At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. The Chewy Vet Care team is looking for a dedicated Backend Software Engineer II in Boston, MA to help us deliver industry leading self-service tools to empower Pet Parents to access the highest quality of pet care available. In this role, you will develop platforms on Chewy.com related to Clinic discoverability, scheduling, access to medical records, and much more. In this role, the ideal candidate will engage in development, testing, and make contributions to the growth and development of one of Chewy's fastest growing areas. We continue to grow and always Think Big about new innovative ideas, while consistently exploring opportunities to differentiate ourselves in the industry.
What You'll Do:
- Apply algorithms, data structures, and design patterns to produce efficient and performant code
- Develop, extend, and debug code within the scope of their team's existing tools and services
- Solve root causes of and solutions for bugs and production issues
- Make meaningful contributions to the team's existing backend environment
- Participate in on-call rotations and operational excellence
What you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar; or equivalent experience
- 4+ years of professional experience as Software Engineer
- Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building and scaling distributed systems or web services.
- Experience with cloud based infrastructure (AWS preferred) and DevOps practices
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab).
- Knowledge of RESTful APIs
- Familiarity with testing frameworks
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Experience in an agile development environment, collaborating with application development and architecture teams
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with JavaScript, React, Next.js or other modern front end frameworks for full stack development
- Playwright experience / E2E Test Automation frameworks
- Web application performance optimization
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What the Team is Saying
What We Do
We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.
We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.
At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.
Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.
We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.
We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.
Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
Why Work With Us
We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.
With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.
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