Job Summary:
The Sr Software Engineer operates with a high degree of independence and leverages multiple functional and technology skillsets to design, develop, test, and implement resilient software solutions. The Sr Software Engineer supports in leading the team through consistent software development best practices and will mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their technical growth.
This is an on-site role located in Springfield, MO. Remote work is not an option for this position.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Document "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to accurately record the changes required.
- Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the software solutions and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.
- Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to technical solution design.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy
- Develop, automate, and perform complex testing and monitoring to diagnose and correct application functionality and/or performance issues; validate and interpret test data to verify that specifications are met and/or to identify remedial actions required to ensure suitability.
- Implement comprehensive solution monitoring to diagnose application performance and stability issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
- Collaborate effectively with product owners, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver on product roadmaps
- Develop work breakdown schedules and estimates in order to develop and achieve software project delivery timelines.
- Contribute to and maintain a technical roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to others on continuous integration activities (sharing, testing and building), working within established operational systems.
- Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.
- Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology and industry best practices through ongoing education and reading specialist media.
Skills:
Required:
- Full-Stack Engineering: Hands-on experience with the full SDLC, specializing in full-stack development using Java and Vue or React.
- Architecture & Strategy: Documents current/future state processes, evaluates emerging tech, and helps shape technical roadmaps and architecture.
- Prototyping & Design: Builds proof-of-concepts, designs scalable solutions, and recommends tech stack improvements to meet business needs.
- Testing & Diagnostics: Implements automated testing, real-time monitoring, and root-cause analysis to resolve complex stability and performance issues.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with product managers, designers, and engineers to break down work, estimate timelines, and deliver product roadmaps.
- Continuous Improvement: Mentors team members, guides CI/CD practices, and stays up to date with industry best practices.
- Directory Services & Security: Experience configuring, integrating, and managing LDAP for user authentication and directory services.
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.
Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related field
- 3 to 6 years of experience as an experienced software engineering practitioner
- Hands-on full-stack development experience using Java and Vue or React
- Experience with software architecture, technical strategy, roadmaps, and evaluating emerging technologies
- Experience building prototypes and scalable technical solutions
- Experience implementing automated testing, monitoring, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis
- Experience collaborating with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver product roadmaps
- Experience mentoring team members and guiding continuous integration and delivery practices
- Experience configuring, integrating, and managing LDAP for authentication and directory services
- Basic experience coordinating the work of others for 4 to 6 months
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity-style upside is strengthened by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows eligible full-time team members to buy ORLY shares via payroll deductions at a discount, improving access to ownership. This creates a tangible wealth-building lever that is positioned as stronger than many retail peers’ stock purchase offerings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and support benefits are expanded through the Live Life Well program, which can reduce medical premium share when specific health criteria are met. O’Care Solutions adds lifestyle and wellbeing coverage through counseling and practical supports like legal/financial consults and caregiving resources.
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