Applications Developer - IT Applications
Horizontal Talent

Job Info

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Overview

• The Application Developer is an experienced web developer who has a general understanding of backend development principles in one or more programming languages and has previous relevant experience with agile or iterative development.
• This individual contributor will have the curiosity to learn the latest technologies, keep up with the latest frameworks and IT trends, and work in a fast-paced retail environment.
• As a member of a dynamic agile product team, the Application Developer will work closely with a diverse group of cross-functional partners to deliver a best-in-class customer experience, aligned with business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop performant and scalable features/solutions that satisfy technical specs and acceptance criteria
• Research and analyze existing systems and technologies
• Implement and maintain third-party integrations and feeds
• Builds strong customer relationships and maintain a strong customer focus
• Participate in the estimation of the product team's work
• Proactively communicate status, questions and issues to technical lead/manager
• Establish strong team and peer relationships
• Follow the established processes, policies, standards, and procedures to assure compliance with corporate and regulatory policies and standards
• Maintain technical and support documentation
• Stay current with what is happening in the retail industry and technology to bring those ideas to the table

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in relevant technologies (Note: show any relevant technologies on external job description only.)
• Experience developing on leading Enterprise Ecommerce Platforms
• Working knowledge with CI/CD tracking tool (Jenkins, Teamcity etc.)
• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit test suites like Jtest
• Experience with JSON, XML, HTML, and CSS
• Experience with JavaScript and libraries such as Node, Express, jQuery, AngularJS, React, Vue, etc.
• Experience with consuming RESTful web services
• Working knowledge with version control systems such as Git or Bitbucket
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Working knowledge of developer management tools such as Jira & Confluence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more backend development languages, such as Node JS, Express, Python, GoLang, Java, Ruby, PHP, or other
• Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Experience with client-server technology, as well as Server-side JavaScript
• Experience with building with microservices-based architecture
• Experience creating and managing API integrations and data feeds
• Analysis and debugging skills to quickly identify the root cause for resolution (small complexity)
• Working knowledge of database concepts including SQL, working knowledge of noSQL is a plus
• Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible team member
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities
• Organized, detail-oriented, level-headed, and flexible at all times
• Desire to learn and to adapt to changing technology
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Notes:

• The backend language that will be used currently will be Javascript
• Salesforce Commerce Cloud
• Looking for hands-on experience with OCAPI / SCAPI APIs
• Experience with SFCC Composable / PWA Kit development is a plus

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