The Role
Designs, develops, and maintains software applications supporting SEO business needs. Collaborates on requirements and technical solutions, performs code reviews, troubleshoots defects, documents functionality, and enhances application features. Applies software development, testing, security, and quality best practices while participating in Agile processes. The role also contributes to process improvements and independently resolves technical issues.
Summary Generated by Built In
Minimum years of experience: 6-10 years
What you’ll be doing:
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications that support key business needs for SEO.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze user requirements and determine effective technical solutions.
• Engage in code reviews to drive code quality and share knowledge throughout the team.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects to ensure smooth software operation.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation related to software functionality.
• Continuously learn and apply best practices in software development, quality, and security to your work.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of new and existing features within applications.
• Participate in short-term assignments, efficiently following defined processes and procedures to deliver high-quality results.
• Recommend simple process improvements to optimize team efficiency and effectiveness.
What you bring to the table:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative mindset for tackling moderately complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills—both written and verbal—to convey technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic and passionate team environment.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and embrace change.
• A keen attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Excellent time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles (inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism).
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL or NoSQL), including writing and optimizing queries.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies, including active participation in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Ability to write clear and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Experience with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Spring Tool Suite(STS), Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or VS Code.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles, including unit and integration testing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently using debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), including branching, merging, and pull requests.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
- 6+ years hands-on java experience in software development including application development, debugging, and deployment.
- 2+ years of Reactive programming experience (Java 17 or higher versions are preferred)
- 6+ years of progressively complex experience in software engineering or related fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS), including deployment and application management.
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and development, using tools like Postman or Swagger.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker, AKS.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks (Newrelic, Selenium, JUnit, PyTest).
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
- Understanding of security best practices in software development, including securing APIs, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of hands-on Java software development experience, including application development, debugging, and deployment
- 2+ years of reactive programming experience
- 6+ years of progressively complex software engineering or related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, GCP, or AWS, including deployment and application management
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and development using tools such as Postman or Swagger
- Understanding of object-oriented programming principles
- Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL databases, including query writing and optimization
- Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies, including sprint planning and retrospectives
- Experience using IDEs such as Spring Tool Suite, Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or VS Code
- Basic understanding of unit and integration testing
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues using debugging tools and techniques
- Experience with Git, including branching, merging, and pull requests
- Knowledge of Java 17 or higher
- Knowledge of Docker and AKS
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as New Relic, Selenium, JUnit, or PyTest
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack
- Understanding of secure API development, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments
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The Company
What We Do
Staples India is Staples’ technology and innovation hub in Chennai, building platforms, systems, and digital solutions that support the company’s global operations and future of work. Staples serves consumers and businesses with workplace products and services, including office supplies, janitorial products, technology, furniture, breakroom essentials, print and marketing, shipping, travel, and promotional offerings. Its India teams focus on engineering, eCommerce, process optimization, and enterprise solutions.
