We're looking for a Mid-level Backend Engineer to join our team focused on building and improving the core systems powering our in-store colleague tools. This role is primarily backend-focused, though there may be some opportunities to contribute to frontend tasks. You will work on products that drive key retail processes, integrate hardware, and support our stores across the UK, Ireland, and Europe.

You'll be part of a cross-functional team working on critical systems that require high availability, performance, and reliability. We value engineers who take ownership of their code from development through to production – if you thrive in a culture of accountability and autonomy, we want to hear from you.

Our team follows a hybrid work model, with most work done remotely. Occasional office visits (approximately once per month) may be required to our offices in either London or Nuneaton.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Kotlin, Java,and Spring.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality software.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and continuously improve system design and performance.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure systems run smoothly in production.
• Help define and enforce development best practices and contribute to team growth.

Must-Have Experience

• 3+ years working with Kotlin or Java in backend development.
• Strong experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. RDS, DocumentDB).
• Confident in deploying and monitoring services in a cloud environment (preferably AWS).
• Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of features, including development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams (QA, UX, Product)
  
  Nice to Have
  
  
• Familiarity with AWS services like S3, RDS, DocumentDB.
• Interest in working on retail systems or public-facing hardware integrations.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Experience with frontend technologies (e.g., JavaScript) is a bonus but not required.

• 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 & 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 H&B on anything that you buy.
• We all need a little help sometimes, so we offer Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare.
• Mental Health First Aiders - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & 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 orientation

Holland & 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 & 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).