Staff Back End Engineer

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About the role

As the UK's most successful omni-channel retailer, ecommerce is a key part of our business - we run two of the busiest websites in the UK, driving a significant proportion of our sales. Our engineering practice includes 80+ teams, working on everything from Cloud platforms to mobile apps, from ecommerce functionality to machine learning.

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At a glance

• Flexible Working: This is a hybrid role, primarily split between working from home (UK) and London or Bracknell Head Offices. You may also need to visit other locations as required.
• Office Visits: Most engineers visit the office once or twice a month; occasional visits may be more frequent depending on business needs. Offices are open five days a week for those who prefer more regular on-site work.
• Salary: Up to £92,400 (depending on experience)
• Contract type: Permanent

What will you be doing?

• Joining one of our agile product teams as a Staff Back-End Software Engineer, utilizing Kotlin or Java to develop and support new features that add value for our business.
• Leading the shaping of new projects and supporting the professional development of less experienced engineers, leveraging your software engineering expertise.
• Opportunities to move into people management roles if interested.
• Demonstrating a passion for delivering innovative software solutions and working in teams to produce complex, high-quality, performant software.

Internally, this role is known as Product Engineer (L6).

Essential skills/experience

• Experience leading, coaching, and mentoring teams or individuals.
• Expertise in server-side Kotlin or modern Java.
• Structured approach to systems analysis and development.
• Good understanding of Microservice Architectures.
• Experience with frameworks such as http4k or Spring Boot.
• Knowledge of Agile methods like Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with TDD, pair programming, CI/CD, REST API development or consumption.

Desirable skills/experience

• Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with Jenkins, GitLab CI.

Additional Information

• Application involves an online assessment, CV upload, and questions. More info at .
• Next steps include a screening call, a tech assessment, and up to two interviews.
• Let us know if you need adjustments during the process.

The Partnership

We're the UK's largest employee-owned business, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We're committed to building a happier world, focusing on retail excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. As Partners, we share ownership, success, and responsibility, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.

Note: Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS and financial checks. Apply early as roles may close quickly. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage discussing this during your interview.