Senior Backend Software Engineer

at  Holland Barrett

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• As an experienced microservices software engineer you will have built applications which are delivered on cloud-based services in disruptive environments with microservices architectures.
• Identify potential systems solutions to business needs, analysing the solution feasibility in conjunction with other senior engineers and technical architects
• Research and suggest new open-source tools and techniques that can be utilized in the team
• Develop and maintain expertise in best practice development methodologies and techniques
• Document proposed solutions to allow sign-off by technical specifications in a clear, concise and structured way

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong development background and experience with Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful services/APIs.
• Expertise in microservices architecture design, implementation, and container-based APIs (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with relational database design/optimization (MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora) and using AWS.
• Proficiency in CI/CD practices, Git/Gitlab, and working in a virtualized environment.
• Experience with authorization/authentication services, Kafka/messaging middleware, and migrating from legacy software.

Holland & Barrett International is striving to be the world’s leading health and wellness business. Currently the largest in Europe and growing in other markets, the health and wellness of our colleagues and customers is at our heart.