Superior Wellness Ltd.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
21/05/2026
Full time
Software Engineer (Junior / Graduate / Mid-Level) Location: Chesterfield / Hybrid Full-time, permanent About Superior Wellness We're the UK's leading distribution business in our sector, operating at scale with our own bespoke business management software that supports the day-to-day running of the business. Our systems cover everything from warehouse and inventory management, through sales, order processing, and finance operations. Like most real-world platforms, the software has evolved over time and now represents a mix of legacy Laravel code and more modern development approaches. We love automation and AI and are building a range of unique products and services to support the businesses growth. We're looking for a Software Engineer who enjoys working with real production systems, takes pride in understanding how software supports a business, and who likes improving systems incrementally rather than rewriting everything from scratch. What You'll Be Doing Working on our bespoke business management software alongside the CTO, Lead Software Engineer, and wider development team Maintaining, extending, and improving an established Laravel codebase Refactoring and modernising areas of the system where it delivers clear business value Building new features to support warehouse, operational, and finance processes Collaborating closely with non-technical stakeholders to understand requirements Contributing to code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement What We're Looking For Solid fundamentals in software development Experience in working with existing codebases A pragmatic, patient, and positive approach to problem-solving Willingness to learn the system deeply and take ownership of your work Comfortable asking questions and working collaboratively We're more interested in attitude, curiosity, and foundations than ticking every box. PHP / Laravel MySQL Docker GitHub Traditional and cloud-based hosting (Azure preferred) Nice to Have Experience with internal tools or bespoke business systems Exposure to refactoring or managing technical debt Understanding of how software supports operational teams Familiarity with APIs (finance systems, email platforms, CRMs) Interest in automation or AI-assisted tools We're open to junior, graduate, or mid-level Software Engineers. The right person and mindset matter more than years of experience. Salary will be competitive and aligned with UK market rates, depending on experience and capability. Why Join Us Work on software that directly supports a real, operating business Learn from experienced engineers in a supportive team Gain exposure to large, long-lived systems - not just greenfield projects Clear progression through a structured engineering framework Opportunity to grow into more senior or specialised roles over time Real career growth through development and training Our Core Values Discipline- We get things done efficiently and effectively Responsibility- We own the problems and solve them Consistency- We are better today than yesterday Trust- Delivering exceptional service beyond expectations Integrity- We do what we say we will Team- We work together, respect each other, be honest and protect the team We don't just talk about wellness - we live it. With an onsite gym, daily fitness classes, team socials and a buzzing HQ, this is a place where creativity and collaboration thrive. Competitive salary plus benefits (DOE) Annual performance- related pay review scheme (T&Cs apply) Annual reward and recognition scheme 31 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) Onsite fully equipped gym and fitness classes Discounted healthy meals and breakfast options, including fresh fruit Reward, Recognition and Wellness programme