Technology Senior Applications Engineer

*please note that this position does not provide sponsorship at this time. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. 

The Senior Applications Engineer position is responsible for designing, developing and enhancing software for custom applications and services. This role requires strong experience in Java and other high-level languages, strong experience with database development, an understanding of retail business, and collaboration with a team of developers on both individual and group projects. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

Position Reports To

Development Director or Manager

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster an employee-first culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and maintains applications using various programming languages (including Java) and relational databases in a distributed multi-tier and service-oriented environment
• Coordinates development activity and works directly with subject matter experts, project stakeholders, and executive leadership
• Designs, develops, and maintains applications developed in various programming languages and technologies, including but not limited to:
  • Java 8+ (Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA, JUnit, Maven)
  • Oracle (SQL and PL/SQL)
  • PostgreSQL
  • Git (GitHub)
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
  • Docker Implementations
  • GCP / AWS Services
  • Shell scripting
• Conducts and participates in code reviews
• Contributes to automated test suite
• Automates software builds, test executions and deployments
• Works to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve production issues
• Communicates to all levels of the organization regarding project development status, issues and production problems
• Participates in evolving the Agile/Scrum based SDLC, ensuring that the SDLC meets the needs of the Development Team, as well as fitting within the larger organizational processes, personnel and culture
• Monitors development activities to ensure data security and audit compliance
• Ensures development deliverables are adequately tested
• Partners with the Quality Assurance Team and subject matter experts to ensure that testing is complete, and that ongoing testing is addressed through various levels of automated testing
• Attends and participates in development meetings
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties
• Coordinates development activity and works directly with subject matter experts, business stakeholders, and executive leadership
• Provides technical guidance in streamlining software builds and deployment (CICD) to ensure high code quality and reliability
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Provides thought leadership and technical direction in designing and developing a reliable, scalable and secured solution for retail applications such as eCommerce, Store POS, Order management or Supply Chain
• Contributes in technology/architecture strategy and roadmap for the Enterprise
• Provides thought leadership and technical direction for development team

The Benefits of Working Here 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include: 

• Competitive Pay 
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans 
• Discount: 50% on Elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 25% on Avera
• Paid Time Off plus Holidays 
• 401(k) plan
• Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies 

Experience and Skills Required

• College degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or comparable experience
• 10+ years academic or work experience in software development
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
• Strong experience in object-oriented design (OOAD), domain-driven design, API, cloud-native and programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby etc.
• Strong understanding of retail or eCommerce business
• Experience working with Agile development methodologies (Scrum), preferred
• Object oriented design and development experience
• Ability to work in macOS, Windows and UNIX/Linux environments
• Experience and knowledge in Cloud computing (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Familiar with SQL (i.e. Oracle, PostgreSQL, MS SQL) and no-SQL (i.e. MongoDB, Cassandra, Couchbase) databases
• Familiar with domain-driven design and API (Swagger)
• Ability to collaborate with developers and product owners in developing new software applications and enhancements
• Responsible for staying current with new technology developments and techniques
• Ability to work with the team to define test cases, metrics, and resolution guidelines
• Ability to identify underlying causes of business issues, and recommend appropriate corrective action or problem resolution
• Proactively seek to accomplish projects and other business-related initiatives by leveraging technology resources
• Is committed to working scheduled hours, and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness, and in a safe manner
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail, and solid organizational and prioritization skills, while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Professional manner and strong communication skills internally and with outside vendor partners
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused, and life-changing

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act

Office Physical Requirements

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