Software Engineer- Backend Java

About Our Team

Home improvement projects can be complicated and confusing to manage, but it doesn't need to be. We are seeking software engineers with an innovative spirit to help customers and associates alike connect and manage their projects from inspiration to installation.

Please note, the ideal candidate for this role will need to be located in a commutable distance from our new Technology Hub in Charlotte, NC or be open to relocation, as eligible

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this role is to translate business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs and to deliver code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions. This includes developing, configuring, or modifying integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments. This role facilitates the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications.

Ideal Candidate will have:

• Building Orchestration and data service layers using Java / Springboot using patterns like MVC
• Backend Java Developer with experience using the Spring Framework to help with creating services that range from gateways, orchestration layers, content and experience providers for micro-front-end layers. Supporting both Associate and Customer facing tools.
• Solid Experience with NoSql data stores such as MongoDB
• Some experience with Kafka and event driven data streams

Key Responsibilities

• Translates business requirements and specifications into logical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions with occasional guidance from senior colleagues; partners with Product Team to understand business needs and functional specifications
• Develops, configures, or modifies integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments by designing and coding component-based applications using various programming languages
• Tests application using TDD and BDD frameworks (e.g., jest, cypress, mockito, selenium, cucumber, etc.)
• Conducts root cause analysis of issues; reviews new and existing code
• Implements continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes to ensure quality and efficiency in the development cycle using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Gradle, Spinnaker, JFrog, etc.
• Ideates, builds, and publishes reusable libraries to improve productivity across teams
• Conducts the implementation and maintenance of complex business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications
• Solves difficult technical problems; solutions are testable, maintainable, and efficient
• Demonstrates strong understanding of at least 1 of the four competencies below with working knowledge of 1 other: • Fronted: Building UI using React and NodeJS with proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS • Middleware: Building resource efficient, scalable, and resilient Microservices and APIs using Java/Python/Go. • Databases: Building optimal database persistence solutions using right database technologies (ex, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, KAFKA etc) • DevOps: Creating automated CI-CD processes using containerization solutions (Docker), CI tools (Drone, Jenkins, Spinnaker), Orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm) and Infrastructure automation (ArgoCD, Rancher, Ansible, Terraform, Chef)

Required Qualifications• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)• 2 years of experience in software development or a related field• 2 years of experience in database technologies• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Java / Springboot using patterns like MVC

• Experience using the Spring Framework to help with creating services that range from gateways, orchestration layers, content and experience providers for micro-front-end layers. Supporting both Associate and Customer facing tools.

• Solid Experience with NoSql data stores such as MongoDB

• Some experience with Kafka and event driven data streams• Master's Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field• 2 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization• 4 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software• 4 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment• 2 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework• 2 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports• Experience with application and integration middleware• Experience with database technologies

About Lowe's

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer transactions a week in the U.S. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over $97 billion, approximately $92 billion of sales were generated in the U.S., where Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

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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.