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Job Summary
We are seeking a Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and event-driven architectures to build and support scalable, cloud-native applications. This role will focus on developing microservices, real-time data streaming solutions, and modern web applications while leveraging technologies such as Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, React/Angular, and cloud-native platforms. The ideal candidate has experience designing distributed systems, building high-performance backend services, and collaborating across engineering, platform, and DevOps teams to deliver resilient, production-ready solutions.
This role is based out of our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC. This is a hybrid work model (4 days in office, 1 day remote).
Backend & Microservices Engineering
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful APIs.
- Build and enhance cloud-native distributed applications with a focus on scalability, resiliency, and maintainability.
- Develop event-driven solutions using Apache Kafka and Kafka Streams.
- Optimize application performance, security, and reliability.
Full Stack Development
- Design and develop responsive user interfaces using Angular, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.
- Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and event-driven services.
- Deliver seamless end-to-end user experiences across web platforms.
Data Streaming & Platform Engineering
- Build and maintain real-time data pipelines using Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, and Apache NiFi.
- Develop alert orchestration and operational intelligence solutions.
- Implement audit logging, monitoring, and observability frameworks.
- Support large-scale event-processing platforms and real-time analytics.
Cloud-Native & Container Platforms
- Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes-based environments.
- Develop and maintain containerized solutions using Docker and Helm.
- Support serverless architectures using Knative and cloud-native technologies.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployments through GitOps, Jenkins, and ArgoCD.
Advanced Platforms & Innovation
- Contribute to AI-enabled backend solutions and intelligent analytics platforms.
- Support knowledge graph and semantic data initiatives using TTL, RDF, and R2RML technologies.
- Integrate machine learning workflows using Kubeflow and MLflow.
- Build backend services supporting IoT and real-time event streaming ecosystems.
Engineering Excellence
- Develop production-quality code with strong testing and documentation standards.
- Participate in architecture reviews and technical design discussions.
- Collaborate with platform, infrastructure, SRE, and data engineering teams.
- Mentor junior developers and support engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications
- 4-6+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
- Hands-on experience building microservices-based applications.
- Experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, and event-driven architectures.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts and design patterns.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases:
- PostgreSQL
- Cassandra
- MongoDB
- Redis
- Elastic
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitOps, and ArgoCD.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Skills Required
- 4-6+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
- Hands-on experience building microservices-based applications
- Experience with Apache Kafka, Kafka Streams, and event-driven architectures
- Strong understanding of distributed systems concepts and design patterns
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB, Redis, and Elastic
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitOps, and ArgoCD
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advance Auto Parts Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Benefits are described as including a 401(k) plan with company matching, which is repeatedly positioned as a notable strength. Retirement tools like HSAs/FSAs and related financial protections (life and disability coverage) further reinforce the sense of baseline financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as broad, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision options, with additional supplemental medical plans. Eligibility beginning shortly after hire for full-time roles is framed as a practical advantage for accessing coverage earlier in tenure.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as accruing and increasing with tenure, and parental leave is included among the offerings. Flexible PTO for longer-tenured employees is positioned as an added offset for a subset of roles.
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What We Do
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
