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About The Company
Kingfisher is a leading multinational retail company dedicated to transforming the home improvement industry. With a passionate team of over 74,000 employees, Kingfisher operates a diverse portfolio of brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot, Castorama, and Koctas. Our mission is to create Better Homes and Better Lives for everyone, believing that a better world begins with better homes. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Our culture fosters collaboration, diversity, and continuous growth, making Kingfisher a dynamic and inspiring place to build a career. We strive to lead the industry through technological advancement and customer-centric solutions, shaping the future of retail and home improvement worldwide.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in Fluent Order Management System (OMS) to join our transformative retail engineering team. This pivotal role involves designing, optimizing, and maintaining complex workflows, rulesets, event flows, and integrations that underpin scalable and reliable Order Management solutions. As a technical leader, you will take ownership of Low-Level Design (LLD), influence High-Level Design (HLD), and provide mentorship across your squad. Your hands-on approach will drive innovation, solve complex technical challenges, and deliver high-impact solutions that support our growth and operational excellence. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of retail technology within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, based in London (Paddington) with a flexible work model requiring four days in the office per month.
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Qualifications
- Proven experience in software engineering, with a focus on order management systems or related retail technology platforms
- Deep expertise in Fluent OMS or similar complex workflow management solutions
- Strong proficiency in designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance software solutions
- Experience in Low-Level Design (LLD) and influencing High-Level Design (HLD)
- Leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and coaching engineering teams
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
- Strong communication skills, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Knowledge of software architecture, quality practices, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaborative development environments
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
- Lead the design and delivery of complex, scalable solutions in collaboration with engineering leads, architects, and product teams
- Develop and review Low-Level Designs (LLD), ensuring alignment with architectural standards and business requirements
- Influence High-Level Design (HLD) decisions to ensure system robustness and scalability
- Champion engineering best practices, code quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of engineering talent
- Promote knowledge sharing through documentation, technical forums, and cross-team collaboration
- Engage with stakeholders across business and engineering functions to ensure strategic alignment and successful project delivery
- Drive innovation by experimenting with emerging technologies and fostering a culture of continuous learning
- Address complex technical challenges proactively, delivering high-quality and reliable solutions
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Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible hybrid working model with an average of 20% in-person collaboration
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- Inclusive and diverse work environment that values innovation and new ideas
- Support for continuous learning through training and knowledge-sharing initiatives
- Access to a collaborative culture that encourages work-life balance and personal well-being
Equal Opportunity
Kingfisher is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, culture, religion, belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation. We believe that diverse perspectives foster innovation and drive our success, and we welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
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