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# Software Engineer, New Grad

- **Company:** Roofoods Ltd T/a Deliveroo
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Code Review, Relational Databases, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Memcached, MySQL, NoSQL, Redis, Ruby, Web Applications, Code Structure, Web Architecture
- **Published:** July 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/software-engineer/roofoods-ltd-t-a-deliveroo-job107678329

## About the Role

We want to emphasise that we don't expect you to meet all of the below but would love you to have experience in some of these areas.

 * Pride in readable, well-designed, well-tested software
 * Experience writing web-based applications in any language, and an interest in learning (Go, Ruby/Rails, Python, Scala, or Rust)
 * Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
 * Experience with web architecture at scale (20krpm and above)
 * Experience with "NoSQL" data backends and other (Redis, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, Memcache)
 * Experience solving logistical problems with software

## Description

As a Software Engineer at Deliveroo, your individual work contributes to achieving goals in and across your team. While you will work with your team and you may lead projects, some of your work will contribute outside of your direct remit. You will report to managers and group leads and together deliver the results.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.K. to be considered for this position, and you will have graduated within the last year.

This role is based in Deliveroo's London headquarters at Cannon Bridge House and requires in-office attendance at least 3 days a week.

What you'll be doing

 * Improve code structure, have an impact on architecture, and review code of any scope produced by your team.
 * Aim to simplify the maintenance and operation of production systems, visibility, operational readiness, and health of your team's systems.
 * As well as leading from the front regarding technical execution, you'll build relationships with other engineering teams and work cross functionally, identifying collaboration opportunities.
 * Own larger pieces of work, assist with design, assist with technical implementation choices, and influence the roadmap within your team.
 * Take an active role in the hiring process and conducting engineering interviews
 * Support the personal growth of colleagues, encouraging efficiency in their roles and mentoring when opportunities arise


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