As a Developer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming business needs into innovative, scalable software solutions. In this hands-on, individual contributor role, you’ll drive the software development lifecycle—from understanding requirements and designing elegant solutions to coding, testing, documenting, & deploying high-quality applications. A passionate problem solver, this role performs with commitment to technical excellence and the ability to meet business goals with reliable solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable web & enterprise applications across the full stack; front-end & back-end
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for production issues
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional IT teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Provide Tier-2 support and track down issues with existing software solutions.
• Write & maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and processes
• Other duties as assigned by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related fields OR equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience working in a software development role
• Proficient in full-stack development (front-end & back-end technologies)
• Proficient in developing applications using object-oriented programming (OOP) languages (eg., C#, Java, or similar)
• Proficiency working with relational databases ( eg. SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency working with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript frameworks (eg. React)
• Skilled in RESTful API development & integration
• Skilled with version control systems (Git) & Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Prior experience supporting production systems and Tier 2 supports
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:
• Adaptable to changes in pace
• Data-driven and analytical
• Innovative & self-motivated
• Disciplined; Strong independence & responsibility for own work
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Values challenge & opportunities to showcase creative problem solving
• Enjoys expressing & implementing their own ideas
• Comfortable with conflict & challenge
• Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located in St. Louis, MO
• Lifting/Standing, etc.
YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL BE MEASURED ON:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals, which include but are not limited to the following.
• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Commitment to technical excellence
• Accuracy and efficiency
• Innovative and scalable software solutions
• Successful software development lifecycles
• Ability to design elegant solutions that meet business goals
• Able to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
• Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
• Stakeholder Feedback
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5-7 years of experience in a software development role
- Proficiency in full-stack front-end and back-end development
- Proficiency with object-oriented programming languages such as C# or Java
- Proficiency with relational databases such as SQL or PostgreSQL
- Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks such as React
- Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs
- Experience with Git and Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Experience supporting production systems and Tier-2 support
What We Do
We're the company with #TheStuffYouLove! Founded in St. Louis in 1997, Build-A-Bear Workshop is a trusted, beloved brand that has been part of countless life moments for more than 20 years. We operate approximately 400 stores worldwide—including company-owned stores in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Paris, Milan, Colombia, and the United Kingdom and franchise stores in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East and China—where Guests can make and customize furry friends. The Build-A-Bear Workshop experience is an expression of our commitment to redefine retail and entertainment. Our concept is designed to bring out the creative side of our Guests to spark their imagination. We challenge every associate to contribute wherever possible to our culture, our communities and our business success. Regardless of role, Build-A-Bear associates keep our core values at the heart of everything they do. We cultivate a culture that truly begins with heart. From the passion our associates bring to work each day to our iconic heart ceremony, we deliver the Build-A-Bear spirit and one-of-a-kind experiences to our Guests – one furry friend at a time. It’s one of the reasons Build-A-Bear Workshop has been recognized time and time again as a sought-after employer: • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® list: 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces in Retail list: 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Women list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Millennials list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE’s Best Workplaces for Diversity list: 2017, 2016 and 2015 • The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For list: 2017 and 2016 • 2-Star Accreditation by Best Companies for our ‘outstanding’ workplace engagement standards and commitment








