Software Engineer (Java) at Jd in London, England, United Kingdom

Software Engineer (Java) Location: GBR-London Who We Are At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected. Our Global Reach JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com/ What We Offer Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us. About The Team You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: Lead development of features for the online shopping experience on Joybuy. Explore, learn, design, and implement modular and scalable software components, based on your understanding and current industry trends. Understand the business problem space, and communicate impact to technical decisions while providing high-level estimates, and breakdown of tasks for the solutions proposed. Enable decision making to architecture, and technical challenges faced by the team and document and share best practices, maintain and enhance quality of code written. Work onsite in London. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of hands-on software development experience. Proven experience designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable applications. Advanced knowledge with Server-side technologies: Java, Kotlin with a solid understanding of API design in GraphQL/RESTful services. Familiarity with microservices, and cloud architecture and platforms like AWS. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Spinnaker, or GitHub Actions. Excellent communication skills in English. Preferred Qualifications: eCommerce or retail industry experience. 2+ years of experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Effective communication skills in Chinese. JD.com is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ready to apply? Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer. Additional Locations: DEU-Berlin-Berlin, FRA-Paris-Paris, NLD-North Holland-Amsterdam, NLD-South Holland-Rotterdam, DEU-North Rhine-Westphalia-Düsseldorf