Software Engineer - Scala

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, C++, C Programming, SQL, Cloud computing, Scala Programming, Machine learning techniques, Data science techniques, MATLAB Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow, R Programming

Job Description

We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Development Centre in London where you will play a key part in growing our Fulfilment department.

Ocado Technology is putting the world’s retailers online using the cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. We develop the innovative software and systems that power Ocado.com, the world’s largest online-only grocery retailer as well as the global ‘Ocado Smart Platform’. With everything from websites to fully autonomous warehouses that we design in-house, our world-class talent constantly moves the goal posts of what is possible to achieve through sustained technological disruption.

We champion a value-led culture to get our teams working at their very best and to help create a collaborative working environment that our people love. Core values of Trust, Autonomy, Craftsmanship, Collaboration and Learn Fast help drive our innovative culture.

What would I be doing?

You will be part of a team comprising of 5-8 engineers, a Team Lead and a Product Manager. You will contribute to the delivery of features from conception to production.

As you grow in your role, you will:

• Drive technical excellence within our teams
• Be an example for other developers to aspire to. 
• You will be a practitioner of clean code, TDD and will contribute to the evolution of our Agile processes. 
• You will understand the value of continuous integration, continuous delivery and strive for a high level of automation.
• Participating in out of hours support rota where agreed.

What does the team do

We are OSP Phoenix, we are building the software powering our next-generation fulfilment centres, which are core to the Ocado Smart Platform (OSP). 

Our software implement complex algorithms and business logic to schedule and coordinate the work of hundreds of people fulfilling customer orders. This includes receiving stock from suppliers, decanting and storing inventory, picking and dispatching orders, including dealing with expectations. Efficiency and accuracy are at the centre of everything we do.

Within OSP Phoenix Zones, we have teams working with a range of technologies including Java, Scala, Akka, Play, React, Redux, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes and more.

We support our staff in continuously learning through the internal and external training, attending conferences, regular tech talks over pizza and drinks, and meetups.

What we are looking for

• Strong problem comprehension ability
• Proven Java / Scala programming skills
• Good understanding of data structures
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle

Bonus points for

It would be a bonus if you have experience with any of the below technologies, but do not feel hesitant to apply if you don’t.

• Play Framework, Akka-http
• Postgres
• Docker, Kubernetes, AWS
• Git, GitOps, ELK
• Jira, Agile

What we offer you

Our employee benefits are designed for you, we care about people and we’ve ensured we have a wealth of benefits that focus on your well-being. Within our flexible environment we can offer technically stretching work, a competitive salary and share schemes. Benefits include pension scheme, train season ticket loan (interest-free) and of course, healthy Ocado staff discounts across Ocado.com & Fetch.

We also have regular teams socials, sports clubs such as squash, running and table tennis, not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events such as discussion sessions, conference briefs and external guest speakers. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

We welcome applicants from across the world. If your employment is subject to sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, Ocado Group will only pay for the cost of a Certificate of Sponsorship for you, including the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) if applicable. You will be responsible for the cost of your own visa application and the Immigration Healthcare Surcharge (IHS).