Software Developer

Jewellery Quarter Bullion – Software Developer Location: Birmingham, Remote first Contract: Full time, permanent contract (37.5 hours per week) Salary: competitive salary depending on experience Package & Benefits Up to 10% Bonus25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension schemeStaff discount on productsModern office environment in Birmingham City CentreLearning and development opportunitiesOnsite Gym Remote first, office space available at our Birmingham Head Office; visa sponsorship is not available. About Jewellery Quarter Bullion We’re passionate about gold and silver investment, making it simple for customers across the UK and Europe to buy, sell, and store bullion securely. As the UK’s leading online bullion dealer with £500m+ turnover, our brands (BullionByPost.co.uk, Gold.co.uk, and others) are trusted by thousands of investors. Technology is at the heart of everything we do. Our in-house development team build and supports the platforms, systems and services that power every customer interaction and enable the business to continue growing. Role Overview We're looking for a Software Developer to join our growing Technology team. Reporting to the Head of Software Development, you'll design, build and maintain high-quality software across our e-commerce platforms and internal systems. You'll work closely with frontend teams, QA and fellow developers to deliver reliable, scalable software that supports a high-volume online business. This is a hands-on role where you'll contribute throughout the full software development lifecycle, helping to deliver new features, improve existing systems and solve technical challenges that have a real commercial impact. Key Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain high-quality software applicationsBuild new functionality across customer-facing websites and internal business systemsWrite clean, maintainable and well-tested codeTroubleshoot, debug and resolve software issuesParticipate in code reviews and contribute to development best practiceWork closely with frontend teams, QA and business stakeholders, including the senior leadership team, to deliver new featuresOptimise application performance, scalability and reliabilitySupport software deployments and continuous improvement initiativesContribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharingIdentify opportunities to improve existing systems and development processesStay up to date with modern development tools, frameworks and technologies Skills & Experience Commercial experience as a Software Developer or Software EngineerStrong experience developing with Python (or a comparable language)Experience building web applications and APIs with Django (or a comparable framework)Experience working with SQL databasesExperience using Git version controlUnderstanding of software architecture and object-oriented programming principlesExperience integrating third-party APIsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to work effectively within an Agile development environmentExperience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines (desirable)Experience with Docker or containerisation (desirable)Experience working within an e-commerce environment (desirable) Why You’ll Love It Here Join one of the UK's leading e-commerce businessesBuild software that supports millions of pounds of online transactionsWork on a wide variety of customer-facing and internal development projectsCollaborate with an experienced in-house technology teamOpportunity to influence technical solutions and continuously improve our platforms10% training time – we'll provide you the opportunity to broaden your skills and work on things you think will help the businessHoliday purchase scheme allows you to influence your work life balanceA culture built on Integrity, Agility, Ambition, Clarity and Efficiency, with high standards and accountability About You You’ll thrive in this role if you: Enjoy building robust, scalable softwareTake pride in writing clean, maintainable codeLike solving complex technical problemsEnjoy collaborating with others to deliver high-quality solutionsContinuously look for better ways to improve systems, processes and performance Pre-employment Checks Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening checks, which include: Right to work verificationCriminal record check (DBS)Reference checksFor certain roles, credit/fraud screening may also be required Ready to Apply? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Application Deadline: 15th August 2026 (we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the right candidate is appointed.) At JQB we champion diversity and promote equal opportunities. We encourage applications from every background, you’re welcome here.