JOB DESCRIPTION
Applications Developer - IT Applications
12 months duration
Remote to start
Role is intended for contract-to-hire
Local and Remote are being considered. EST or Central time zone preferred.
Candidates with no visa preferred
contract likely extended in 6 month increments
Applications Developer - IT Applications
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
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