Software Engineer L5

Software Engineer L5
£60,000 - £65,000 plus private healthcare, pension with up to 10% employer contributions and more great benefits (Work Level 5)
UK Remote First - This is a UK remote first role, with an option to work from our Manchester office for those who want to. You may be asked to occasionally attend meetings in Manchester (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

Please be aware Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity

We’re open to applications from candidates who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We're looking for Software Engineers to join our Technology team and help us design, build and support the products, platforms and services that power our Co-op. You'll work on technology used by millions of customers, members and colleagues across our Food, Funeralcare, Legal Services and Insurance businesses, developing scalable solutions that help deliver great experiences and keep our operations running smoothly.

Why this role matters

This is an opportunity to work on technology with real breadth and impact. From customer-facing apps and cloud-based services to in-store systems and colleague tools, you'll help shape solutions that support every part of our Co-op. You'll join a collaborative engineering community where knowledge sharing, continuous learning and technical excellence are valued, with opportunities to develop your skills across a diverse technology landscape spanning JavaScript, Python, JVM and .NET, alongside cloud platforms including Azure and AWS.

What you’ll do  

•    Work collaboratively to build, maintain, and support Co-op applications and systems
•    Have a hands-on focus on developing software iteratively
•    Make sure that our technical quality keeps up to our internal standards
•    Share your knowledge and skills with others in our Communities of Practice
•    Influence decisions at a team level, and communicate concepts to a wide range of technical and non-technical colleagues
•    Provide guidance, coaching and training to other engineers to support their development
•    Lead colleagues in smaller product teams as the software engineering subject matter expert
•    Resolve technical challenges, making sure that solutions fulfil overall business objectives

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

•    Significant experience in a hands-on software engineering role, implementing and maintaining applications and services 
•    Experience of delivering iteratively towards an end-goal 
•    Solid programming expertise in a relevant stack (JavaScript, Python, JVM, and/or .NET) 
•    Experience of tooling and practices for automated build, integration, and deployment 
•    Expertise in software patterns and practices, such as Object-Orientated or Functional programming 
•    A good understanding of architectural patterns and practices, and the ability to make trade-offs between design decisions
•    Experience and understanding of TDD (test driven development)
•    A strong understanding of Agile methodologies and practices

We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At Co-op, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

•    An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
•    28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
•    A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
•    Private healthcare
•    30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
•    Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
•    Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
•    24/7 colleague support service 
•    Training and support for your development and career progression
•    Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion.