Staff Quality Engineer (Waitrose Apps)

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Staff Quality Engineer (Waitrose Apps)

Apply locations Bracknell posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-181037

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the UK's most successful omni-channel retailer, ecommerce is a key part of our business - we run two of the busiest websites in the UK, driving a significant proportion of our sales.

Our engineering practice includes 80+ teams, working on everything from Cloud platforms to mobile apps, from ecommerce functionality to machine learning.

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Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Flexible Working: Hybrid role, primarily working from home (UK) and London/Bracknell Head Offices, with occasional visits to other locations as needed.
• Working pattern/flexibility: Typically attending the office once or twice a month; up to twice a week if required, with offices open 5 days per week for those who prefer more frequent attendance.
• Salary: Up to £92,500 (depending on experience)
• Contract type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Embed into a mobile app development team, promoting quality, continuous testing, and team accountability.
• Mentor team members in testing practices, review codebases, and contribute to pipelines and deployment processes.
• Advocate for quality and good engineering practices, ensuring user-centric approaches.
• Mentor junior members and support their development.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, managing expectations and advocating for best practices.
• Opportunities to progress into people management roles.
• Continuously update skills and stay current with latest technologies and techniques, supported by company resources.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience delivering native mobile apps for iOS and/or Android.
• Knowledge of architectural patterns for mobile development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps and backend services.
• Coaching teams on testing approaches, including shift-left and shift-right strategies.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills related to engineering approaches.
• Experience with elaboration activities to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Proficiency in coding for testing utilities, automation, and pipeline integration.
• Knowledge of testing tools like XCTest/XCUITest and/or Espresso.
• Ability to analyze non-functional risks and advise on mitigation strategies.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with Bitrise/Gitlab CI, GraphQL, BFF patterns, Microservices, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), and mobile security testing.

Additional Information

• Application involves online assessment, CV upload, and questions. More info at
• Next steps include screening, tech assessment, and interviews.
• Support available for adjustments during recruitment.

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Closing Date: August 17, 2025

Pay: £59,500 - £115,000 annually

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Bracknell Campus, Doncastle Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 8YA

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We're the largest employee-owned business in the UK, home to John Lewis and Waitrose. We're committed to building a happier world through innovation, diversity, and shared success. As Partners, we share ownership, responsibility, and rewards, fostering an environment to thrive and be ourselves.

Note: Some roles require pre-employment vetting, including DBS checks and financial probity checks. Apply promptly as vacancies may close early. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage discussion during interviews.