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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** JINGDONG RETAIL (UK) LIMITED - **Location:** Rotterdam, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Program Optimization, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), MySQL, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Redis, Software Systems, Multithreading, Concurrency, Spring-boot, Backend, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Software Coding - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1eb1de8262d8dc61 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Team management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field. * 5+ years of backend development experience with strong Java expertise, including JVM fundamentals, concurrency, multithreading, and performance tuning. * Proven experience designing architectures for large-scale e-commerce platforms; international system experience preferred. * Strong server-side architecture skills with solid knowledge of middleware such as MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and distributed systems in high-availability, high-concurrency environments. * Excellent coding standards with a passion for technology and open-source learning. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and learning abilities with a proactive mindset. * Demonstrated team leadership experience and effective communication skills in both Chinese and English. Preferred Qualifications: * Work experience in large-scale ecommerce companies. * Experience in supply chain, fulfilment, logistics, or marketing systems. * Experience in UK and European business. ## Description JD.com is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to lead the architecture and development of our international core systems supporting the operation centres in European countries such as the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands. In this role, you will drive key technical decisions, ensure system excellence in high-concurrency and high-availability environments, and work closely with suppliers, merchandisers, and product management teams to build scalable, secure, and globally integrated solutions for product listings, inventory, and supply chain management in a dynamic international landscape., * Lead technical decision-making and architecture design for JD's international core systems, ensuring high standards of performance, availability, concurrency, security, and scalability. * Design and oversee complex system architectures and drive productization efforts, maintaining architectural quality through hands-on coding, continuous performance evaluation, and system optimization. * Architect and develop backend services using Java and Spring Boot, establishing engineering best practices and reusable technical frameworks. * Build and maintain backend systems for JD's operation centres, ensuring seamless integration across global infrastructure. * Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks throughout project implementation, covering monitorability, maintainability, grey release strategies, and rollback capabilities. * Research, evaluate, and promote new technologies and methodologies, identifying integration opportunities within global architectures to strengthen the team's technical capability and architectural foresight. * Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and continuously optimize team collaboration and engineering best practices. * Work onsite in London, UK. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Coffee With Developers Michael Koitz](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/891-coffee-with-developers-michael-koitz) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. 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