<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p data-start="342" data-end="541">At <strong data-start="345" data-end="366">Holland &amp; Barrett</strong>, we empower our customers to live <strong data-start="401" data-end="429">happier, healthier lives</strong> by becoming the <strong data-start="446" data-end="472">leading global partner</strong> for personalised wellness journeys — adding quality years to life.</p><p data-start="543" data-end="822">To achieve this, we're investing in a <strong data-start="581" data-end="607">radical transformation</strong> of our business. That means building and evolving a best-in-class digital ecosystem, introducing innovative technologies, and bringing in <strong data-start="746" data-end="760">top talent</strong> across areas like Digital Marketing, Technology, and Product.</p><p data-start="543" data-end="822"><strong>The Team:</strong></p><p data-start="838" data-end="1148">This role sits within&nbsp;our <strong data-start="864" data-end="887">OCX Online vertical</strong>, specifically in the <strong data-start="909" data-end="935">Basket &amp; Checkout Team</strong> – a key part of our <strong data-start="956" data-end="986">Core Transactional journey</strong>. The team is responsible for ensuring our customers enjoy a seamless and satisfying checkout experience, whether they're shopping on our website or mobile app.</p><p data-start="1150" data-end="1174">Key focus areas include:</p><ul data-start="1176" data-end="1361"><li data-start="1176" data-end="1237"><p data-start="1178" data-end="1237">Basket Detail page on both e-commerce site and mobile app</p></li><li data-start="1238" data-end="1284"><p data-start="1240" data-end="1284">Checkout flow and order confirmation pages</p></li><li data-start="1285" data-end="1326"><p data-start="1287" data-end="1326">Mini Basket displayed across the site</p></li><li data-start="1327" data-end="1361"><p data-start="1329" data-end="1361">Subscribe &amp; Save functionality</p></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">About the Role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p data-start="1377" data-end="1649">As a&nbsp;<strong data-start="1382" data-end="1409">Lead Front End Engineer</strong>, you'll play a pivotal role in the team – not just building and delivering solutions, but <strong data-start="1500" data-end="1538">championing engineering excellence</strong>, influencing architectural decisions, and working closely with stakeholders to shape our digital experience.</p><p data-start="1651" data-end="1749">You'll help lead the way as we continue to scale, transform, and innovate in the wellness space.</p><h4 data-start="1751" data-end="1775">Key Responsibilities</h4><ul data-start="1777" data-end="2497"><li data-start="1777" data-end="1879"><p data-start="1779" data-end="1879"><strong data-start="1779" data-end="1801">Build and Deliver:</strong> Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performing software solutions.</p></li><li data-start="1880" data-end="1997"><p data-start="1882" data-end="1997"><strong data-start="1882" data-end="1909">Engineering Excellence:</strong> Write clean, maintainable code, applying SOLID principles and modern design patterns.</p></li><li data-start="1998" data-end="2115"><p data-start="2000" data-end="2115"><strong data-start="2000" data-end="2018">Observability:</strong> Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting to proactively identify and address issues.</p></li><li data-start="2116" data-end="2246"><p data-start="2118" data-end="2246"><strong data-start="2118" data-end="2136">Collaboration:</strong> Partner with product managers, designers, and engineers to align feature delivery with our product roadmap.</p></li><li data-start="2247" data-end="2368"><p data-start="2249" data-end="2368"><strong data-start="2249" data-end="2276">Continuous Improvement:</strong> Take the lead in code reviews, technical discussions, and evolving development processes.</p></li><li data-start="2369" data-end="2497"><p data-start="2371" data-end="2497"><strong data-start="2371" data-end="2390">DevOps Mindset:</strong> Own your code from development through to deployment, embracing CI/CD practices to ensure smooth delivery.</p></li></ul><h4 data-start="2499" data-end="2527">Communication &amp; Teamwork</h4><ul data-start="2529" data-end="2910"><li data-start="2529" data-end="2624"><p data-start="2531" data-end="2624">Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.</p></li><li data-start="2625" data-end="2707"><p data-start="2627" data-end="2707">Collaborate across squads to manage dependencies and foster knowledge-sharing.</p></li><li data-start="2708" data-end="2789"><p data-start="2710" data-end="2789">Proactively mentor and support team members, nurturing a culture of learning.