Senior Software Full Stack Engineer at Travis Perkins Plc in Northampton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

microservices

aws cloud

react development

ci/cd

architecture

team leadership

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.
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.
Design and implement Java / Spring Boot microservices within AWS Cloud environments, integrating APIs and data layers.
Drive continuous improvement within the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and clear communication.
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.
Develop and maintain modern web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Apollo GraphQL.
Apply best practices in CI/CD, automated testing (JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Playwright) and cloud-native deployment using Docker, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes.

Requirements

devops

java

spring boot

aws

kafka

scrum master

Experienced with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation.
5+ years of software engineering experience.
Experienced working in agile, cross-functional teams.
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.
A collaborative mindset, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, building relationships both internally and with external 3rd party providers as required.
Solid backend expertise with Java, Spring Boot, and experience building/integrating REST and GraphQL APIs in event-driven microservice architectures.
Experience with AWS services (S3, SQS, IAM) and cloud architecture principles.
Kafka Experience, including Avro schemas and building Kafka streams, is a plus.
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.
Be prepared to carry out the Scrum Master role if required.
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

1797

Year Established

Traces its roots back to this year.

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.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

80%, 63% by 2035

Carbon Reduction Targets

The company aims to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 80% and Scope 3 emissions by 63% by 2035, aligned with the Science-Based Targets initiative.

33% reduction

Scope 1 & 2 Emissions

Achieved a significant reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by the end of 2023.

100% renewable

Electricity Usage

100% of operational electricity in the UK is sourced from renewable energy, contributing to significant carbon savings.

1.4M L, 3,500 t CO₂

HVO Fuel Savings

Switching to HVO fuel in 270 vehicles reduced diesel usage and achieved substantial CO₂ savings in 2023.

Switching up to 1,100 diesel forklifts to electric by mid-2024 (estimated reduction ~6,600 t CO₂/year)
Over 95% of operational waste diverted from landfill; using >30% recycled content in plastic packaging
11% of 2023 revenue from products with Environmental Product Declarations for embodied-carbon transparency
Partner of National Retrofit Hub, influencing retrofit planning and industry decarbonisation
Piloted full decarbonisation of one branch per business, installing solar PV, heat pumps, LED to inform rollout
Scope 3 emissions reduced 3% in 2023 and now 6% below 2020 baseline; ratio per revenue improved 28%

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Careers

Investor contacts

Media contacts

Toolstation (subsidiary)

Role

Description

microservices

aws cloud

react development

ci/cd

architecture

team leadership

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.
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.
Design and implement Java / Spring Boot microservices within AWS Cloud environments, integrating APIs and data layers.
Drive continuous improvement within the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and clear communication.
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.
Develop and maintain modern web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Apollo GraphQL.
Apply best practices in CI/CD, automated testing (JUnit, Mockito, Jest, Playwright) and cloud-native deployment using Docker, GitHub Actions, and Kubernetes.

Requirements

devops

java

spring boot

aws

kafka

scrum master

Experienced with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerisation.
5+ years of software engineering experience.
Experienced working in agile, cross-functional teams.
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.
A collaborative mindset, communicating clearly to all stakeholders, building relationships both internally and with external 3rd party providers as required.
Solid backend expertise with Java, Spring Boot, and experience building/integrating REST and GraphQL APIs in event-driven microservice architectures.
Experience with AWS services (S3, SQS, IAM) and cloud architecture principles.
Kafka Experience, including Avro schemas and building Kafka streams, is a plus.
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.
Be prepared to carry out the Scrum Master role if required.
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found