Software Engineer

An exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer with a JavaScript background to join the Development team with a unique culture and a relentless focus on our customers. You’ll join a team going through significant transformation from a traditional discipline based model, to a Digital and DevOps based model, using Agile delivery techniques wherever appropriate.

We can offer you a great working environment and flexible working and we may also consider relocation packages for candidates living outside of Yorkshire.


Knowledge and Skills

Excellent hands on experience with front end languages including one or more JavaScript Frameworks (e.g. AngularJS, Angular, React-Native).

Experience with source code management systems with a desire to learn and engage in the development of a CI/CD environment.

A background in working within an Agile software delivery environment

Experience in relational / non-relational databases.

Desired experience in Object orientated programming languages e.g. C# or Java.

Responsibility/Accountability

Help transform Asda from being a traditional multi-channel retailer, to being a true digital retailer by delivering digitally native applications that transform Customer and Colleague behaviours.

Deliver high quality technical designs for new applications with an emphasis on Asda’s ‘Mobile First’ strategy.

Help manage the quality of output from the in-house application development team by proactively participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to the team members.

Provide support to your Manager, in coaching and mentoring other member of their team, to help maintain a strong and progressive talent pipeline.

Help to develop and manage adherence to ASDA’s development principals and coding guidelines.

Get involved in all stages of product development to provide input around the application development elements.

Provide estimations for the levels effort, cost and duration of development activities.

Assist in on-boarding development resources from strategic partners e.g. documentation of development practices.

Work closely and collaboratively with QA, with specific emphasis on improving our automation test capabilities.

Ensure that defects found during QA testing are resolved quickly and efficiently and support other team members in resolving challenging/difficult development issues.

You will pro-actively monitor project risk and escalate to the Application Development Team Manager and Project Manager when appropriate.

Stay up to date with the latest technologies and help to drive the development strategy for Asda.

Benefits Excellent salary, bonus and pensionFUN environmentA strong commitment to personal development and training Free parking in the centre of LeedsGreat cultureStaff discountLife Insurance, cycle to work schemeRelocation packages availableThis position is open to Flexible Working / Part Time / Job Share

If you have any questions regarding the position, then please email clare.tempest@asda.co.uk