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Associate Software Engineer

A major UK retailer handling £300m worth of transactions weekly with over 145,000 colleagues and 2 million monthly online transactions.
Leeds, UK
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce

Description For Associate Software Engineer

Asda, a major UK retailer, is seeking an Associate Software Engineer to join their Engineering Excellence team. This role focuses on developing and supporting Jira & Confluence solutions while contributing to wider engineering productivity initiatives. The position offers an excellent opportunity for growth in a company that handles £300m in weekly transactions and serves millions of customers.

The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, requiring strong analytical skills and a passion for learning. You'll be responsible for administering Atlassian tools, developing customizations, and supporting various engineering teams across the department. The position involves working with modern technologies including React, Java, and cloud platforms, while following Agile methodologies.

Asda offers an attractive benefits package including 25 days annual leave, flexible working arrangements, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and career development opportunities. The company promotes a culture of continuous learning and innovation, with active support for diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Women in Digital & Tech team.

The work environment is hybrid, based in Leeds at Asda House, with flexibility to work from home several days per week. You'll be part of a values-led organization that encourages openness, honesty, and creative collaboration. The role provides an excellent opportunity to work on large-scale systems while developing expertise in both Atlassian products and broader software engineering practices.

This position is ideal for someone starting their software engineering career who wants to make an impact in a large retail organization while developing both technical and soft skills. The combination of competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth makes this an attractive role for ambitious engineers.

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Responsibilities For Associate Software Engineer

  • Administer technical solutions in Jira, Confluence and associated plugins
  • Support upgrades to the Atlassian toolset
  • Contribute to system-wide customizations
  • Train and guide users within the business
  • Provide technical support to end users
  • Maintain documentation
  • Write code for low latency, highly available and scalable solutions
  • Contribute to improving system observability
  • Support User access / JML processes

Requirements For Associate Software Engineer

Java
JavaScript
React
  • Hands-on experience in Jira / Confluence Administration
  • Familiarity with Jira scripting languages (JQL, Groovy) and Jira APIs
  • Experience with React native/JS, JAVA, C#, .NET, Azure SQL
  • Experience with modern software engineering and CICD toolchain
  • Experience working with Agile methodology
  • Knowledge of monitoring tools like New Relic or Azure Monitor
  • Cloud platform knowledge
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits For Associate Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
401k
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • 4 weekly pay
  • Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions
  • Employee discount at Asda and George
  • Career development and apprenticeship opportunities
  • Free city centre parking
  • Company pension up to 7% matched
  • Discretionary company bonus
  • Health and dental cash plans
  • Parental leave benefits
  • Hybrid working arrangement

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