Software Engineer / Backend Developer (Ecommerce)

You’re a Software Engineer / Backend Web Developer who is passionate about learning and building great code. Discover a career designed to be different.

Technologies aside, at Room & Board our Software Engineers / Backend Developersfind their work rewarding in the following ways:

• We’re using the latest in technology. As a progressive retailer focused on providing first-in-class customer service and design services through our physical stores, virtual design services and robust ecommerce site, our technology stack is a priority and current.
• The code is complex. Our product assortment is vast, diverse and often custom, so there’s a lot of depth and complexity in our business requirements and domain. We’re given the autonomy to solve in a creative way and do the best work we can.
• Quality is in everything we do. Our "Technical Debt" is low. We believe in doing it right the first time. We take time to go back and fix things before moving on too quickly and refactor old code to make it better.
• We’re a peer group of developers who drive technology. We’re not rigid and restricted by hierarchy; we’re fairly flat and work together with the technical freedom to determine what makes the best sense. Our team builds the deadlines based on what it’ll take to do things well.
• Workspace that inspires. Our creativity is further fueled by our beautiful work environment - natural light and vegetation, well-designed workspaces, an indoor gym, fitness studio and workout facility.

Location - Our Central Office in Golden Valley, MN.

4600 Olson Memorial Highway

Golden Valley, MN 55422

Please note: This role is hybrid with 2 to 3 days in the office. Not considering remote.

As a Software Engineer / Backend Developer you will share your talents with us in the following ways:

• Design, code, debug and refine programs specializing in server-side technology
• Collaborate in a 20+ team using a lightweight agile development process
• Work closely with our Technical Product Owners to understand requirements and develop solutions that adhere to industry and Room & Board standards and optimizes the customer experience
• Estimate and manage timeframes and dependencies
• Participate in group improvement activities and initiatives to improve quality and pursue excellence
  
• Exemplify our Staff Member Attributes – Inclusive, Authentic, Work Ethic, Collaborative and Curious

The tools and technologies you’ll use, and the experience you’ll bring as a qualified Software Engineer / Backend Developer:

• Minimum of 5-7 years relevant development experience with permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without corporate sponsorship

• Demonstrated knowledge of and use of Java, Spring and object-oriented analysis and design

• Ability to write and optimize queries for MongoDB and PostgreSQL and display an understanding of databases

• Experience and desire to dabble in DevOps (Docker, Tomcat, Ansible, CI/CD) a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot operational issues

• Experience with code reviews and performance tuning

• Proficiency with unit testing

• Experience working within an Agile development framework

• A curious learner who stays abreast of technology and industry best-practices

What you’ll find working here as a Software Engineer / Backend web developer:

• Salary: $110000 - $130000 / year
• A collaborative work environment that offers an established system of tools and processes with the autonomy to choose new tools that best fit the project and make you the most productive, the ability to influence technical decisions and where new approaches/ideas are encouraged.
• Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, three weeks of paid vacation, a matching 401(k), military leave for staff members serving in the Reserved Armed Forces, and more. For more details, visit https://www.roomandboard.com/careers/benefits-wellbeing.ftl.
• An established and progressive company celebrating 40-years with a culture rooted in mutual respect, trust and accountability. Committed to American-made products and sustainability. Learn more about our work culture at roomandboard.com/careers.

Room & Board is a place where people can flourish because they can be themselves. We celebrate our differences, including our beliefs and cultural traditions as well as all of the life experiences that define us. We build common ground through understanding and shared experiences. We're better together!