Overview
Senior Backend Engineer (Java & Kotlin) – Supply Chain
Location and working arrangement
Hybrid working with occasional presence at a Holland & Barrett office in London or Nuneaton for team collaboration, key meetings and events (typically once per quarter).
What you’ll be doing
* Lead the design and delivery of scalable backend systems across our supply chain domain
* Build reliable, high-quality services that support logistics, stock management and fulfilment
* Collaborate with product, operations, and engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions
* Mentor engineers and support their technical and professional development
* Take ownership of technical decisions, balancing immediate delivery with long-term sustainability
* Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for stakeholders
* Champion best practices in system reliability, performance and security
* Continuously improve ways of working, exploring new tools, technologies and approaches
What you’ll bring
* Strong experience in software development using Java, Kotlin or similar languages
* Experience with modern frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring WebFlux or Project Reactor
* Practical experience with event streaming technologies such as Apache Kafka
* Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
* Experience building and running services on AWS or other public cloud platforms
* Strong experience with modern development toolchains (e.g. Git, Maven, Docker, CI/CD pipelines)
* A solid understanding of designing and building distributed systems and APIs
* Experience with testing practices and tools, including approaches such as TDD
* Experience shaping technical approaches and influencing architecture decisions across teams
* A collaborative mindset, with the ability to communicate clearly across teams
Benefits
* 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus holiday purchase scheme
* Private medical insurance - single cover
* 24/7 Virtual GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
* Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months’ service)
* Workplace pension with 5% employer contribution
* Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 10%
* £50 colleague product allowance (after 6 months’ service)
* 25% colleague discount plus free delivery on online orders
* Free Wellhub membership with access to gyms, studios and wellbeing apps
* Cycle to Work scheme
Call to action: If you’re ready to build technology that keeps products moving and helps people feel their best — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us back every body.
About Holland & Barrett
At Holland & Barrett, we’ve been trusted for wellness for over 150 years. We exist to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone — adding quality years to life. We combine science, expertise and care to help people support their bodies every day, in a way that works for them.
Inclusion & accessibility statement
We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re happy to make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. If there’s anything you need, just let us know.
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