Job Description

About the role:

At Holland & Barrett, we're on a mission to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone -- and

technology is a key enabler

of that vision. As we evolve into a leading omni-channel retailer, we're investing heavily in cutting-edge technology to create seamless, personalised experiences across every touchpoint.



Whether it's faster retail journeys, smarter delivery, or a deeply tailored online experience -- technology is powering it all. Our teams are agile, cloud-first, and customer-obsessed. We build what's right for our business, not just what's available off the shelf, and we automate and test at every level.



This role sits within our

Online Customer Experience (OCX)

vertical -- the team behind our web and mobile e-commerce platforms. We're nearing the end of a transformative multi-year tech evolution and stepping into a new chapter of innovation, building standout digital propositions that redefine how our customers experience health and wellness.



You'll be a technical leader within the squad, helping shape the design and delivery of new features, mentoring engineers, and working closely with teams across the business to build exceptional digital products.

What You'll Be Doing

Operate independently, with the ability to

lead the design

of software across a subset of functional areas Deliver

high-quality, cross-functional software

that's scalable, secure, and customer-focused Collaborate across teams to ensure projects are completed on time and to spec Stay at the forefront of tech by

learning and sharing new practices

, and keeping an eye on neighbouring disciplines (QA, UX, Product)

Mentor and develop your team

, supporting both technical growth and soft skills Make decisions with a big-picture mindset, taking into account new information and business context Communicate complex topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Build a deep understanding of our customers' needs and make sure your team's work reflects that Own and plan for

security, compliance

, and operational impact as part of every development cycle

Key requirements:

Essential Skills:

Proficient in

modern JavaScript

, including

React

and/or

React Native

Strong knowledge of

TypeScript

Solid experience with

Node.js

Familiarity with

REST and GraphQL

APIs Strong understanding of

responsive design

and modern CSS techniques Experience writing unit and component tests using

Jest

,

React Testing Library

, or similar Familiar with

Storybook

and writing visual regression tests (e.g., Storyshots) Comfortable with

Docker

and docker-compose Exposure to

AWS

services Experience with modern

CI/CD pipelines

like GitLab, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI Awareness of

CDNs

,

shell scripting

, and common CLI tools Experience with

monitoring tools

like Datadog Familiarity with

Kubernetes

and deployment tools like

Helm

Why Join H&B Tech?

Help shape the future of digital wellness in a purpose-led business Work in a

forward-thinking, cloud-native team

that values innovation and autonomy Be part of a company that invests in your growth and learning Enjoy a

flexible, collaborative environment

with great people, competitive benefits, and meaningful work

Join us and help reinvent the wellness experience through technology.

Apply now and be part of something better.

What we offer:

Pension company contribution = 3%

Incentive scheme up to 10% of annual salary

, based on company performance. Your wellbeing is paramount so you can get away and take

33 Days Holiday per year

.

Private Medical Care

(Self after 1 year)

Learning and Development opportunity

with Holland & Barrett is a great base for career development long term.

Career progression.

Refer and Earn Scheme

- as we're growing you can earn money by referring people to join us from your network.

Epic Extras

gives you access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings from a range of retailers and providers.

Stay healthy with Discounted Products

- from day one you'll get a 25% discount (on top of other promotions) when you shop at H&B on anything that you buy. We all need a little help sometimes, so weoffer

Free 24/7 Confidential Advice & Colleague Welfare

.

Mental Health First Aiders

- we have lots of qualified Mental Health First Aiders because its all about your health & wellbeing. Stay active in the

Onsite Gym

at our Nuneaton Hub! We have

colleague Reward and Recognition Schemes

, so your hard work and loyalty won't go unnoticed. And many more!

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&B.



Holland & Barrett 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 & 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).

Division:

Technology

City:

London

Country:

UK

Job Type:

Full Time

Number of Hours:

37.5

Contract Type:

Permanent

Closing Date:

17 August 2025