Senior Java Engineer

Ready for a challenge?

Then Just Eat might be the place for you. We're a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience. 

Whether it's a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

About this role 

Are you a seasoned Software Engineer with a passion for building scalable and robust integration solutions? Do you thrive in complex environments, working with diverse technologies and collaborating with both internal and external partners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of our logistics capabilities.

As a Senior Software Engineer in our Logistics team, you will be instrumental in enhancing and consolidating our 3rd Party Logistics (3PL) services. You will be involved in the evolution of our current systems, focusing on creating a unified and efficient data flow for all 3PL communications. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining critical components that power our delivery operations and partner integrations.

These are some of the key ingredients to the role: 

• Design, develop, and maintain software solutions for our logistics integration platform, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Contribute to the potential migration of our Legacy 3PL service from .NET to Java, leveraging your experience in both technology stacks.
• Architect and implement robust data pipelines using Kafka or SNS/SQS to establish a unified messaging system for all 3PL interactions.
• Design and implement seamless integrations with internal APIs (e.g., Order-API, Restaurant-API, PartnerConnectAPI, Logistics Relay API) and external partner APIs.
• Develop and maintain both synchronous HTTP APIs and asynchronous event-driven integrations.
• Apply your understanding of event-driven architectures and microservices to build a scalable and maintainable platform (EDA and DDD).
• Bring your understanding of 3PL operations, delivery processes, order status updates, and courier location tracking to the development process.
• Contribute to the understanding and utilization of logistics metrics (e.g., Workload, PrePurchaseEta, PostPurchaseETA) for dynamic decision-making.
• Ensure the quality and stability of your code through thorough testing and adherence to best practices.

What will you bring to the table?

• Strong experience in software development with a proven track record of building and deploying scalable applications.
• Solid understanding and experience with Java.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with Kafka, including producers and consumers.
• Experience with other messaging systems such as Kafka, SNS, and SQS.
• Proven ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with external APIs.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and microservices.
• Understanding of database concepts and experience working with various database systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Fluency in English.

At JET, this is on the menu: 

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment. 

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.
 

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging 

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat We're committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day. 

What else are we delivering?

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Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now

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