</p></li><li data-start="2790" data-end="2910"><p data-start="2792" data-end="2910">Participate in incident reviews and foster a no-blame culture through root cause analysis and shared accountability</p></li></ul><p data-start="1329" data-end="1361">&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">Key Requirements:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><h4 data-start="2945" data-end="2967">Essential Skills:</h4><ul data-start="2969" data-end="3767"><li data-start="2969" data-end="3077"><p data-start="2971" data-end="3077">Proven front end development experience using <strong data-start="3017" data-end="3042">JavaScript/TypeScript</strong>, <strong data-start="3044" data-end="3053">React</strong>, and <strong data-start="3059" data-end="3075">React Native</strong></p></li><li data-start="3078" data-end="3142"><p data-start="3080" data-end="3142">Experience with server-side technologies, ideally <strong data-start="3130" data-end="3140">Golang</strong></p></li><li data-start="3143" data-end="3325"><p data-start="3145" data-end="3325">Strong background in <strong data-start="3166" data-end="3192">front end architecture</strong>, including Component Driven Design, Server-Side Rendering, and defining technical tickets (e.g. user stories, acceptance criteria)</p></li><li data-start="3326" data-end="3427"><p data-start="3328" data-end="3427">A focus on <strong data-start="3339" data-end="3356">observability</strong>, including building dashboards, setting alerts, and tracking metrics</p></li><li data-start="3428" data-end="3561"><p data-start="3430" data-end="3561">Hands-on experience with modern CI/CD platforms such as <strong data-start="3486" data-end="3496">GitLab</strong>, and containerisation tools like <strong data-start="3530" data-end="3540">Docker</strong> and <strong data-start="3545" data-end="3559">Kubernetes</strong></p></li><li data-start="3562" data-end="3648"><p data-start="3564" data-end="3648">Knowledge of testing frameworks for <strong data-start="3600" data-end="3646">unit, integration, and performance testing</strong></p></li><li data-start="3649" data-end="3767"><p data-start="3651" data-end="3767">Demonstrated <strong data-start="3664" data-end="3688">technical leadership</strong> – mentoring, influencing, and guiding engineers of varying experience levels</p></li></ul><h4 data-start="3769" data-end="3791">Desirable Skills:</h4><ul data-start="3793" data-end="4002"><li data-start="3793" data-end="3844"><p data-start="3795" data-end="3844">Exposure to <strong data-start="3807" data-end="3842">AI/ML technologies or workflows</strong></p></li><li data-start="3845" data-end="3925"><p data-start="3847" data-end="3925">Familiarity with API communication protocols such as <strong data-start="3900" data-end="3923">REST, GraphQL, gRPC</strong></p></li><li data-start="3926" data-end="4002"><p data-start="3928" data-end="4002">Experience working with <strong data-start="3952" data-end="3971">micro-frontends</strong> and tools like <strong data-start="3987" data-end="4000">Storybook</strong></p></li></ul><h4 data-start="4009" data-end="4035">Why Holland &amp; Barrett?</h4><p data-start="4037" data-end="4285">We're more than just a high street retailer — we're building the future of personalised wellness. As part of our transformation, you'll be joining a <strong data-start="4186" data-end="4214">diverse, supportive team</strong> with big ambitions, the freedom to innovate, and the tools to succeed.</p><p data-start="4287" data-end="4338">Together, we're shaping a healthier, happier world.</p><p data-start="4340" data-end="4418"><strong data-start="4340" data-end="4418">Ready to lead the change? Apply today and be part of something meaningful.</strong></p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">What we offer:</div><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><ul><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Pension company contribution = 3% </strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary</strong>, based on company performance.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take <strong>33&nbsp;Days Holiday per year</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Private Medical Care </strong>(Self after 1 year)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Learning and Development opportunity</strong> with Holland &amp; Barrett is a great base for career development long term.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Career progression.</strong></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Refer and Earn Scheme</strong> - as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Epic Extras</strong> gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Stay healthy with Discounted Products</strong> - from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&amp;B on anything that you buy.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We all need a little help sometimes, so we<strong> </strong>offer<strong> Free 24/7 Confidential Advice &amp; Colleague Welfare</strong>.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Mental Health First Aiders</strong> - we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health &amp; wellbeing.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Stay active in the<strong> Onsite Gym</strong> at our Nuneaton Hub!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We have <strong>colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes</strong>, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">And many more!</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr">We're passionate about helping every colleague thrive across all dimensions of wellbeing, and we're committed to having a diverse and inclusive workplace. In line with our EPIC values (Expertise, Pioneering, Inclusive, Caring), we embrace and actively celebrate all our colleagues' unique and varying experiences, backgrounds, identities and cultures - I am me, we are H&amp;B.&nbsp;</span><br></em></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak" dir="ltr"><em>Holland &amp; Barrett </em><em>does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, employees, or any other company location. Holland &amp; Barrett is not and will not be responsible for any fees if a candidate submitted by a search firm/recruiter unless otherwise agreed with respect to specific open position(s).&nbsp;</em></span></span></p></div></div>