Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
As Staff Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team dedicated to enhancing the customer experience. You will collaborate closely with Design, Product Management, and Engineering experts to tackle real-world challenges and deliver innovative solutions that elevate our retail offerings.
STAFF BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Expert in Java and JEE development, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, Spring Security
Experience with build management tools such as Gradle or Maven
Knowledge of source control systems such as GIT
Database design and implementation experience in either SQL or NoSQL databases
Experience designing and implementing distributed caching technologies such as Redis
Experience leading requirements refinement, planning, estimation, development, testing, and deployment
Work cross-functionally between multiple product teams
Architect enterprise-grade applications
What You’ll Do
Lead the development of high-quality applications that are robust, observable and measurable. Using extreme programming (XP) practices and a user-centric approach
Navigate the entire application lifecycle in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other engineers on the product team
Leverage critical thinking, lead lean experimentation and influence decisions backed by data and industry best practices to implement desired business outcomes
Establish and lead product engineering and software standards and continuously elevate existing standards using the new ones in the industry
Mentor junior team members in pairing sessions, one-on-ones and ad-hoc as the need arises, and create teachable moments
Contribute to cultural transformation by modeling partnership, collaboration, and technical initiatives and giving and receiving feedback regularly both within the team and across the organization
Champion XP practice and knows when to customize it for effectiveness and also engages in conversations around practice, processes and community
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
6+ years of experience in software development
Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities
Advanced knowledge of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas, and testing strategies
Experience with large-scale application troubleshooting and performance tuning
Demonstrated experience working with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
Knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and test-driven development
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
Familiarity and experience with XP (Extreme Programming)
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Top Skills
What We Do
Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states
Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app.
Our Vision:
- The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle
- Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands,
always delivering quality and discovery
- Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs
- Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop
