What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer - API/Backend Engineer position at Lowes?
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.
Specifically, this Server-side Engineer will be part of Mobile Engineering team, working on Mobile Service Layer (Backend for Frontend) used by the Lowes Mobile App. The BFF layer is used by both Android and iOS clients and helps getting out new products and features. Strong API skills (both as a provider and consumer) is a must. Should be able to work with large team of engineers, product, designers.
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 the 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 test-driven development and behavior-driven development frameworks to ensure the integrity of the application.
Conducts root cause analysis of issues and participates in the code review process to identify gaps.
Implements continuous integration/continuous delivery processes to ensure quality and efficiency in the development cycle using DevOps automation processes and tools.
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 to ensure solutions are testable, maintainable, and efficient.
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
Master's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field
2 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
2 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
2 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment
Experience with application and integration middleware.
Experience to consume and provide APIs.
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, 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.
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.
