keep up to date with the latest technologies and techniques. In return for your commitment you will receive the support and resources needed to achieve your learning goals.

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

• A structured approach to systems analysis and development.
• Experience with application frameworks such as http4k or Spring Boot.
• An understanding of Agile development methods such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Familiarity with techniques like TDD, pair programming.
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery.
• An understanding of Microservice and Event Driven Architectures.
• REST API development and/or consumption.

• Experience with Cloud Platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure.
• Docker, Kubernetes.
• Jenkins, Gitlab CI.

In addition to your contractual pay, any time worked between 22:00 - 06:00 will attract Night Premium at a rate of £5.25 per hour. This will also apply to existing Partners who have enrolled onto Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.

Expected Salary: £52,000 - £74,000 (depending upon experience)

Contract type: Permanent.

Flexible Working: This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home (in the UK) and London Head Office / Bracknell Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises.

While most engineers visit the office once or twice a month, occasionally business needs may require more frequent attendance. Our offices are open five days a week for those who prefer to work from the office more regularly.

Leisure Learning: Enjoy learning a new skill or hobby even more by claiming up to £200 towards certain tutored courses. (Applies to courses which you pay for in advance yourself).

PARTNER DISCOUNT 25% off at John Lewis and 20% at Waitrose. (some exclusions apply). (Partner discount is only available following successful completion of your 90-day Earning Membership period once you have started).

Clubs & Societies: From arts & crafts to fishing, from skiing to running, we have so many clubs and societies bringing Partners with shared interests together.

HOLIDAY & LEAVE Enjoy a generous holiday provision. Plenty of time for some rest and relaxation. (The amount of holiday you’ll get depends on your role and working hours. It increases over time).

PENSION & LIFE ASSURANCE Secure your future with our comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance.

This is where you’ll be based, whether that’s in a shop, distribution centre or one of our head offices. London Central Office 1 Drummond Gate London, SW1V 2QQ