Sr. Software Engineer

Job Description

Position Title: Sr. Software Engineer

Reports To: Sr. Engineering Manager

Position Summary:
The Sr. Software Engineer will design and develop API-first, cloud-ready modern commerce applications. Furthermore, they will undertake team lead responsibilities, encompassing the planning and direction of software project work executed by the engineering team. Lastly, they will be responsible for providing support for critical cloud-based microservices applications.

What you will do:

• Design and develop back-end cloud-ready microservices and REST APIs.
• Based on assigned development tasks, produce technical documentation, refine stories, and participate in grooming sessions.
• Collaborate with the Architecture team to craft technical designs and drive the evolution of our site architecture.
• Write high-quality code consistent with our coding standards and unit test scripts.
• Write automated tests for new and existing features to ensure exceptionally high quality.
• Participate in project activities, including status meetings and reviews of other engineers' designs and code.
• Coordinate with other developers to test integrated code components across multiple features.
• Coordinate with Quality Engineering (QE) to perform end-to-end testing for major features to ensure quality solutions.
• Triage production bugs related to functionality or performance issues.
• Prepare the Correction of Errors document, Root cause analysis for the Production Incidents
• Participate in, and lead, continuous education programs to enhance skills both technically and in the business domain.
• Sustain existing functionality and systems through technology updates and functional enhancements.
• Ensure all designs and code adhere to the highest security standards.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Experience leading a development team in a cross-functional commerce environment
• 4+ years of experience in REST APIs development using Java, Spring, Springboot, and any of the cloud technologies such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS following an agile methodology
• Advanced knowledge of Spring frameworks, APIGateway Frameworks and Node application frameworks
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion) and planning skills
• Good Understanding of Core Java/J2EE Design Patterns
• Experience developing micro services applications with Spring / Springboot Framework, kubernetes, API Gateways in cloud - Google Cloud Platform preferably
• Experience in building RESTful web services
• Experience in Unit testing framework like Junit, Mockito
• Experience with Grafana and writing queries
• Experience with development tools like maven, Ant, Gradle, Git
• Collaboration experience with different teams working in agile development model

Nice to have experience:

• Leveraging SAGA pattern architecture to build cloud based micro services
• Implementing features with Domain Driven Design technique and modeling
• Designing and developing enterprise applications in the retail space
• Familiarity with modern engineering principles related CI/CD, Kubernetes
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) principles and practices
• Retail commerce experience

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.