Software Engineer

Description

SUMMARY The FullStack Software Engineer you will be responsible for delivering web, mobile, and API capabilities across a suite of newly developed (and yet to be developed) applications for consumers, and store/corporate team members. This includes a mobile app deployed across 5,000 team members, several heart of the business corporate web / tablet apps, and a laundry list of new applications / projects. We are looking for someone who loves to roll up his or her sleeves to understand the business need and translate that into amazing technology capabilities. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Development and maintenance of custom web/mobile applications and APIs using Node.js, RESTful APIs, AngularJS, etc.Develop custom features based on specifications and technical designs.Create rich web user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.Create serverside functionality using asynchronous, highly scalable design principles.Create automated unit, functional, and behavioral tests. Contribute to user acceptance testing procedures and monitoring results.Contribute to performance and load testing procedures and issue remediation.Perform endtoend analysis for requested systems changes or issue resolution.Defines a set of architectural principles (technology stacks, upgrade paths, etc.) and clearly communicates across the team.Suggests systems changes for projects, application enhancements, or problem resolutions that are aligned to a common and well understood set of architectural principles.Clear communicator with business stakeholders, is bilingual and able to speak both a business and IT vernacular.Strong communicator across the team, ensures that individuals know exactly what is expected of them, the tasks assigned, how to balance workloads between incidents, application enhancements, and projects.Ensures a positive and professional relationship within the business by complying with policies and procedures.Communicate any outstanding and/or critical issues to company management. EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelors or professional experience in a Technology Development / Engineering discipline.Solid understanding of functional (FP) programming in Java Script using current design patterns/practices, especially as it applies to building flexible NodeJS and AngularJS applications.Creating RESTful web services /APIs using Node.js with or without framework assistance (e.g. Express).JavaScriptbased unit testing tools.Experience with designing both relational and nonrelational databases and optimizing database structure for performance and/or maintainability and the ability to design and optimize queries.Solid understanding of objectoriented programming (OOP) using current design patterns/practices.Understanding of common programing patterns such as MVC, dependency injection, anonymous functions, microservices architecture, etc.Large scale data processing.Experience with Styling and Responsive Design techniques using technologies such as HTML5, Bootstrap, LESS, and SASS.Infrastructure automation experience using Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar tools. Familiarity with containers and cluster management software.Experience in agile development programs.Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in standard office equipment and computer software including Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word.Retail experience a plus.Fosters a positive work environment and partnership with all Team Members and vendors.Selfstarter, independent thinker, collaborative to drive consensus where necessary.Current Supported TechnologyNode.jsBootstrapjQueryRESTful APIAngularJSHTMLCSSJavaScript