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Software Engineer

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In-Office
London, England, GBR
Mid level
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London, England, GBR
Mid level
Design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side components for the Joybuy online shopping experience. Implement modular microservices, APIs (GraphQL/REST), and CI/CD pipelines, contribute to architecture decisions, estimate and break down tasks, document best practices, and work onsite in London.
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Who We Are

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected.

Our Global Reach

JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/

What We Offer

Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

JD.com is seeking an experienced software engineer to join our technology team in Europe and focus on developing our software services for our retail business, JoyBuy, and its extended services for operations in European countries such as the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands, France and more. You will have the opportunity to work with teams across multiple domains including product management, platform, retail applications, business. We operate in Europe and China in a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and extend JD retail services and platform, ensuring high performance, availability, concurrency, security, and scalability.

  • Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout project implementation, developing and executing effective control strategies that cover monitorability, maintainability, and grey release or rollback capabilities.

  • Extend JD technical capabilities to enhance operational excellence for business partners.

  • Innovate, research, adopt, and promote new technologies and methodologies to enhance experience, improve efficiency and optimising operational cost.

  • Identify integration opportunities between emerging technologies and global system architectures to drive the team’s technical growth and strengthen architectural foresight.

  • Strengthen software development principles, processes, and planning across multiple teams and with our business partners.

  • Work closely with key stakeholders to design and define service development plan.

  • Effectively communicate technical vision and strategy, software design logic, technical decisions with colleagues across multiple domains.

  • Support and mentor junior members technical skill development and progression.

  • Work onsite in London, Berlin, or Düsseldorf.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

  • 5+ years of hands-on software development experience.

  • Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable applications.

  • Advanced knowledge with Server-side technologies: Java, Kotlin with a solid understanding of API design in GraphQL/RESTful services.

  • Familiarity with microservices, and cloud architecture and platforms like AWS.

  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions.

  • Excellent communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Work experience in large-scale ecommerce companies.

  • Experience in supplier and merchant tools.

  • Experience in UK and European business.

  • Effective communication skill in Chinese is a plus.

JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.

JD.com London, England Office

London, United Kingdom

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