Software Engineer (JD Star Program)

You'll be joining our JD Star Graduate Pathway, designed to give early-career talent hands-on experience as a Software Engineer working in our new Technology Centre in London, supporting the building and improvement of our Retail Platforms. We value curiosity, collaboration, and the confidence to take ownership in a fast-moving environment, helping you build real skills and make real impact from day one.

Alongside mentorship and learning experiences your day to day role will cover responsibilities such as:

• System Development: Develop functional modules per requirements, write maintainable code, and ensure system integrity and timely delivery.
• Architecture Design: Design and review technical solutions, plan system expansion, and ensure architectural rationality and scalability.
• Technical Research: Solve complex technical problems, optimize system performance and stability, and improve service availability and response efficiency.
• Collaborative Support: Partner with product and test teams to implement requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Quality Assurance: Establish code standards and monitoring systems to reduce system failure rates.
• Technical Exploration: Track industry trends, validate new technologies, and promote their application in business scenarios.

Do you have experience in Technical writing?, Do you have a Master's degree?, We're looking for the brightest of minds to join our Tech Engineering team, here's who we're looking for:

• Graduated in 2025/2026 studying a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related academic area
• Proficient in Java, with an understanding of microservices frameworks and experience using Spring / Spring Boot
• Familiar with MySQL and basic system operations
• Experienced in technical documentation and API documentation writing
• Strong Chinese and English communication skills; solid technical writing ability is a plus

Preferred but not mandatory for this role:

• Experience with third-party system integration is preferred
• Experience with internet platforms, merchant onboarding, or data operations is a plus

We believe great ideas can come from anywhere, and often, they come from you. At JD.com, you'll be part of a team where your perspective matters and your contributions drive real progress. You'll work on meaningful, high-impact projects, learn from talented colleagues across our global network, and grow in an environment that champions curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Here are the core benefits you'll receive:

• Permanent role for Day 1
• Access to structure technical and soft skill learning plus a mentor to support your transition into JD Technology
• Highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Performance related bonus
• Lunch allowance per day (Free Lunch!)
• Progression opportunities in the UK and Internationally across the JD Group

At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world's most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What began as a bold idea in China has grown into a global business serving more than 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected. Our Global Reach JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings JD.com's trusted products to customers worldwide. You'll join teams that work across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, giving you the chance to learn from (and contribute to) global projects from day one Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://corporate.jd.com, (About JD.com) JD.com (NASDAQ: JD and HKEX: 9618), also known as JINGDONG, is a leading supply chain-based technology and service provider. The company's cutting-edge retail infrastructure seeks to enable consumers to buy whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want it. The company has opened its technology and infrastructure to partners, brands and other sectors, as part of its "Retail as a Service" offering to help drive productivity and innovation across a range of industries. JD.com's business has expanded across retail, technology, logistics, health, industrials, property development and international business. JD.com is ranked 44th on the Fortune Global 500 list and is China's largest retailer by revenue, serving over 600 million annual active customers. The company has been listed on NASDAQ since 2014, and on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2020. Committed to the principles of customer first, innovation, dedication, ownership, gratitude, and integrity, the company's mission is to make lives better through technology, striving to be the most trusted company in the world. (Our Global Business) We are dedicated to building a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and global retail infrastructure. Leveraging our global supply chain capabilities, JD.com continues to expand in markets where our competitive strengths shine. Currently, JD.com's operations span China, the U.K., the Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the U.S., and many others, serving customers worldwide. Key International Business Segments: Joybuy (online retail business in Europe), International Logistics, Cross-border Import Business, JD Industrials International, JD Property International     If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this as Indeed is not responsible for the employer's application process.