Senior Software Full stack engineer

Overview

Full‑Stack engineer building React/Next.js front‑end and Java Spring microservices on AWS.

Key Responsibilities

• ci/cd
• automated testing
• docker/kubernetes
• react development
• spring boot
• aws cloud

Tasks

-Apply best practices in CI/CD, automated testing (JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Playwright) and cloud-native deployment using Docker, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes. -Drive continuous improvement within the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and clear communication. -Drive effective business and technical discussions, writing clear documentation, and contributing to the engineering roadmap. You'll clarify technical requirements, provide estimates, and ensure delivery to established cost, time, and quality standards within our defined product strategy. -Develop and maintain modern web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Apollo GraphQL. -Contribute to architectural decisions and coding standards, ensuring system performance, scalability, and security through thoughtful design. Play a role in considering and ensuring both service and security in all that we do. -Act on the development metrics and retrospective feedback to maintain and continuously improve the performance of the team. Be prepared to offer constructive feedback to team members and act on feedback from others. -Design and implement Java / Spring Boot microservices within AWS Cloud environments, integrating APIs and data layers. -Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Architects, and Engineers to deliver solutions aligned with business goals. You'll lead projects, providing in-depth technical and process expertise, and guiding junior team members and business stakeholders.

Requirements

• javascript
• react
• java
• spring boot
• aws
• postgresql

What You Bring

-Be prepared to carry out the Scrum Master role if required. -Experience and energy to champion engineering excellence and coding standards, mentor junior colleagues, and ensure our systems align with both user needs and strategic business goals. -Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis. -Experience with AWS services (S3, SQS, IAM) and cloud architecture principles. -Experienced with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation. -Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, Next.js, Apollo, and related front-end technologies (e.g. Redux, Webpack, CSS, BrowserAPIs) including mobile optimisation and SEO. -5+ years of software engineering experience. -Solid backend expertise with Java, Spring Boot, and experience building/integrating REST and GraphQL APIs in event-driven microservice architectures. -A collaborative mindset, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, building relationships both internally and with external 3rd party providers as required. -Kafka Experience, including Avro schemas and building Kafka streams, is a plus. -Experienced working in agile, cross-functional teams.

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Benefits

-Buy-as-you-earn scheme -Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses -Contributory pension scheme -Save-as-you-earn scheme -Competitive bonus

About Travis Perkins Plc

-Serves a wide range of industries, from construction to home improvement. -Supports both large-scale projects and individual DIY enthusiasts. -Offers products for building, plumbing, heating, and timber. -Operates through numerous well-known brands and a vast network of branches across the UK. -Consistently delivers top-tier products and services for major infrastructure and residential projects. -Known for innovative solutions to meet the evolving industry needs. -Recognized for strong supply chain capabilities and customer satisfaction.

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