Senior Backend Engineer

Overview
About the role: At Holland and Barrett, we’re on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone - and
technology is at the heart of how we make that happen . As we continue our journey to become a leading omni-channel retailer, we’re investing heavily in innovative tech to deliver faster, more personalised, and more convenient experiences for our customers - both online and in-store. We’re collaborative, customer-obsessed, and love working at pace. We embrace cloud-first principles, build solutions tailored to our business (rather than buying off-the-shelf), and embed automation and testing across everything we do - from software to infrastructure and data. This role sits within our
Online Customer Experience (OCX)
vertical - the team driving our e-commerce platforms across web and mobile. We’re wrapping up a multi-year technical transformation and moving into an exciting new phase: building fresh, customer-first digital propositions that bring our wellness mission to life. You’ll join a talented engineering team working on meaningful, customer-facing products that have real impact. If you’re a proactive problem-solver, passionate about clean code and modern architecture, and keen to mentor others, we’d love to hear from you.What You\''ll Be DoingIndependently deliver
high-quality, cross-functional software with minimal oversightCollaborate with product and delivery teams to
drive features from idea to launchWork closely with stakeholders across departments to ensure timely project deliveryContribute to the
product roadmap , helping shape the future of our digital experienceMonitor systems and take a proactive approach to identifying and resolving critical issuesMentor junior engineers and support their technical growthShare new techniques, encourage knowledge exchange, and help us raise the engineering barCommunicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesKey requirements :Essential Skills:Strong experience with
Java (17+)
and frameworks like
Spring Boot ,
Quarkus , or
MicronautDeep understanding of
RESTful APIs
and HTTP as an architectural styleExpertise in
asynchronous programming
in JavaSolid SQL skills and experience with
Postgres
or
OracleComfortable working with
Docker
and docker-composeExposure to
AWS
services such as S3, Aurora, and ElasticCacheFamiliarity with modern
CI/CD platforms
- ideally GitLab, but GitHub Actions or CircleCI also welcomeProficiency in testing frameworks like
JUnit
and
RestAssuredA passion for
monitoring, observability , and maintaining resilient systemsDesirable Skills:Experience with
monitoring and alerting tools
like Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, or PagerDutyExposure to
Python scriptingFamiliarity with deployment platforms such as
Kubernetes
and tools like
HelmWhy Join HandB Tech?Be part of a
fast-moving, forward-thinking team
at the forefront of digital retailWork in a supportive,
inclusive environment
that encourages learning and growthEnjoy flexible working, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to shape the future of health and wellness techReady to build something better, together? Apply now and help us shape the future of wellness.What we offer:Pension company contribution = 3%Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary , based on company performance.Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take
33 Days Holiday per year .Learning and Development opportunity
with Holland and Barrett is a great base for career development long term.Private Medical Care
(Self after 1 year)Career progression.Refer and Earn Scheme
- as we''re growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.Epic Extras
gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.Stay healthy with Discounted Products
- from day one you''ll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at HandB on anything that you buy.We all need a little help sometimes, so weoffer
Free 24/7 Confidential Advice and Colleague Welfare .Mental Health First Aiders
- we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health and wellbeing.Stay active in the
Onsite Gym
at our Nuneaton Hub!We have
colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes , so your hard work and loyalty won''t go unnoticed.And many more!Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality - because this allows our people to unlock their potential and be their best. We welcome everyone who shares our EPIC values regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientationHolland and Barrett does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland and Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).
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