Software Developer

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the Technology Engineering team at Greggs as a Senior Software Developer to drive innovative, greenfield products that enhance both digital and in-store experiences. Working in an agile, cross‑functional team, you’ll help build a scalable, secure platform supporting key digital solutions like click & collect, retail systems, and digital order fulfilment ensuring a seamless experience for millions of customers daily. Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8EW This is a full‑time role, however flexibility will be considered. What you’ll do Contribute as part of a product‑aligned squad, leading the design and development of resilient, scalable and secure software that delivers real value to your customers Write clean, maintainable and testable code, leading by example to uphold quality and advocate for best practice Collaborate with product and agile delivery functions to translate business requirements into technology solutions that align with our strategic goals and customer needs Bring a proactive and can‑do attitude, contributing to a supportive, adaptive and creative team culture where everyone can thrive Take ownership of your work and see the impact of your contributions in real‑world applications, helping serve millions of Greggs customers every day Champion operational reliability by troubleshooting production incidents, ensuring prompt resolution and promoting a blame‑free culture Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid‑level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement Stay curious and keep learning, maintaining an awareness of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in our technology solutions You’re a good fit if you Have in‑depth knowledge of programming concepts, and experience building production‑grade applications in one or more of the following areas: .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core, RESTFUL API development, Messaging, Azure Cloud) Flutter (Dart, Provider/Riverpod, Integration testing) Vue.js (TypeScript, Storyblok, Vitest/Jest, Component libraries) Have hands‑on experience with modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, DevOps principles and version control branching strategies Have worked with public cloud platforms (ideally Azure) and are keen to explore how cloud‑native technologies can support scalable, secure, and modern technology solutions Understand the value of testing and have an interest in automated testing and test‑driven development (TDD) as part of building reliable, maintainable software Appreciate the importance of security in software development and consider risk levels when designing and implementing technology solutions, striving to always follow security best practice Have begun exploring LLMs and AI developer tools like GitHub CoPilot, and are comfortable leveraging them to enhance productivity, problem‑solving, and code quality Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and are comfortable explaining development concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences Embrace being a lifelong learner who actively seeks feedback, embraces new technologies, and is committed to continuous improvement and growth Are a team player who communicates clearly, listens actively and values diverse perspectives Benefits and Perks Colleague Networks – internal groups where colleagues and allies can share experiences, offer feedback, and support one another 25 days (5 weeks) annual leave, pro‑rated, increasing with service (in addition to bank holidays), plus 1 additional floating day Management Bonus Scheme worth up to 12.5% of your salary Profit share – 10% of profits distributed to all colleagues with at least 6 months of service each year Private Medical Insurance – free for you and subsidised for dependants Permanent Health Insurance – a replacement income scheme Greggs pension scheme – defined contribution management pension scheme Death in service benefit – lump‑sum payment equal to 4 times your year’s salary Colleague discount – up to 50% off our own‑produced products Share save schemes – buy discounted Greggs shares, saving a set amount over a fixed time to increase share of profits Career progression and learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential helpline, offering advice and support with financial, relationship, work‑related and wellbeing issues, 24/7, year‑round; includes mobile app with wellness content Perks and savings – digital gift card discounts, online cashback, in‑store and online coupons and lifestyle offers #J-18808-Ljbffr