Principal Software Engineer - Sterling Order Management System

Overview
REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When you work for the co-op, you do your best work with the support to live your best life. And you play a part in shaping the future of the outdoors, for people and our planet.
This job contributes to REI's success by designing, developing, implementing, documenting and maintaining systems applications with a high level of complexity that requires innovation and ingenuity. Models and acts in accordance with REI's guiding values and mission.

• Acts as a technical lead or consultant on all projects including highly complex projects
• Responsible for solving highly technical and complex problems on multiple projects
• Leads innovation by exploring new technology, create proof-of-concept implementations, then shepherding those concepts into production
• Provides technical guidance to ensure installed systems are working effectively and proposed systems will meet organization's future needs
• Analyzes, designs, develops, implements, documents and maintains applications systems, working on highly complex work tasks or project assignments
• Gathers, analyzes and translates business and non-functional requirements into a solution design
• Leads meetings to define business requirements and technical solutions. Manages tasks, estimates resource, establishes timelines and prioritizes work
• Designs, develops to specifications and maintains application code in accordance with the current development and project management methodologies and practices
• Manages work assignments according to current project methodologies or as directed
• Prepares required documentation for the portion of work assigned
• Consults with Quality Assurance and Business Analysts in the development and execution of test plans
• Formulates systems scope and objectives and resolves highly complex technical issues
• Provides technical assistance and problem resolution for assigned systems
• Leads resolution of production support problems in accordance with problem management and incident management policies and procedures
• Coordinates problem resolution and change requests with vendors
• Provides leadership to ensure that application changes follow change management policies and procedures
• Prepares periodic and ad hoc status reports for each assignment to department manager and project manages
• Identifies, provides recommendations and champions system process improvements. Ensures improvements and/or changes to operations are implemented and monitored to increase efficiency
• Acts as a mentor and source for direction, training and guidance for less experienced departmental staff
• May conduct technical walkthroughs with Software Engineers to ensure technical feasibility and standards across departments
• Helps technical managers refine the hiring process, participates in hiring activities, and helps to onboard new team members
• Performs all duties of a Sr. Software Engineer as time allows after considering the above

Responsibilities and Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 8+ years engineering experience with large-scale applications specifically Sterling Order Management System
• Strong experience in Java, Angular UI, Performance tuning, Customer, Store and Disturbed Order Management. (COM, SOM and DOM)
• Experience designing, building and delivering Order Management and fulfillment solutions using DevOps and Continuous delivery principles
• A passion for jumping in, learning new stuff, and getting your hands dirty
• 2+ years as a team leader
• Strong knowledge & hands-on experience on Sterling Web store customizations
• Perform code reviews and recommends corrections as necessary
• Experience creating and executing implementation strategies for complex systems
• Ability to apply highly complex principles, theories and concepts of the technical discipline and provide solutions to a wide range of complex tasks, projects and problems
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation for 24x7 service requirement
• Ability to work on multiple assignments simultaneously
• In-depth knowledge of technical solutions for line of business supported
• Ability in all phases of technical writing for information or infrastructure systems
• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities
• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions

Technologies you may use include

• Java/J2EE
• Angular UI
• REST API's
• SQL
• Oracle
• Mongo DB No SQL
• Microservices
• Kafka
• IBM JMS MQ
• IBM WebSphere
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• AWS
• Git
• JIRA
• Graphite/Grafana
• Dynatrace
• Linux

Closing
At REI, we believe the outdoors is for all. We are committed to becoming a fully inclusive, anti-racist, multicultural organization. We know that there's strength in our diversity - that each employee brings unique skills, experiences, and perspectives. Every day you are driving change, fostering a culture of respect, and knowing you're backed by benefits that support your whole life. To work towards this commitment and fulfill our brand promise of inspiring and enabling a life outside for everyone, we seek employees who demonstrate different ways of working, create a sense of belonging, and actively listen and learn.
Pay Transparency
We are committed to practices that promote pay equity and transparency. As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, REI provides a range of compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location or other relevant factors.
REI offers all regular employees a generous employee discount, access to health benefits, a retirement savings plan and accrued time off. Click here for a detailed overview of benefits plans by employee profile.
Pay Range
$127,600 - $204,100 per year