Software Engineer in Oxford

This job is with VoCoVo, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. VoCoVo specialises in innovative communication solutions tailored for businesses, particularly within the retail sector. Our flagship products are designed to create a connected store experience, facilitating seamless communication among retail staff to enhance efficiency and elevate customer service. We empower teams to collaborate effortlessly and achieve their retail goals.

Role Overview

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. As a Software Engineer you will work within a highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary agile scrum team, reporting into a Technical Lead. This team's primary goal is to be a source of good practice for customer facing API design and implementation at VoCoVo, in partnership with our architects. One of the first APIs you'll look after will deliver audio messages to retail associates, you will primarily be developing services written in Typescript/Node (backend) and Javascript. You'll enjoy seeing your products making a positive difference in the hands of end users, you'll have a true passion for software development and a clear view of 'what good looks like', including high technical standards for code quality, architecture and best practices.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. This role is largely remote but would 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.
• Experience working in a CI environment with high levels of test automation.
• Practical experience designing and working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases in production environments.
• Experience in the design and implementation of data models for SQL and NoSQL data stores.
• Exposure to 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.
• An advocate for high technical standards, you are passionate about code quality, scalable architecture and best practices.
• 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 equivalent challenges of remote systems.
• Exposure to and an understanding of MQTT and the Eclipse foundations Sparkplug certification.

What you'll do

• Develop robust, scalable applications using TypeScript/JavaScript to support team and product goals.
• Contribute to the refinement and the 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, the wider Engineering Team and the 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.

What does success look like?

• VoCoVo's global scaling has been made possible through your timely delivery of solutions.
• VoCoVo's audio message APIs have a well defined value proposition as a result of yours and your colleagues contributions.
• Your team's software is robust, secure and uses effective testing strategies that speed up our release processes.
• All of your team's software meets our common coding guidelines and standards, and your team helps support and drive good practices across engineering.
• You and your colleagues are happy, have high psychological safety and have helped each other learn new things.

Salary £52,000 - £58,000 Benefits 25 Days Holiday +