Software Developer

Vacancy Information We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Integration team at Greggs as a Software Developer to deliver resilient, highly available business critical integrations. Working in an agile, cross-functional team, you’ll help build a scalable, secure platform supporting key integrations with internal and external systems to ensure the flow of timely and accurate data. We can offer you:Management Bonus Scheme which is worth up to of your salaryPension scheme with matching employer contributions up to 7%Colleague discount, up to 50% off our own-produced productsProfit share – We want everyone to share in the success of the business, so we distribute 10% of our profits to all our colleagues who have at least 6-month service, or more, each year25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro-rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating dayThe opportunity to purchase additional annual leave twice a yearColleague share plans, giving you the opportunity to save and invest in Greggs, with the chance to buy Greggs shares at a discounted ratePrivate Medical Insurance which is free for you and subsided for your dependantsIncome Protection should you become unable to work due to long-term sicknessDeath in service benefit which provides a lump-sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salaryVirtual GP, Physiotherapy and Lifestyle Consultations – we provide access to a fantastic total wellbeing app for you and your familyEmployee Assistance Programme – we provide all colleagues with access to an EAP helpline providing mental health support as well as financial and legal supportSavings and discounts, including digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in-store and online coupons and lifestyle offersCareer progression and learning and development opportunitiesA company who cares about our communities; the environment and being a better business! Click here to read about Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and their allies can share their own experiences, offer feedback on the way we do things at Greggs, and provide support to one another About the role This is a full-time role, however flexibility in this will be consideredWe know that having a work-life balance is important, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their roleThe base location for this role isGreggs, Innovate House, Balliol Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne  What you’ll do Contribute as part of a business-aligned squad to build resilient, scalable and secure integrations that delivers real value to your customersWrite clean, maintainable and testable code, actively participating in code reviews to uphold quality and share knowledge within your teamCollaborate with business functions to translate business requirements into technology solutions that align with our strategic goals and customer needsBring a proactive and can-do attitude, contributing to a supportive, adaptive and creative team culture where everyone can thriveTake ownership of your work and see the impact of your contributions in real-world applications, helping serve millions of Greggs customers every dayStay curious and keep learning, maintaining an awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in our technology solutions About you Have a strong understanding of programming concepts and experience building production-grade applications in one or more of the following areas:.NET (C#, Core, RESTFUL API development, Messaging, Azure Cloud (TypeScript, Jest, Component Libraries) although this is not essentialAre familiar with modern development practices and have an understanding of things like version control, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps principlesHave some hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (ideally Azure) and are keen to explore how cloud-native technologies can support scalable, secure, and modern technology solutionsUnderstand the value of testing and have an interest in automated testing and test-driven development (TDD) as part of building reliable, maintainable softwareAppreciate the importance of security in software development and consider risk levels when designing and implementing technology solutions, striving to always follow security best practiceHave begun exploring LLMs and AI developer tools like GitHub CoPilot, and are comfortable leveraging them to enhance productivity, problem-solving, and code qualityPossess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and are comfortable explaining development concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesEmbrace being a lifelong learner who actively seeks feedback, embraces new technologies, and is committed to continuous improvement and growthAre a team player who communicates clearly, listens actively and values diverse perspectives About Greggs Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes Greggs so special is our culture – the way we are, the way we behave and the way we support each other. We’re hard-working, but above all else we’re family; and it doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what your favourite bake is, we’d love you to join us! We want everyone to feel welcome at Greggs and our colleagues to be able to be themselves at work, whatever their background, preferences, or views….