Demo

Software Engineer, Backend

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/1/2025

 

ROLE PROFILE DESCRIPTION

 

 

X FULL-TIME

 

ð PART-TIME

 

40

 

HOURS PER WEEK

ð CONTRACTOR

ð INTERN

 X EXEMPT

ð NON-EXEMPT

 

WHO WE ARE

 

We’re not in the wing business. We’re in the flavor business. It’s been our mission To Serve the World Flavor since we first opened in 1994, and we’re just getting started. 1997 saw the opening of our first brand partner operated Wingstop location, and by 2002 we had served the world one billion wings. It’s flavor that defines us and has made Wingstop one of the fastest growing brands in the restaurant industry.

 

Above all else – our success is largely due to our people and our core values, or what we call The Wingstop Way, of being entrepreneurial, service-minded, fun and authentic. We believe having a strong people foundation centered on these collective values creates a crave-worthy culture and talented team, as well as ensures our brand is poised for accelerated growth. We all win together.

 

WHAT WE’LL NEED

Wingstop is looking for a Software Engineer (Backend) joining our Digital/eCommerce team developing and supporting our proprietary eCommerce platform. We are seeking seasoned backend developers who can perform hands-on software development using micro-services architecture, REST APIs, batch processes, reporting jobs using cutting-edge open-source frameworks and cloud native microservices.

 

  • Hands-on software development using a disciplined approach to development, code review, testing, documentation and code structure in a team environment.
  • Scope, design, and build scalable, resilient distributed systems using modern tech stack and cloud native architecture.
  • Scope, design and develop our Digital API’s using microservices architecture.
  • Build product definition and leverage your technical skills to drive towards the right solution 
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration throughout the entire software lifecycle 
  • Lead design sessions and code reviews with peers to elevate the quality of engineering across the organization 
  • Define, create, and support reusable application components/patterns from a business and technology perspective 
  • Utilizes developer tooling across the software development life cycle (task management, source code, building, deployment, operations, real-time communication) to perform advanced-level Mobile/Web/UI design, implementation, and maintenance activities under minimal direction 
  • Drive automation in Quality Assurance, Infra and SRE functions.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Product and Cloud Engineering teams to keep digital assets fully functional, secure, and up to date with business needs.
  • Implement policies, roles, data access controls, monitoring events, resolve system and data issues for continuous functioning of APIs
  • Mentor junior developers through work product review, help with design, development tools and development best practices

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field; master’s degree preferred
  • 8 years of experience in software development as senior engineer, technical lead 
  • Experience working in Retail industry/QSR and eCommerce is highly preferred
  • Proven track record of executing on the full product lifecycle (inception through deprecation) to create highly scalable and flexible RESTful APIs using MACH architecture and C#/.NET.
  • Experience optimizing API for frontend using GraphQL or similar technology
  • Strong Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, etc.) platform knowledge 
  • Solid foundation and hands-on experience of relational DB like MSSQL/Postgres and NoSQL database like Cassandra or MongoDB.
  • Experience working in distributed and event driven systems using RabbitMQ/Mass Transit or Kafka.
  • Hands-on experience using caching technology like Reddis
  • Experience with developing microservices using Java/Spring boot is added advantage.
  • Experience with version control like GitLab, CI/CD pipelines and best practices. Automated deployment experience using Jenkins/Amazon Code Deploy/Pipeline
  • Hands on experience debugging production software, monitoring tools like AppDynamics or any similar one and dashboarding and alerting platforms like Grafana.
  • Knowledge in API security frameworks, token management and user access control including OAuth2, JWT, OpenAPI, etc.
  • Experience working with API Gateway, CDNs, API Performance and load testing.
  • Well versed in writing Unit, Integration & Functional test and frameworks
  • Experience in software quality and operational excellence practices. 
  • Experience in agile development methodology. 
  • Experience deploying containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.

 

 

WHO YOU ARE

HUMBLE: Embracing humbleness fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, where individuals prioritize the success of the team over personal recognition, ultimately contributing to a more cohesive and effective workplace.

HUNGRY: You have a fire in you to keep pursuing excellence. You have strong technical knowledge and an analytical mindset, easily managing tasks and projects across business lines, and building relationships.

 

SMART: You have a high degree of emotional intelligence and a thirst for knowledge.  You have the aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively, the talent to apply sound, strategic thinking and analysis to address a variety of business circumstances, and the capability to produce high-quality, detail-oriented work within a fast-paced environment.

 

SERVICE-MINDED: You consider others at every turn by exercising your responsibilities in an energetic, proactive and organized way.

 

ENTREPRENEURIAL: You work with an owner’s mentality when collaborating cross-functionally as you manage multiple concurrent tasks and projects from inception through execution. 

 

 

BENEFITS

 

Flavor Perks:

  • Unlimited paid time off for exempt employees
  • One paid volunteer day of your choice
  • Competitive bonus structure for eligible roles
  • Team member stock purchase plan
  • Health savings or flexible spending account options
  • 401k – (dollar for dollar on the first 3% and then 50 cents on the dollar for the next 2% for team member contributions up to 5% of eligible compensation)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance provided
  • Pet insurance
  • Education Assistance
  • Wellness reimbursement program
  • Paid maternity and paternity leave

Fun is the best flavor:

  • Lunch provided every Tuesday and Thursday in office
  • Work from home Fridays
  • Discount on Wingstop gift cards
  • Discounts at Under Armour, FitBit, NFL, and NHL
  • Discounted onsite dry cleaning
  • Onsite game room

 

Wingstop provides equal opportunities for everyone that works for us and everyone that applies to join our team, without regard to sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, any service, past, present, or future, in the uniformed services of the United States (military or veteran status), or any other consideration protected by federal, state, or local law.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Software Engineer, Backend?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Software Engineer, Backend career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$146,673 - $180,130
Income Estimation: 
$146,673 - $180,130
Income Estimation: 
$176,149 - $220,529
Income Estimation: 
$77,657 - $95,021
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
Income Estimation: 
$146,673 - $180,130
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.

Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Dallas, TX Full Time
SUPPLY PLANNER, POULTRY WINGSTOP RESTAURANTS, INC. ROLE PROFILE DESCRIPTION WHO WE ARE We’re not in the wing business. W...
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Dallas, TX Full Time
ROLE PROFILE: WINGSTOP RESTAURANTS, INC. ROLE PROFILE OVERVIEW ROLE TITLE ROLE LOCATION Dallas REPORTS TO NAME TEAM REPO...
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Dallas, TX Full Time
ROLE PROFILE DESCRIPTION X FULL-TIME ð PART-TIME 40 HOURS PER WEEK ð CONTRACTOR ð INTERN X EXEMPT ð NON-EXEMPT WHO WE AR...
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc.
Hired Organization Address Dallas, TX Full Time
ROLE PROFILE OVERVIEW ROLE LOCATION Global Support Center REPORTS TO NAME TEAM IT REPORTS TO TITLE ROLE PROFILE DESCRIPT...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Software Engineer, Backend jobs in the Dallas, TX area that may be a better fit.

Backend Clojure Engineer

Pitch Software GmbH, Mesquite, TX

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!