Job Title: Senior Software Engineer

Company Name: Kingfisher

Job Details: HybridFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/4wrp0rlla9584ivj

Job Description: Posted 2w agoSenior Software Engineer@ KingfisherView All JobsWebsiteSouthampton or LondonHybridFull TimeResponsibilities:Leading design, Collaborating stakeholders, Mentoring engineersRequirements Summary:Senior software engineer with technical leadership experience designing and delivering complex software; strong communication and mentoring skills; capable of influencing technical direction.Technical Tools Mentioned:TypeScript, React, Node.js, HTML, CSS, REST API, GraphQL, AWS, Lambda, CDK, Microservices, Event-driven
Overview:We’re Kingfisher, A team made up of over 74,000 passionate people who bring Kingfisher - and all our other brands: B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama and Koctas to life. Guided by our purpose Better Homes. Better Lives. For Everyone. We believe a better world starts with better homes, and we work every day to make that a reality. Join us and help shape the future of home improvement. We are going through an exciting period of change and are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering team. This role is a senior individual contributor who also acts as a technical leader and multiplier. You will work closely with your squad and cross-functional partners to solve complex, ambiguous problems and deliver high-quality software that supports our long-term engineering and business goals.What's the job?:You will play a key role in shaping technical direction, driving engineering excellence, and helping to grow a world-class engineering culture within the retail technology space. Technical LeadershipProvide technical leadership to your squad through coaching, mentoring, and hands-on contributionInfluence squad objectives and longer-term technical directionSupport and guide engineers through complex design and delivery challengesDelivery & DesignLead the design and implementation of complex technical solutionsWork closely with Engineering Squad Leads, Principal Engineers, and Architecture to produce low-level designs aligned to long-term strategyCollaborate with Product, Design, and other stakeholders to translate user needs into high-quality, testable featuresEngineering ExcellenceChampion engineering best practices, quality, and continuous improvementDesign and build scalable, maintainable, and well-observed systemsEnsure software is integrated with monitoring, observability, and support toolingPromote strong design patterns and robust engineering standardsRecruitment & OnboardingContribute to hiring activities across the engineering communityParticipate in interviews and provide clear, constructive feedbackSupport onboarding and knowledge transfer for new joinersKnowledge Sharing & CommunityPromote effective documentation and knowledge sharing within the squad and wider engineering communityStay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends and introduce them where appropriateStakeholder ManagementBuild strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders within and beyond EngineeringPersonal Development & InnovationTake ownership of your own learning and developmentPromote a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and innovationTackle problems of significant complexity with creativity and pragmatismWhat you'll bring:Core skills and experienceProven experience designing and delivering complex software solutionsStrong ability to lead, influence, and motivate engineersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExpert understanding of software engineering and quality engineering principlesAbility to work with high levels of autonomy and accountabilityTechnical experienceAdvanced experience with modern JavaScript technologies, including:TypeScriptReactNode.jsExperience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or VueStrong knowledge of HTML and CSS, including building scalable component librariesExperience designing and developing RESTful and GraphQL APIsExperience with AWS services, including Lambda and AWS CDKExperience working with microservices and event-driven architecturesExperience delivering cloud-based solutionsStrong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and source control systemsSolid understanding of API design and JSON-based REST servicesHow We Work We believe in flexibility and balance. Our hybrid model blends home working for focus with time spent connecting and collaborating - whether in our offices or at offsite locations. On average within our Engineering team - 20% of your time involving in-person collaboration. We value the perspectives new team members bring and encourage you to apply - even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. What We Offer An inclusive environment where your potential is limited only by your imagination. We encourage new ideas, support experimentation, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here  We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career. Scroll down below to find out more about our benefits. Diversity & Inclusion Our customers come from all walks of life - and so do we. We’re committed to ensuring all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants are treated equally, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible. #LI-TB1