Software Engineer in Chipping Norton

At VoCoVo, our software engineering teams develop the systems that allow our in-store hardware to operate through Software as a Service (SaaS), and the software that runs on our large estate of hardware appliances ‘on prem’ at our customers’ stores.

You will join a team focused on on-prem device telemetry and data acquisition, which is used by our retail customers to optimise their on-site operations. You will review and evaluate existing data acquisition and address any issues to ensure data integrity. In addition, you’ll work closely with our Product team to identify opportunities and develop new value propositions for device telemetry.

Must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. The role is largely remote but will require visits to our Oxfordshire or Cheltenham offices approximately once a month for team meet‑ups/key meetings.

What we're looking for

• Hands‑on experience with backend development using Node.js/TypeScript, including unit and integration testing.
• Full‑stack engineering experience, using modern frontend frameworks and libraries such as React.
• Exposure to the design, build and integration of HTTP‑based APIs.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts both verbally and in writing.
• Practical experience designing and working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases in production environments.
• Experience with containerised development and deployment workflows using tools such as Docker or Kubernetes.
• Comfortable working in Linux environments, with a strong understanding of operating system fundamentals.
• Experience implementing and working with authentication models in modern applications.
• Advocate for high technical standards, passionate about code quality, scalable architecture and best practices.
• Proactive and accountable, with the confidence to make decisions and take ownership of outcomes.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure), although exposure to any cloud environment is appreciated.
• A collaborative team player, able to influence technical direction through thoughtful discussion and evidence‑based decision‑making.

Nice to have skills

• Experience working with fleets of IoT hardware, or solving similar challenges in remote or distributed systems.
• Experience with parallel serverless instance pipelines.
• Familiarity with messaging protocols such as MQTT.
• An understanding of microservices and monolith architectures.
• Experience writing and reviewing Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) to support clear, well‑documented technical decisions.

What you’ll do

• Develop robust, scalable applications using TypeScript/JavaScript to support team and product goals.
• Contribute to the refinement and delivery of epics.
• Proactively identify technical risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with colleagues to make and document well‑reasoned, evidence‑based architectural decisions.
• Conduct code reviews and champion high engineering standards to ensure quality and consistency.
• Contribute to and influence technical decisions through thoughtful discussion and collaboration.
• Work closely with the Technical Lead, Engineering Team, and Product Manager to plan ahead and help shape the product roadmap.
• Share knowledge and mentor more junior team members to support their growth and development.
• Take a genuine interest in the team's success and maintain a commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where people can do their best work.

Salary

£52,000 - £58,000

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increases with years of service)
• Option to buy or sell 5 days holiday each year
• Sick Pay – 8 weeks full pay, 4 weeks half pay
• Life Assurance – (4 times basic pay)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP)
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric car green salary sacrifice scheme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Child Care Scheme
• Training & development opportunities
• Company organised events
• Pension (Royal London Group) 5% employer contribution matched
• Apple MacBook, Wireless Magic Mouse and Keyboard, monitor and headphones

Diversity and Inclusion

At VoCoVo, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We are also committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process, so please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage.