Software Engineer- Java/Kafka

Your Impact
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.

What you will do

• 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 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 TDD and BDD frameworks (e.g., jest, cypress, mockito, selenium, cucumber, etc.)
• Conducts root cause analysis of issues; reviews new and existing code
• Implements continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes to ensure quality and efficiency in the development cycle using tools such as Jenkins, Git, Gradle, Spinnaker, JFrog, etc.
• 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; solutions are testable, maintainable, and efficient
• Demonstrates strong understanding of at least 1 of the four competencies below with working knowledge of 1 other:
  • Fronted: Building UI using React and NodeJS with proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML and CSS
  • Middleware: Building resource efficient, scalable, and resilient Microservices and APIs using Java/Python/Go.
  • Databases: Building optimal database persistence solutions using right database technologies (ex, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis, KAFKA etc)
  • DevOps: Creating automated CI-CD processes using containerization solutions (Docker), CI tools (Drone, Jenkins, Spinnaker), Orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm) and Infrastructure automation (ArgoCD, Rancher, Ansible, Terraform, Chef)
• Individual Contributor

Qualifications
Minimum 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
* 4 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
* 4 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment
* 2 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
* 2 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports
* Experience with application and integration middleware
* Experience with database technologies

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.