Mid-Level Software Engineer - Basket & Promotions

Software Engineer (Kotlin/Java) – Krakow – Hybrid Working Pattern

We’re Kingfisher. You might know us as Castorama, B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot or Koçtaş. We’re made up of over 78,000 passionate people, call over 1,300 stores home and operate in 8 countries. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better. We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the world's largest community of home improvers. And that’s where you come in.

At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.

If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at [email protected]

We advocate the benefits of a flexible and hybrid working environment, recognising that this means different things, to different people, in different roles.

Role Overview

Are you passionate about creating cutting-edge websites? Do you thrive in an agile environment that embraces modern design, architecture, and tools? Look no further!

Our Mobile development team is growing, and we’re seeking experienced Kotlin developers. As part of our team, you’ll work on implementing core services for the Screwfix Website and will have the opportunity to gain new skills.

Our mission? To craft a world-class website experience for our customers. We’re on the lookout for top talent to build and implement new features in the Screwfix website as part of a high functioning agile team.

What's the job?

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust back-end systems using Kotlin/Java.
• Implement and manage server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with front end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements and functionalities.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications and perform code reviews.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for new and existing features.
• Manage and mentor junior members of the team.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in back-end development with a strong focus on Kotlin
• Practical understanding of Event Driven Architecture & REST API’s.
• Experience of integrating with third party systems.
• Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitLab Ultimate or Jenkins.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as OAuth.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, SharePoint, Office 365.
• Experience working within a Product Team following an Agile Methodology.
• Understanding of SOLID design principles.