Key requirements:
Lead Engineer
Holland & Barrett
Holland & Barrett is on a mission to be the world's leading health and wellness business, with technology at the centre of our transformation into a truly omni-channel retailer. As a Lead Engineer in our OCX (Online Customer Experience) vertical, you'll help shape the web and mobile experience for millions of customers, operating as a senior technical leader who still loves to be hands-on while guiding others.
Key responsibilities
Location: This is a hybrid role based in [Insert Location], with the requirement to be in the office at least two days per week.
* Operate as the senior technical lead for your area, designing and delivering high-quality, cross-functional software with minimal oversight.
* Lead end-to-end design and implementation of modern, cloud-native front-end solutions across web and mobile, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
* Collaborate closely with Product, UX, QA and other engineering teams to deliver against clear roadmaps and customer-focused outcomes.
* Mentor and develop engineers in your squad, raising the technical bar and encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
* Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, influencing decisions and direction.
* Champion security, compliance, and engineering best practices, considering how new work impacts existing systems and operations.
Skills and experience
* Strong hands-on experience with modern JavaScript, React and/or React Native, and TypeScript.
* Solid experience with Node.js, REST and GraphQL APIs, responsive UI, modern CSS, and component-driven development (e.g. Storybook).
* Comfortable with testing (Jest, React Testing Library or similar), CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and working with cloud platforms such as AWS.
* Exposure to Kubernetes, CDNs, monitoring/observability tools (e.g. Datadog), and shell scripting/CLI workflows.
* Able to balance shipping value quickly with managing technical debt and keeping systems robust and maintainable.
What makes this exciting
You'll join at a pivotal moment, as H&B moves from multi-year transformation into creating new digital propositions, giving you real influence over architecture, standards, and customer experience. You'll work in a flexible, supportive environment with modern tooling, strong incentives, and the chance to lead impactful work that helps millions live healthier, happier lives.
Interview Process
* Recruiter Screen - 15/30 Minutes
* Hiring Manager Interview - 30/45 Minutes
* Pair Programming / System Design - 90 Minutes
* Final Head of Engineering - 30/45 minutes
About the role:
What we offer:
What we offer:
Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits
* Health Cash Plan
* Life Assurance
* Bonus Scheme - Based on company & personal performance
* Virtual GP
* Private Medical care
* FREE at-home blood test kit
* Holiday Purchase option
* Pension Contribution scheme
* Access to Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps
Discounts & Savings
* 25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery
* Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners
* £/50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store
Learning & Development
* Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library
* AND MORE!
Holland and Barrett is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We understand that when our colleagues are listened to, respected and valued for who they are, we build an organisation with belonging at its heart making health and wellness a way of life for everyone.
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).