Automation & Software Developer

Automation & Software Developer Location: Leeds (Office Based) Salary: £26,000 to £32,000 per annum + Benefits Job Type: Full Time, Permanent About the Role Batch'd and Vyve are fast-growing retail brands investing heavily in technology, automation and AI to support their continued growth. We are looking for a highly motivated Automation & Software Developer to work directly with the Technical Director, helping to design, build and maintain the systems that power our stores, websites and internal operations. This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across two growing brands, gaining exposure to modern software development, cloud platforms, AI-powered workflows, e-commerce systems and business automation. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the business, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute to technical decisions from an early stage. We do not expect candidates to know every technology we use. What matters most is your ability to learn quickly, think logically, solve problems and use modern development tools to build practical solutions. What You'll Be Working On Examples of projects may include: Building integrations between Shopify, EposNow, Deliverect, Connecteam and other business systemsDeveloping cloud-based applications and serverless automationsCreating internal tools, dashboards and portals for operational teamsBuilding AI-powered workflows and automation systemsDeveloping customer-facing e-commerce features and web applicationsSupporting technology projects across both the Batch'd and Vyve brandsCreating reporting and business intelligence solutions using data from multiple platformsResearching and implementing new technologies that improve business performance Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain software solutions that improve business efficiency and customer experienceBuild and maintain API integrations, webhooks and automation workflowsDevelop cloud-based applications, services and serverless functionsUse modern AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI and similar platforms to accelerate software deliveryTroubleshoot and resolve issues across software, integrations and business systemsDocument solutions and create reusable technical knowledgeSupport ongoing improvements to development standards, processes and toolingAssist with technical investigations involving retail systems, payment platforms and business infrastructure where required Essential Skills & Attributes Demonstrated experience using modern AI-assisted software development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor or equivalent coding environmentsStrong problem-solving ability and genuine enthusiasm for software developmentAbility to rapidly learn new technologies, frameworks and platforms with minimal supervisionExperience building real-world software projects, whether commercially, through education, personal projects or open-source contributionsWorking knowledge of JavaScript or PythonGood understanding of APIs, webhooks, JSON and system integrationsStrong communication and documentation skillsCuriosity, initiative and a desire to continually improve Desirable Skills Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, Firestore or other cloud servicesShopify development, including Liquid, metafields and theme customisationFront-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScriptReact, Vue or similar frameworksSQL or NoSQL databasesGit and modern development workflowsNetworking and infrastructure troubleshootingExperience building AI-powered automations, agents or workflow systems Current Technologies Include ShopifyFirebaseGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPythonAI Development Tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex)EposNowDeliverectConnecteam What We're Looking For We are far more interested in what you can build than where you studied. You might be: A self-taught developer with a strong portfolioA recent graduate with practical project experienceSomeone already using AI coding tools daily to build softwareA hobbyist developer who has built impressive side projects If you enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies and building useful systems, we'd like to hear from you. Application Process Please include links to any GitHub repositories, websites, applications, automations, software projects or other examples of your work. We are particularly interested in projects that demonstrate problem-solving, automation, AI-assisted development, integrations or technical creativity. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate how they use AI-assisted development tools as part of their normal workflow. We are interested in your ability to learn, solve problems and deliver working solutions rather than your knowledge of any specific technology stack. Benefits Company pensionEmployee discountFree parkingOpportunity to work on high-impact projects across two growing retail brandsDirect exposure to modern AI, automation and cloud technologiesOpportunity to take ownership of projects and make a visible impact This role has previously been advertised. please do not apply again as your details have already been considered