JD has been embarking on a digital re-platform initiative for MACH and EDA, with new SaaS providers being onboarded in a buy vs. build mindset. As a result, we are re-architecting our platforms to enable our teams to focus on integrating these systems and power bespoke differentiating technology solutions that deliver secure, scalable, and cost-optimised functionality and change at pace.
As a technology expert for the given domain, and for current and emerging technologies, you will be one of the key team members responsible for the feasibility and technical execution of solutions for a specific product domain providing eCommerce or Order Management capabilities within our technology stack. This includes technical ownership of the domain and its workloads, security, quality of implementations, and all relevant integrations with SaaS platforms.
Job Details
* Job Title: Principal Software Engineer
* Location: BL9 8RR
* Working rota: Monday to Friday
* Working hours: 40
What You'll Be Doing:
* Work with PSE counterparts to oversee the design and execution of aligned technology solutions in line with the organisation’s strategy.
* Collaborate with PSE counterparts and the Platform Services/DevOps team to ensure security, governance, and quality guardrails are in place and adhered to.
* Ensure tooling provided by the Platform Services team leverages all required engineering productivity, development, and deployment tooling under a CI/CD methodology.
* Devise policies and strategies related to industry engineering standards and practices with PSE counterparts.
* Manage the productivity and quality of internal and external engineering capabilities using metrics and data insights from our developer platform and work planning tools.
What We're Looking For:
* Good knowledge of AWS/cloud computing providers and domain-specific technologies including API development, Serverless, NoSQL, containers.
* Deep knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, React.js, and other front-end languages (for customer-facing domains).
* Strong Node.js development experience.
* Experience with GraphQL, Typescript, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
* Familiarity with architectural styles such as MVC, event-driven, pipes, and filters.
The Company:
The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms, with over 60,000 colleagues across 3,400 stores in more than 30 markets worldwide.
We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognize the importance of an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive regardless of background or identity.
Join us to be part of a successful, growing company committed to being a people-first, digital leader, and customer-focused organization that values operational excellence and continuous growth.
Employee Benefits:
* Incremental Holiday Allowance
* Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
* Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
* Discounted Gym membership
* Personal development opportunities, including apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
Application Process:
If interested, please click the Apply Now button. Due to high application volumes, it may take time to review all applications. If you don't hear back within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a first-stage meeting with the talent team, followed by an interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you for your interest.
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