What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - DIGITAL PLATFORMS position at Macys?
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Job Overview
The Lead, Software Engineer at Macys Technology reports to the Tech Manager, Engineering and plays a pivotal role in leading the technical direction and development of enterprise solutions. As a lead engineer, they serve as the technical anchor for the engineering team supporting a product. They create, own, and are responsible for the application architecture that best serves the product in its functional and non-functional needs. They identify and drive architectural changes to accelerate feature development or improve the quality of service. Possessing deep and broad engineering skills, they are capable of independently establishing an architecture, yet they choose to influence a wider team by acting as a force multiplier. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs. Perform other duties as assigned.
What You Will Do
- Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure distributed software systems.
- Develop and review technical design documentation, and provide leadership through constructive code reviews and design guidance to team members.
- Collaborate effectively within a team of passionate developers in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented environment.
- Lead a technical team by setting an example and nurturing the growth of junior team members.
- Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Skills You Will Need
Software Architecture : Proficiency in designing and implementing robust, scalable, and secure distributed software systems.
Technical Leadership : Ability to develop and review technical design documentation and provide leadership through constructive code reviews and design guidance to team members.
Team Collaboration : Demonstrated effectiveness in collaborating within a team of passionate developers in a fast-paced, outcome-oriented environment.
Team Leadership and Mentorship : Experience leading a technical team by setting an example and nurturing the growth of junior team members.
Technical Proficiency : In-depth knowledge of Java and proficiency in mastering other tools of the trade, including various modern programming languages and experience with open-source web and data technologies such as Spring Boot, NoSQL, Microservices, and Cloud services (with a preference for Google Cloud Platform).
Cloud-Native Application Development : Minimum of 3 years of experience in building cloud-native applications in private and public cloud environments, with a preference for experience in Google Cloud Platform.
Open Source Technologies : At least 4 years of experience with open-source technologies in a high-volume distributed environment.
DevOps Practices : Experience working in a DevOps-oriented culture that prioritizes continuous integration and continuous deployment.
Retail Technologies : Experience in multi-channel retail technologies is preferred.
Communication Skills : Ability to effectively share technical information and communicate technical issues and solutions to all levels of the business.
Project Management : Ability to juggle multiple projects, identify primary and secondary objectives, prioritize time, and communicate timelines to team members effectively.
Ownership Mentality : Demonstrated ability and desire to take product / project ownership.
Who You Are
What We Can Offer You
About Macys
Now is an exciting time for a Macy's career as we continue to focus on creating exciting and memorable experiences for every Macy's customer, whether their journey starts online or in the store. Our opportunities in Sales, Merchandise, Operations, Customer Service, Warehouse, Marketing, and other areas let you express your creativity and commitment to excellence, grow your career and make a difference to your Macy's colleagues and customers.
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This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives / bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical / vision / dental / life / disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at macysJOBS.com.
