We're Ocado Technology. We design and build the platform that powers Ocado, the world's largest online-only grocery retailer.
We
write and build all our own systems, from website to warehouse control
systems, van routing systems to mobile apps, every system involved in
our e-commerce and logistics operation has been carefully crafted by our
team of passionate software engineers.
We have a rapidly expanding
portfolio of amazing software products being developed in Barcelona. And
we work closely with our development teams in our other centres around
the world.
We use Java, relying on Spring and Akka to deliver our projects. We
use AWS for all our new deployments. We embrace agile development
techniques, and run our projects as Scrum or Kanban projects as part of a
cross functional team. Alongside the ownership and ongoing development
of all new functionality, there is particular focus on performance,
scalability and maintainability. We are looking for a dedicated Java
Developer to join our team as we continue to push the boundaries of
online shopping.
Qualifications
Here's a list of the things that
we'd be looking for but more important than any individual skill you
will demonstrate strong alignment to the Ocado Technology values of
Autonomy, Collaboration, Craftsmanship, Learn Fast and Trust.
Skills and Experience
- Proven experience leading a team of software engineers and applying principles of continuous improvement
- Agile advocate with good knowledge of scrum, kanban and lean working practices
- Good ability to understand the business domain and foster a good relationship with the business and product owner
- Experience recruiting staff and mentoring development teams
- Architectural oversight, technical leadership and strategic direction
- Strong programming and object-oriented design skills
- Pragmatic, but with a keen eye for detail
- Happy leading teams of developers of various technical disciplines
- Licenciado o Título de Ingeniero en Ingeniería Informática o
Tecnologías de la Información (A good degree in Computer Science or
related subject)
- Good level of spoken and written English
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Java, AWS, Cloud Computing and NoSQL
- Knowledge of Web Services and micro-service architectures
- A fanaticism for clean code
- Passion and understanding for TDD, pair programming and other agile practices
- Practical experience with continuous delivery
- A mastery of git!
We can offer you:
A relaxed, international,
talented, creative and friendly environment (phew!) where we will
provide you with the best tools to develop amazing stuff. We invest in
our employees, ensuring we provide them with the best in house and
external training programs available. We also really encourage people to
attend conferences and be involved in the local developer community.
- Flexible working hours with short Fridays
- Reduced hours in August
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Ticket Restaurant Scheme
- Free fresh fruit, snacks, tea and coffee
- Monthly drinks events
- Table football
- English and Spanish language courses
We are right next to Sants station, a central area of
Barcelona. We are just getting going, which makes it a very exciting
time to join!
Anything else?
There’s a lot going on at Ocado Technology! Find out more about us at http://www.ocadotechnology.com
Due to the fast paced nature of our business our vacancy close dates may be subject to change.