Job Description

About Chemist4U

Chemist4U is one of the UKs largest online pharmacies, making medicines, expert advice, and everyday health essentials easier to access than ever. Were redefining modern healthcare and helping people feel better for less. With a fast-growing, innovative team, we deliver trusted pharmacy care straight to our customers doors.



Join us and be part of a company thats transforming healthcare and making a real difference every day.

Our purpose:

Help everyone feel better, sooner.

The mission:

Empower everyone to take control of their health by providing world class technology and pharmacy services

Our values:

Collaboration o Integrity o Positivity o Growth o Customer centricity



We simplify processes and medication management by leveraging cutting-edge technology and empowering our team. Whether through seamless online services or expert support, we ensure reliable and hassle-free healthcare so our customers can focus on tier well-being.

About the role

Job type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive

Working Pattern & Hours: Remote, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Remote



At Chemist4U, were looking for a Senior Software Developer (Serverless AWS Developer) to join us in a fully remote role. This role requires the building of software products across different areas of the business, such as the backend to the Native App, B2B applications and integrations around the NHS. This role encompasses working with the rest of the team to build features, investigate and fix bugs and improve our offerings.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal Senior Serverless Developer will bring a combination of hands-on expertise demonstrated through the following skills and experience:

Software Development

Design, develop, and enhance software using AWS Serverless technologies (Node.js, TypeScript, CDK, React). Build scalable solutions for backend systems, integrations, and applications.

Ownership & Collaboration

Take ownership of products within your squad. Peer review code and collaborate with other developers to deliver high-quality solutions. Work closely with the team, Software Architects and stakeholders to design and implement solutions.

Quality & Best Practices

Drive best practices such as TDD, design patterns, and CI/CD processes. Ensure code quality and maintainability through robust testing and documentation.

DevOps & CI/CD

Integrate front-end and full stack workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps Ensure smooth deployment processes and support release readiness Contribute to monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for front-end services.

Continuous Improvement

Stay up to date with industry trends, especially in serverless technologies. Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance initiatives.

Quality, Testing & Performance

Establish and maintain automated testing practices using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, and Cypress Optimize application performance across devices and browsers Monitor and address technical debt, ensuring long-term code quality and maintainability

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver features aligned with business goals Mentor junior and mid-level developers, providing guidance through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing Foster a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture

DevOps & CI/CD

Integrate front-end and full stack workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps Ensure smooth deployment processes and support release readiness Contribute to monitoring, logging, and alerting strategies for front-end services.

About You

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in serverless development, with a strong focus on AWS technologies. You will have solid programming skills in one or more languages, with TypeScript preferred, and a deep understanding of modern JavaScript, component-based architecture, and state management.

You should have experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, along with familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js or similar. Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git, is essential.

Qualifications & Experience

To succeed in this position, you will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience:



A relevant degree such as Computer Science or a professional development course AWS certification preferable Able to demonstrate strong experience in working with Node.js and AWS Able to demonstrate experience in Frontend web technologies, frameworks such as React preferred Experience in working with APIs, either REST or GraphQL Experience working with Agile practices. Demonstrable knowledge of AWS Serverless technologies Experience in Infrastructure-as-Code, CDK or similar Experienced in CI/CD processes and unit-testing Knowledge of SQL or NoSQL databases Strong knowledge in computer science fundamentals, design patterns, web technologies, event-driven architectures, and so on Continuous learning mindset.

Company benefits

Working with an NHS-focused organisation means doing work that truly matters, every day, youll help make a real, positive impact on the lives of patients across the UK and Ireland. And thats just the start. We also offer:



Discounted gym membership Pension scheme Funded training Enhanced Maternity & Paternity 33 days holiday Health & Wellbeing benefits Staff discount Sick Pay Scheme Blue light card membership is available Free seasonal flu vaccination Regular social events * Casual dress code.