Automation & Software Developer

Salary: £26,000 - 32,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience using modern AI-assisted software development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor or equivalent coding environments
• Strong problem-solving ability and genuine enthusiasm for software development
• Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, frameworks and platforms with minimal supervision
• Experience building real-world software projects, whether commercially, through education, personal projects or open-source contributions
• Working knowledge of JavaScript or Python
• Good understanding of APIs, webhooks, JSON and system integrations
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Curiosity, initiative and a desire to continually improve

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions that improve business efficiency and customer experience
• Build and maintain API integrations, webhooks and automation workflows
• Develop cloud-based applications, services and serverless functions
• Use modern AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI and similar platforms to accelerate software delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across software, integrations and business systems
• Document solutions and create reusable technical knowledge
• Support ongoing improvements to development standards, processes and tooling
• Assist with technical investigations involving retail systems, payment platforms and business infrastructure where required

Technologies:

• AI
• API
• Claude Code
• Cloud
• Cursor
• Firebase
• Support
• JSON
• JavaScript
• Python
• Serverless
• Shopify
• Business Intelligence
• CSS
• Git
• GitHub
• Liquid
• NoSQL
• React
• SQL
• Vue
• Web

More:

We are Batchd and Vyve, fast-growing retail brands investing heavily in technology, automation and AI to support our continued growth. We are looking for a highly motivated Automation & Software Developer to work directly with our Technical Director and help build the systems that power our stores, websites and internal operations. This is an office-based role in Leeds, offering a salary of £26,000 to £32,000 per annum plus benefits, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects across two growing brands. We use Shopify, Firebase, Google Cloud Platform, JavaScript, Python, AI development tools, EposNow, Deliverect and Connecteam, and we value problem-solving, initiative and practical delivery over formal qualifications. Benefits include a company pension, employee discount, free parking, direct exposure to modern AI, automation and cloud technologies, and the chance to take ownership of projects and make a visible impact.

last updated 30 week of 2026