IT & Software

Java Engineer - Argos

Sainsbury's Bank

London · Greater London · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role you will design and build large-scale, high-performance services using Java 17+, Spring Boot, and modern tooling to power Argos and Sainsbury’s platforms. You’ll contribute to web, app, and microservice architectures and help shape the product roadmap. You will work with cloud and Kubernetes across major cloud providers, guiding internal frameworks and the full SDLC with DevSecOps principles. This role offers impact through scalable systems and a collaborative, agile engineering culture.

Pay / Benefits
  • generous colleague discount across Sainsbury’s, Argos, and Habitat
  • competitive holiday allowance
  • bonus scheme
  • pension plan
  • flexible / smarter working policy
  • season ticket loans
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop large-scale, high-performance services using Java 17+, Spring Boot, Maven, and related tools
  • Build and enhance websites, apps, microservices, and event-driven architectures
  • Contribute to the product technical roadmap
  • Work with cloud and container technologies, including Kubernetes on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Lead the design and support of internal frameworks that enhance wider engineering capabilities
  • Engineer across the full product lifecycle, including decommissioning
  • Consider cost, scalability, and support implications in all engineering decisions
Key requirements
  • Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot
  • Solid understanding of engineering principles including unit testing and TDD
  • Experience in software design across security, cloud, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD
  • Experience with microservices and event-driven systems
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and Kubernetes
  • Strong self-drive and commitment to improving processes, teams, and engineering communities
  • Advocacy for Agile and Lean delivery methodologies
  • Passion for delivering customer-focused solutions and owning the full SDLC following DevSecOps
  • Curiosity and interest in emerging technologies
  • Empathy, teamwork, and ability to support others in delivering high-quality outcomes
  • Empathy
  • Teamwork
  • Curiosity
  • Java (17+)
  • Spring Boot
  • Maven

Reference: WJ-747_31058892

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