We’re a multi-channel, multi-brand business serving millions of customers a day, with the UK’s largest loyalty scheme and an ever-evolving set of digital platforms. All of this equals over 1.2 billion transactions each year, presenting a volume, depth and complexity of data that few can match. We don’t think we’re exaggerating when we say we have the most exciting data set in the country.  And from the insights gained, we build scalable, high-performance products using cutting-edge technology that give our customers an amazing shopping experience — like our award-winning Smartshop app. In an inclusive, agile environment, you’ll have the space to be curious, to experiment, and to solve real-world challenges. And you’ll get to see your creations in the hands of millions of people across the UK. 

 

As an Engineer (Fullstack) you’ll be part of one of our Engineering teams, applying architectural and engineering principles to define and deliver technology that will better customer experiences, improve efficiency and reduce business costs. You’ll have expertise in React and know Java/Springboot, and with your technical craft, curiosity and experimentation, you’ll use judgement to apply specific techniques to deliver focused outcomes that support our customers. 

We’d also like you to be yourself — analytical, curious and unafraid to challenge the status quo. You’ll be a role model for best practices, championing a customer centric mindset and a passion for finding creative ways to solve problems, mentoring fellow engineers as a progressive member of the engineering community. 

 

More about the role 

You’ll have 5 years of experience in web application development. 

You’ll work in a highly performant and user-friendly web frontends using React, Redux,Typescript and Java for backend.  

Good understanding of JS/TS, HTML5, CSS3 and SASS 

Assist Product team with technical insights on scoping and planning the features. 

You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, test engineers and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration of front-end components.  

Take part in initiatives for continuous improvement, staying proactive in identifying areas to improve in front end architecture and development workflow. 

 

More about you 

Expert in Node and Typescript programming languages and we appreciate Java/Springboot 

Good knowledge of best engineering practices, architecture and algorithms 

Proven experience of software design and implementation, security, cloud, infrastructure as code and CI/CD and any relevant hardware  

Self-motivated and constantly striving to improve your team, division and peers  

Drive for advocacy of agile/lean delivery methodologies  

A passion for delivering solutions to customers, owning the whole SDLC. 

A passion for enhancing your knowledge and evidence curiosity in emerging tech  

As well as lots of on-the-job training and endless opportunities, you’ll get: 

Colleague discount across our multi-brands – Sainsbury’s, Argos and Habitat  

Holiday allowance  

Bonus scheme  

Pension plan  

Private Health care (optional, taxed) 

Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more 

  

Work-life balance is important to us, so we offer our colleagues as much flexibility as possible in line with the needs of their role. We trust them to decide how, where and when they work, combining remote and collaborative working with a flexible approach to hours, giving them plenty of time and space for life outside of work whilst delivering against our business goals.