<div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">About the role:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><p data-start="336" data-end="434">Join us at Holland &amp; Barrett as we shape the future of chat, wellness advice, and AI automation.</p><p data-start="436" data-end="816">Our <strong data-start="440" data-end="467">Chat &amp; Automations team</strong> is a pioneering new group on a mission to redefine how our customers engage with wellness through intelligent, personalised AI experiences. Working at the intersection of innovation and wellbeing, you'll help us build the next generation of customer interactions—powered by data, AI, and a passion for making healthy living simple and accessible.</p><p data-start="818" data-end="961">We're looking for a <strong data-start="838" data-end="866">Senior Software Engineer</strong> to join our mission-focused engineering squad and help us bring this ambitious vision to life.</p><h4 data-start="968" data-end="997"><strong data-start="973" data-end="997">What You'll Be Doing</strong></h4><ul data-start="999" data-end="1725"><li data-start="999" data-end="1131"><p data-start="1001" data-end="1131">Collaborate within an agile, cross-functional team of frontend and backend engineers, product managers, and engineering leaders.</p></li><li data-start="1132" data-end="1256"><p data-start="1134" data-end="1256">Partner closely with teams across Design, Data, and Customer Service to deliver seamless AI-driven customer experiences.</p></li><li data-start="1257" data-end="1360"><p data-start="1259" data-end="1360">Shape and deliver a roadmap that drives the digital transformation of a beloved 150-year-old brand.</p></li><li data-start="1361" data-end="1431"><p data-start="1363" data-end="1431">Define and track success metrics that showcase your team's impact.</p></li><li data-start="1432" data-end="1536"><p data-start="1434" data-end="1536">Thrive in a high-ownership, high-autonomy environment where innovation is encouraged and celebrated.</p></li><li data-start="1537" data-end="1725"><p data-start="1539" data-end="1725">Work primarily remotely, with occasional in-person team days and visits to our London (Oxford Street), Nuneaton, or Amsterdam offices to connect, collaborate, and celebrate milestones.</p></li></ul></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">Key requirements:</div><div class="earcuposdescriptionnote"><h4 data-start="1732" data-end="1758"><strong data-start="1737" data-end="1758">What You'll Bring</strong></h4><ul data-start="1760" data-end="2574"><li data-start="1760" data-end="1857"><p data-start="1762" data-end="1857">Proven software development experience with <strong data-start="1806" data-end="1832">TypeScript, Go, Python</strong>, or similar languages.</p></li><li data-start="1858" data-end="1940"><p data-start="1860" data-end="1940">Hands-on experience with <strong data-start="1885" data-end="1895">OpenAI</strong> or other <strong data-start="1905" data-end="1937">large language models (LLMs)</strong>.</p></li><li data-start="1941" data-end="2031"><p data-start="1943" data-end="2031">Strong understanding of <strong data-start="1967" data-end="1976">RDBMS</strong> and <strong data-start="1981" data-end="1990">NoSQL</strong> databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).</p></li><li data-start="2032" data-end="2134"><p data-start="2034" data-end="2134">Solid experience with <strong data-start="2056" data-end="2072">AWS services</strong> – particularly Lambda, S3, API Gateway, Chime, and Connect.</p></li><li data-start="2135" data-end="2209"><p data-start="2137" data-end="2209">Familiarity with <strong data-start="2154" data-end="2195">vector databases, RAG, and agentic AI</strong> approaches.</p></li><li data-start="2210" data-end="2298"><p data-start="2212" data-end="2298">Experience in <strong data-start="2226" data-end="2270">real-time and event-driven architectures</strong> (e.g. WebSockets, Kafka).</p></li><li data-start="2299" data-end="2379"><p data-start="2301" data-end="2379">Working knowledge of <strong data-start="2322" data-end="2332">Docker</strong> and <strong data-start="2337" data-end="2351">Kubernetes</strong> for scalable deployments.</p></li><li data-start="2380" data-end="2455"><p data-start="2382" data-end="2455">Proficiency with modern <strong data-start="2406" data-end="2441">testing tools and methodologies</strong> (e.g. TDD).</p></li><li data-start="2456" data-end="2574"><p data-start="2458" data-end="2574">A strong <strong data-start="2467" data-end="2482">STEM degree</strong> or equivalent professional experience that demonstrates exceptional technical capability.</p></li></ul><h4 data-start="2581" data-end="2601"><strong data-start="2586" data-end="2601">Why Join Us</strong></h4><p data-start="2603" data-end="2912">At Holland &amp; Barrett, we're not just building technology – we're building a better future for wellness. You'll be joining a passionate, forward-thinking team that values creativity, autonomy, and meaningful impact. Here, your work directly enhances how millions of people engage with their health every day.</p><p data-start="2914" data-end="3034">If you're excited by the challenge of bringing AI and innovation to the world of wellness, we'd love to hear from you.</p></div></div><div class="earcuposdescription"><div class="earcuposdescriptiontitle">What we offer:</div><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><p><strong>Wellbeing &amp; Lifestyle Benefits</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Health Cash Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Incentive Scheme - Based on company &amp; personal performance</li><li>Virtual GP&nbsp;</li><li>Private Medical care</li><li>FREE at-home blood test kit&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday Purchase option&nbsp;</li><li>Pension Contribution scheme</li><li>Access to ‘Wellhub' with gyms, studios and wellbeing apps&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Discounts &amp; Savings</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>25% Colleague Discount with FREE Next Day Delivery&nbsp;</li><li>Exclusive Discounts from a wide range of partners&nbsp;</li><li>£/€50 Annual Product Allowance to spend in store&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Access to a variety of learning opportunities, including Level 2-5 Apprenticeships, Workshops and our Digital Learning Library&nbsp;</li><li>AND MORE!&nbsp;</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><em>Our culture respects equality, values diversity and encourages individuality – because this allows our people to unlock their potential and be their best. We welcome everyone who shares our EPIC values regardless of background, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation</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).</em></span></span></p></div></div>