Software Engineer - Hive Operations

About us:

At Ocado Technology we design and build the platform that powers Ocado, the world’s largest online-only grocery retailer. Our platform supports a wide range of services - shopping applications and websites, fulfilment solutions (automated warehouses, store pick solutions), back-office systems and delivery solutions, all crafted by our passionate team of software engineers.

Our product: 

The Hive Workspace cluster provides a suite of applications that aims to make any maintenance (remote or on site) and repair of our smart embedded systems as efficient and effective as possible. Our goal is to ensure our highly automated warehouses can deliver the best for our customers. Hive Workspace suite is one stop shop for all of the work our clients need to do in their warehouse, to have all the tools needed to operate, maintain and analyse performance and all of that with minimal human assistance.

Introducing Hive Operations (GMS), the all-in-one application designed to empower our users with the ability to monitor, manage, and resolve issues across multiple sites and grids from a single platform. Whether it’s troubleshooting bot-related issues or gaining real-time insights into system performance, Hive Operations offers a seamless, centralised solution for efficient remote management.

With Hive Operations, you can:

• Monitor multiple sites in real-time with live status updates, ensuring you’re always in control of your operations.
• View and prioritise issues effortlessly, allowing you to focus on what matters most across different sites.
• Take action remotely, assigning tasks, analysing bot data, and even viewing CCTV footage to quickly resolve problems without needing to be on-site.

Our vision for the future goes beyond simple monitoring. We are committed to expanding Hive Operations to support the integration of various material handling equipment (MHEs) and leveraging cutting-edge technologies. This includes incorporating AI-driven smart recovery recommendations, enabling automatic recovery actions, and providing enhanced support for On-Grid Robotic Pick.

All of this is part of Ocado Smart Platform and you can find more details in this short video: 

Our technology stack:

We use the latest and greatest technologies around the Java EE and Spring ecosystems and strive to always utilise the cutting edge technology in order to get the most of our software stack and deliver products with the highest quality to our customers. Some of the technologies we use are:

• Java, Spring
• React, Redux and TypeScript
• Jest, Cypress
• Amazon Web Services (DynamoDB, RDS, ECS, SNS, SQS and others)
• Docker and containerization
• GitLab CI/CD

What we are looking for:

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring framework is essential. 
• Familiarity with cloud application development and hands-on experience with cloud platforms is required, with AWS experience being a valuable bonus.
• A deep understanding of various testing strategies to ensure software quality, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Willingness to work across the entire software stack, with a primary focus on back-end development, while delivering products in accordance with the software development lifecycle (SDLC) process
• Ability to design and build robust, scalable solutions while considering best design practices and non-functional requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to mentor and coach other members in the team

The following will be considered a bonus:

• Familiarity with the AWS stack.
• Experience working with Docker or other containerization engines.
• Experience with front-end development using JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience with UI frameworks: React and Redux
• Knowledge or experience of UX or UI design

What will be your role and responsibilities:

• Create, develop, and maintain robust software solutions that meet both business goals and technical specifications, focusing on quality and scalability. 
• Contribute in a collaborative, cross-functional environment to deliver incremental value. Communicate clearly with team members, stakeholders, and customers to ensure alignment and progress. 
• Work closely with product managers and designers to understand user needs and product requirements.
• Take full ownership of the software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment. Stay actively involved and accountable to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, impactful projects.
• Guide and mentor team members by sharing your expertise and providing constructive feedback. Foster a collaborative learning environment to help the team grow and succeed.

What you will receive in return: 

The feeling of being part of a team that makes a difference in the world of automation and smart technology is great but here’s also a list of our social benefits. 

• Hybrid office attendance policy that sees you onsite 40% of your time
• 30 days of “Work from anywhere” program
• 30 days of annual leave
• Share plan program
• 300 BGN additional monthly allowance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy
• Medical plan including health & dental coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program

We also have regular divisional socials, sports clubs not to mention the Ocado Technology Academy for a packed schedule of courses, conferences and events. If you think you have what it takes to make a difference, please submit your application below.

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