Jun 16, 2022

JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER IN HERTFORDSHIRE | RELOCATE TO THE UK WITH WORK VISA SPONSORSHIP

Working within the Supply Chain & Planning department, we’re looking for someone to work with the other members of the team by contributing to the discovery and implementation of features from conception to production. The new team member will join the team building systems to recommend what stock retailers should order from their suppliers, considering predicted customer demand, current stock levels, product expiry dates and supplier constraints to make their customer service and efficiency levels the best in the world. We are thrilled to welcome applicants from across the world. We are able to offer visa sponsorship

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What would I be doing?

  • Part of a team of: 7 engineers, a Team Lead and a Product Manager.

  • Contributing to the discovery and implementation of features from conception to production.

  • Playing a key part in the technical design of solutions to interesting problems.

  • Working with the team on continuous improvement of the Software Development Life Cycle.

  • Developing new systems and capabilities as well as making changes to existing systems owned by other teams.

  • Participating in out of hours support rota where agreed.

  • Promoting good engineering practices, bug prevention strategies, testability and other advanced quality concepts.

  • Contributing to the open, supportive, and dynamic culture of the team

What are we looking for?

  • Strong theoretical background in computer science fundamentals.

  • Good analytical, and problem solving skills.

  • Good knowledge of Object Oriented programming principles.

  • Experience coding in Java (ideally Java 8+)

  • Ability to work in a team, and collaborate with a wide array of different stakeholders.

  • Can make a positive impact on the open, supportive, and creative culture of the team.

This would make you stand out from the crowd

  • Commercial Software Development experience with a focus on successfully delivering great products.

  • Experience with Spring Framework.

  • Experience with cloud technology (e.g. AWS)

What we offer you

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. We can offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and;

  • Hybrid Working patterns (varies depending on your role/team)

  • 30 days Work from Anywhere policy

  • Wellbeing support through Apps such as Unmind and an Employee Assistance Programme

  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase)

  • Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%)

  • Private Medical Insurance

  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete)

  • Train Ticket loan (interest-free)

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices

  • Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes

  • 15% discount on Ocado.com and free delivery for all employees

  • Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary)

We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.