Java Engineer

We dont think were exaggerating when we say we have one of the most exciting data sets in the country. The insights we gain help us build scalable, highperformance products using cuttingedge technologyproducts that give our customers an amazing shopping experience, including our awardwinning Smartshop app.In an inclusive, agile environment, youll have the space to be curious, to experiment, and to solve realworld challenges. Best of all, youll see your work in the hands of millions of people across the UK.As a Java Engineer, youll join one of our Engineering teams to create exceptional products aligned to bestpractice architectural and engineering principles. Working with Java (17+) and modern frameworks like Spring Boot and Maven, youll design and develop largescale, highperformance services across websites, apps, microservices, and eventdriven architectures.We want you to bring your whole self to workbe analytical, curious, and ready to challenge the status quo. Youll be a key contributor to continuous improvement within your team and the wider engineering community.What Youll DoDesign and develop largescale, highperformance services using Java (17+), Spring Boot, Maven, and related tools.Build and enhance websites, apps, microservices, and eventdriven architectures.Contribute to the product technical roadmap.Work with cloud and container technologies, including Kubernetes on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Lead the design and support of internal frameworks that enhance wider engineering capabilities.Engineer across the full product lifecycle, including decommissioning.Consider cost, scalability, and support implications in all engineering decisions.Essential CriteriaStrong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.Solid understanding of engineering and architectural principles, including unit testing and TDD.Proven experience in software design and implementation across security, cloud, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD.Experience working with microservices and eventdriven systems.Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation (Kubernetes).Strong selfdrive and commitment to improving processes, teams, and engineering communities.Advocacy for Agile and Lean delivery methodologies.Passion for delivering customerfocused solutions and owning the full SDLC following DevSecOps principles.Curiosity and a genuine interest in emerging technologies.Empathy, teamwork, and the ability to support others in delivering highquality outcomes.BenefitsGenerous colleague discount across Sainsburys, Argos, and Habitat.Competitive holiday allowance.Bonus scheme.Pension plan.Flexible / smarter working policy.Access to special offers on gyms, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.Work-life balance matters to us. We offer flexibility in how, when, and where you workcombining remote collaboration with the right balance of freedom to support your life outside work….