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Lead Engineer
Technology at H&B
About the role
The position sits within our OCX vertical, responsible for online e-commerce experience across web and
mobile. We are nearing the end of a multiyear journey of technical transformation and moving into the
next exciting phase of building new propositions at H&B.
Key responsibilities:
• Operate independently without technical oversight, and be able to lead design of software
across a subset of functional areas
• Consistently deliver high quality cross-functional software
• Work closely with other departments to ensure project are completed on time
• Be active in learning and sharing new techniques and aware of innovations in neighbouring
disciplines, e.g. product, QA, UX
• Mentor and develop your squad, enhancing their technical and professional skills
• Consider the impact of new information on existing decisions and plan accordingly
• Be able to describe complex technical areas and practices to both technical and non-technical
audiences in ways they can understand
• Understand how the business operates, what the strategy is and how that relates to your work
in conversations with key stakeholders
• Know your customer and build awareness and understanding of their needs in your Team
• Own the responsibility for security and compliance and plan how upcoming work will impact
Skills and experience
Fluent in Java (17+) and the Spring Framework specifically SpringBoot or similar (Quarkus,
Micronaut)
Familiarity with idiomatic Golang, including effective use of concurrency, solid error handling,
and ability to build and maintain production grade services.
Strong understanding of HTTP and REST as an architectural style to build APIs.
Fluent with asynchronous programming techniques and frameworks (in Java).
Fluent in SQL and experience with RDBMS like Postgres and Oracle.
Experience with Docker and docker-compose.
Exposure to AWS specifically S3, Aurora, ElasticCache
Exposure to modern CI/CD platforms like Gitlab (or similar GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
Understands the importance of monitoring and proactive in resolving critical issues.
Fluent in testing frameworks Junit, RestAssured
Desirable:
Exposure with monitoring and alerting platforms. Datadog, PagerDuty, Graphana,
Prometheus
Exposure in Python Scripting
Exposure in deployment platforms like Kubernetes and tools like Helm.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job
and the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. However, this job
description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities
or working conditions associated with the position.
Our benefits
• We operate hybrid or in our tech hubs – we work in an agile environment where you can thrive.
• We offer an incentive scheme, based on company performance – when we win, so do you
• Learn from the best – at H&B you’ll have the opportunity to enhance and expand your skills and
shape your career
• We want you to produce your best, so we provide you with the best tech equipment
• Stay healthy with a 25% discount on all product ranges to help you live well
• We like to recognise and celebrate our people with our Colleague Recognition Scheme, so your
hard work won’t go unnoticed.
About H&B
Holland & Barrett is one of the nation's most loved and trusted brands, known for offering quality health
food, vitamins and supplements all sold by highly trained and qualified advisors.
Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – because this allows our
people to unlock their potential and be their best. We welcome everyone who shares our EPIC values
regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation.
We are a growing and pioneering business. Our diverse and EPIC teams enable us to push boundaries
and accomplish the extraordinary. As we continue to transform, we need more of the brightest and
best minds to join us to turn our vision into a reality.
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