Senior Backend Software Engineer

Company Overview

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers and GAME.

We promote forward thinkers who operate outside their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. Our principles:

• Think without limits - think fast, think fearlessly and take the team with you
• Own it and back yourself - own the basics, own your role & own the results
• Be relevant - relevant to our people, our partners & the planet

Job Description

We're looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our agile, delivery focused and highly motivated team. This role contributes to the development of our cutting edge MACH based digital platform (Microservices, API first, Cloud Native and Headless) that powers over 50 websites and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross functional teams to design, develop, and deliver robust backend services.
• Build scalable microservices using TypeScript and Node.js, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Design and maintain GraphQL and REST APIs for seamless integration.
• Implement technical integrations with external systems such as headless CMS, e commerce platforms and payment providers.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture, documentation, and implementation.
• Support teammates, provide feedback, and share expertise.
• Advocate for and implement internal standards to ensure maintainability, scalability and high code quality.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our CI/CD pipelines and embrace DevOps practices.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and bring innovative ideas to the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Microservices architecture.
• GraphQL / REST APIs.
• NoSQL / SQL databases.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle, including quality assurance, continuous integration/delivery and automation.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with Azure or other cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
• Experience with event driven architecture and messaging systems.
• DevOps mindset, including experience with CI/CD tools and container orchestration.

Benefits

Along with a benefits package we also offer a range of perks:

• Frasers Champion - Peer nominated scheme with 8 winners receiving double the pay for a month.
• Retail Reconnect - Employees gain insights by spending two days in a store or warehouse each year.
• Frasers Fit - Free gym classes and discounted memberships, plus a well being app with training, nutrition and lifestyle advice.
• Retail Trust - 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support available to all employees.