Senior Backend Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Backend), Java Engineer, Golang (Go) Engineer, API/Distributed Systems Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer (Java &
Golang)

Location & working arrangement
We offer hybrid working, with occasional presence at one of our Holland & Barrett offices in
London or Nuneaton for team collaboration, key meetings and events (typically once per
quarter). #LI-Hybrid

Intro
We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help shape the future of our digital
experience at Holland & Barrett.
You’ll join our Online Customer Experience (OCX) team at an exciting moment. We’re
moving beyond a major transformation and into building new, scalable propositions that
help more people make health and wellness a way of life.
This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical
direction and supporting others to grow — while delivering reliable, high-quality software
that makes a real difference.

What you’ll be doing
 Lead the design and delivery of scalable backend systems across key product areas
 Build reliable, high-quality services that power our web and mobile experiences
 Collaborate with product, QA and UX to deliver meaningful outcomes for customers
 Mentor engineers and support their technical and professional development
 Take ownership of technical decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term
impact
 Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences
 Champion best practices in security, performance and system reliability
 Continuously improve ways of working, exploring new tools and technologies

What you’ll bring
 Strong experience with Java (17+) and Spring Boot (or similar frameworks)
 Solid experience with Golang and building production-grade services
 Deep understanding of APIs, REST and distributed systems
 Experience working with SQL and databases such as Postgres or Oracle

 Experience with AWS and cloud-based architectures
 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices
 A proactive approach to monitoring, troubleshooting and improving performance
 Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Nice to have:
 Experience with Kubernetes, Helm or container orchestration
 Familiarity with tools such as Datadog, Prometheus or Grafana
 Exposure to Python scripting

Benefits
 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), plus holiday purchase scheme
 Private medical insurance – single cover
 24/7 Virtual GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
 Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months’ service)
 Workplace pension with 5% employer contribution
 Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 10%
 £50 colleague product allowance (after 6 months’ service)
 25% colleague discount plus free delivery on online orders
 Free Wellhub membership with access to gyms, studios and wellbeing apps
 Cycle to Work scheme

Call to action
If you’re ready to build technology that helps people feel their best — and grow your career
in a supportive, forward-thinking team — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us back every body.

About Holland & Barrett
At Holland & Barrett, we’ve been trusted for wellness for over 150 years. We exist to make
health and wellness a way of life for everyone — adding quality years to life.
We combine science, expertise and care to help people support their bodies every day, in a
way that works for them.

Inclusion & accessibility statement
We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re happy to make
adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. If there’s anything