Software Engineer Remote
River Island
Full Time
Remote
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Description
We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.
This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.
What We Are Looking For...
We are looking for talented Software Engineers to help River Island’s business transformation into the cloud and creation of a service-oriented architecture using microservices.
We are creating an SOA made up of a number of projects running in AWS. We utilise AWS best practices to control access and access accounts through a central IAM account. Our whole AWS estate is configured in Terraform, in multiple repos, and we use CI/CD tools to deploy. Our systems share common REST APIs utilising microservices, mainly built in Go. Currently, we are predominately using AWS Services including both serverless and container-based solutions to build in-house services.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about software engineering, best practice, REST and a cloud-first mentality. We promote a knowledge sharing and inclusive culture within the RI:Tech Community. The successful candidate should value testing, quality, reproducibility, security and resilience of their product(s), as well as figuring out the best way to build systems that are maintainable and easy to comprehend.
Experience/Skills Required
- Golang preferred although Java or PHP considered.
- Experience with creating APIs / microservices and working in AWS. Advantage if you have experience of PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Aurora, Cloudwatch
- Working within a cross functional agile product team to deliver incremental changes in a continuous delivery environment.
- Ability to write self-documenting code using a TDD / BDD approach, that adheres to SOLID principles.
- Experience with distributed systems and CI pipelines a plus.
This Is For You...
- Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite!
- RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
- Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
- Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays
- Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
- Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding
- Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
- Pension - A contributory private pension scheme
- Bonus - A generous bonus scheme
- Healthcare - With the choice to opt in for healthcare though our provider AXA
- Holiday - 25 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays. With the added option to purchase additional holiday for whatever the need!
We mentioned the discount, right?
Keeping You Safe...
At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values- including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, please visit www.gov.uk
Every Islander Counts
Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About River Island, Head Office
River Island
https://careers.riverisland.com/
London, United Kingdom
Richard Bradbury
Unknown / Non-Applicable
5001 to 10000 Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1948
