The Role
The Sr. Software Engineer will design and develop cloud-based microservices, lead a development team, ensure adherence to coding standards, and support project activities while maintaining high-quality software solutions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Title: Sr. Software Engineer - Transaction Layer
Reports To: Sr. Engineering Manager
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans–we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident.
Get to Know the Role:
The Sr. Software Engineer will design and develop API-first, cloud-ready modern commerce applications. Furthermore, they will undertake team lead responsibilities, encompassing the planning and direction of software project work executed by the engineering team. Lastly, they will be responsible for providing support for critical cloud-based microservices applications.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and develop back-end cloud-ready microservices and REST APIs.
- Based on assigned development tasks, produce technical documentation, refine stories, and participate in grooming sessions.
- Collaborate with the Architecture team to craft technical designs and drive the evolution of our site architecture.
- Write high-quality code consistent with our coding standards and unit test scripts.
- Write automated tests for new and existing features to ensure exceptionally high quality.
- Participate in project activities, including status meetings and reviews of other engineers' designs and code.
- Coordinate with other developers to test integrated code components across multiple features.
- Coordinate with Quality Engineering (QE) to perform end-to-end testing for major features to ensure quality solutions.
- Triage production bugs related to functionality or performance issues.
- Prepare the Correction of Errors document, Root cause analysis for the Production Incidents
- Participate in, and lead, continuous education programs to enhance skills both technically and in the business domain.
- Sustain existing functionality and systems through technology updates and functional enhancements.
- Ensure all designs and code adhere to the highest security standards.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
- Experience leading a development team in a cross-functional commerce environment
- 4+ years of experience in REST APIs development using Java, Spring, Springboot, and any of the cloud technologies such as Pivotal Cloud Foundry, Google Cloud, Azure, or AWS following an agile methodology
- Advanced knowledge of Spring frameworks, APIGateway Frameworks and Node application frameworks
- Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, project management (from conception to completion) and planning skills
- Good Understanding of Core Java/J2EE Design Patterns
- Experience developing micro services applications with Spring / Springboot Framework, kubernetes, API Gateways in cloud - GCP preferably
- Experience in building RESTful web services
- Experience in Unit testing framework like Junit, Mockito
- Experience with Grafana and writing queries
- Experience with development tools like maven, Ant, Gradle, Git
- Collaboration experience with different teams working in agile development model
- Nice to have experience:
- Leveraging SAGA pattern architecture to build cloud based micro services
- Implementing features with Domain Driven Design technique and modeling
- Designing and developing enterprise applications in the retail space
- Familiarity with modern engineering principles related CI/CD, Kubernetes
- Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) principles and practices
- Retail commerce experience
Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here
- Generous employee discount
- Summer Fridays
- Casual dress code
- Hybrid schedule
- FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)
Pay/Benefits Information
- Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
- Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
- Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here
- AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Get to Know AEO
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed.
Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners.
At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey.
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO
We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.
Top Skills
Ant
AWS
Azure
Git
GCP
Gradle
Grafana
Java
Junit
Kubernetes
Maven
Mockito
Pivotal Cloud Foundry
Rest Apis
Spring
Spring Boot
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