Zendesk Engineer (UK Remote)
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Zendesk Engineer (UK Remote)
at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Remote (UK) | Type: Full-time | Category: Technology
About Us
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe careers should be built without limits.
Function
Our Technology teams are responsible for the systems and infrastructure that make that work - everything our healthcare professionals need to deliver world-class care.
Team
You’ll be joining a small, fast‑moving team of passionate engineers dedicated to transforming how pet owners access and experience care. As part of this group, you’ll play a key role in evolving and expanding our Zendesk platform and related ITSM tools.
What will you be doing?
- Deliver solutions to business problems using deep Zendesk expertise—configuring workflows, administering settings, customising features, and developing frontend solutions (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) alongside custom applications and integrations.
- Build, maintain and optimise custom scripts, APIs, webhooks and integrations to extend Zendesk functionality, ensure system reliability and connect with wider business systems.
- Implement development best practices, ensuring all changes are efficiently built, thoroughly tested, safely released and fully documented.
- Monitor and improve system performance, troubleshoot and resolve issues (escalating where needed), handle BAU tickets, and ensure ongoing compatibility with Zendesk updates.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of platforms and processes, creating and validating dashboards and queries while staying up to date with platform changes; occasional out‑of‑hours release work may be required.
Who are we looking for?
- Strong technical skills across JavaScript & APIs are essential
- Technical experience in React, JSON, HTML, CSS, Webhooks and GitHub are beneficial
- Proven ability to configure and customise Zendesk, Jira or other ticketing tools
- Experienced in complex, evolving environments
What’s in it for you?
- A role with real business impact supporting teams across the organisation
- Clear career pathways with progression opportunities within Central Functions and beyond
- Ongoing learning and development supported by tailored programmes and resources
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Flexible working with a remote-first working policy
Benefits
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
- Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
- Discounted staff pet care
- Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging... As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
Contact
Speak to Wayne Liu from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you. Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], The Chocolate Factory, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom