The Role
Design, develop, test, and support scalable Java and Spring Boot microservices for order management and omnichannel retail workflows. Build event-driven systems with Kafka, integrate relational and NoSQL databases, implement automated testing, and improve observability, reliability, performance, and deployment automation. Partner with product and architecture teams, translate requirements into technical solutions, mentor engineers, contribute to code reviews and documentation, and evaluate modern engineering tools and technologies.
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Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in below, we encourage you to apply!
About the Role
Join a team building the backend services that power critical order management and omnichannel retail experiences.
As a Software Engineer on the Order Management team, you'll help design, build, test, and support scalable services that manage complex order workflows. You'll work with technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, relational and NoSQL databases, while gaining exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architecture, production observability, and modern engineering practices.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving problems, writing high-quality software, and taking ownership of the applications they help build-from development through production.
What You'll Do
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Us?
Benefits
If you're excited about building micro services and making a real impact in the order management domain, apply now! Let's innovate together
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Thank you for dedicating your time and talent to Lowe's. We want to give you more opportunities to learn and grow, so if you find a position you're interested in below, we encourage you to apply!
About the Role
Join a team building the backend services that power critical order management and omnichannel retail experiences.
As a Software Engineer on the Order Management team, you'll help design, build, test, and support scalable services that manage complex order workflows. You'll work with technologies including Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, relational and NoSQL databases, while gaining exposure to distributed systems, event-driven architecture, production observability, and modern engineering practices.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving problems, writing high-quality software, and taking ownership of the applications they help build-from development through production.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
- Build and support microservices and event-driven applications using technologies such as Kafka.
- Translate business requirements and functional specifications into technical solutions and production-ready code.
- Participate in technical design discussions and contribute to solutions that are scalable, maintainable, resilient, and aligned with engineering standards.
- Develop automated unit, integration, and behavior-driven tests using tools such as JUnit, Mockito, and Cucumber.
- Work with relational and NoSQL databases, including technologies such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- Build observability into applications and use monitoring and logging tools such as Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana to understand application health and performance.
- Troubleshoot application and production issues, participate in root-cause analysis, and help implement solutions that improve reliability and prevent recurring problems.
- Use source control, build, and delivery tools such as Bitbucket, Maven, Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines as part of the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and other cross-functional teams to deliver solutions supporting order management workflows.
- Participate in code reviews, technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of team engineering practices.
- Evaluate new tools and technologies and contribute ideas that simplify development, testing, deployment, and operational processes.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years of software development experience with hands-on experience developing backend applications using Java or a comparable object-oriented programming language.
- Experience developing applications using Spring Boot, microservices, APIs, or similar backend technologies.
- Experience with one or more of the following: event-driven or messaging technologies, relational or NoSQL databases, automated testing, CI/CD, or DevOps practices.
- Experience working within an Agile software development lifecycle and using modern source-control practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience developing applications with Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience building or supporting microservices and event-driven systems using Kafka or a comparable messaging platform.
- Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, or similar technologies.
- Experience with automated testing tools and practices, including technologies such as JUnit, Mockito, or Cucumber.
- Experience supporting applications in production, including troubleshooting, monitoring, incident response, or root-cause analysis using tools such as Elasticsearch, Prometheus, Grafana, or similar platforms.
- Experience with build, source-control, and delivery technologies such as Bitbucket, Maven, Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience working with order management, retail, e-commerce, fulfillment, inventory, payments, or other transaction-oriented systems is a plus.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Shape the future of Order Management by building critical services that directly impact customer experience.
- Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning with the latest tech trends and opportunities to explore new tools and frameworks.
- Collaborative Environment: Work with smart, passionate people in a culture that values collaboration, inclusiveness, and innovation.
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, health benefits, and career development programs.
Benefits
- 401k with up to 4.25% match
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
- Tuition-Free Education
- 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
- 10% Associate Discount
- For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits
If you're excited about building micro services and making a real impact in the order management domain, apply now! Let's innovate together
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Lowe's is a core value S&P 500 equity stock and a dividend aristocrat. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of software development or related experience
- Hands-on backend application development experience with Java and Spring Boot
- 4+ years of experience with frontend technologies, middleware, database technologies, or DevOps
- Experience designing and supporting microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems using Kafka
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience with automated unit, integration, or behavior-driven testing
- Experience with source control and modern software development practices
- 4+ years implementing solutions through the software development life cycle using iterative Agile development
- Master's degree in Computer Science, CIS, or a related field
- Experience with Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cucumber, JUnit, Mockito, Bitbucket, Maven, or Gradle
- 4+ years working with an ITIL framework, defect or incident tracking software, web services, and application or integration middleware
- 4+ years defining technical requirements and performing high-level design for complex solutions
- 4+ years writing technical documentation in a software environment and developing and implementing business systems
- 4+ years working with three or more of CI/CD tools and pipelines, frontend technologies, middleware, database technologies, or DevOps
- Experience with Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana
Lowe’s Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) match up to 4.25%—with early eligibility and immediate vesting—is repeatedly highlighted, including access for regular part-time associates. Feedback suggests this makes retirement benefits a notable strength of the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount allows associates to buy company stock on favorable terms. Feedback suggests this ownership opportunity meaningfully supplements base compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Eligible full-time associates can receive up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 4 weeks of paid parental leave, with adoption assistance and some fertility-related coverage also noted. Descriptions emphasize these as core elements of the family-support offering.
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The Company
What We Do
It’s curious to think of innovation and stability co-existing. But we pair a 100-year track record of success with a hunger to do things differently. Everyone is in the work — tackling complex problems where your impact can build back or build up the communities we serve. We fill our halls with curious minds from all walks of life. Our differences make us stronger, which is why our leaders build cultures of recognition and inclusion. You are heard, and your curiosities are celebrated and championed here.
Why Work With Us
We have built a space where the curious can move freely. Up in title, up in skills, to the side with teams, or back to try something completely new. We help you find your path — because when you win, we all win.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Typical time on-site:
2 days a week
