Software Engineer (JD Star Program)
Job Highlights
About the Role
You will join the JD Star Graduate Pathway at the new Technology Centre in London, working as a Software Engineer on retail platforms. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include developing functional modules, designing scalable architectures, researching technical solutions, collaborating with product and test teams, ensuring code quality, and exploring emerging technologies. • Develop functional Java modules, write maintainable code, and ensure timely delivery. • Design and review technical solutions, plan system expansion, and maintain architectural scalability. • Research and solve complex technical problems, optimizing performance and service availability. • Collaborate with product and test teams to implement requirements and meet delivery schedules. • Establish code standards and monitoring systems to reduce failure rates. • Track industry trends, evaluate new technologies, and apply them to business scenarios.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸java development
- ▸architectural design
- ▸performance optimization
- ▸code standards
- ▸tech research
- ▸team collaboration
What You Bring
The ideal candidate will graduate in 2025 or 2026 with a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field. You should be proficient in Java, familiar with micro‑services frameworks and Spring/Spring Boot, have experience with MySQL and basic system operations, and possess strong technical and API documentation skills. Fluency in Chinese and English is required, and experience with third‑party integration or internet platforms is a plus. • Graduate in 2025/2026 with a BSc or MSc in Computer Science or a related discipline. • Proficient in Java, Spring/Spring Boot, and familiar with micro‑services architecture. • Experience with MySQL and basic system operations. • Strong technical and API documentation skills; fluent in Chinese and English. • Optional: experience with third‑party integration, internet platforms, merchant onboarding, or data operations.
Requirements
- ▸java,
- ▸spring boot
- ▸,mysql,micro‑services,
- ▸computer science
- ▸,bilingual
Benefits
JD.com offers a competitive salary, performance‑related bonus, daily free lunch, and structured technical and soft‑skill learning supported by a mentor. The role provides clear progression opportunities both in the UK and internationally, within an inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity. Beyond the graduate programme, JD.com runs several campus initiatives such as JD STAR, JD YOUNG, and JD VANGUARD, which provide pathways into permanent roles across the company's diverse business units, from e‑commerce to AI and logistics. • Permanent role from day one with a competitive salary and performance bonus. • Daily free lunch allowance and structured technical/soft‑skill training with a mentor. • Progression opportunities within the UK and internationally across the JD Group. • Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Work Environment
Hybrid