Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Alert Innovation, now powered by Walmart, is a fast-growing venture on a mission to reinvent retail through robotics. We’ve partnered with Walmart to develop our Alphabot® technology, which is currently being deployed at stores throughout North America.

We’re seeking a Staff Software Engineer to help implement an operational dashboard for managing and monitoring bots, inventory, and totes for micro-fulfillment centers. You'll work on prescriptive and directed applications so our micro-fulfillment centers can run optimally and efficiently. 

Our work is challenging, fun, and rewarding. We seek to hire people who want work to be meaningful and strive for excellence in a team-oriented culture. 

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON: 

• Expand upon the application utilizing Java, SpringBoot, and Kafka for a highly scalable back-end. 
• Write clear, modular, and documented business logic, messaging, and user interface code. 
• Be a technical lead and mentor to other team members 
• Drive technical discussions and be proactive in identifying and resolving issues. 
• Contribute to SDLC and coding best practices. 
• Develop and design RESTful, streaming services and APIs. 
• Ensure that non-functional requirements such as security, performance, maintainability, scalability, usability, and reliability are being considered when architecting solutions. 
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions. 
• Troubleshoot issues 
• Assess, investigate and incorporate new technologies. 
• Play an active role in helping the team develop high-quality software that meets the customers’ needs and is delivered on time. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: 

• 6+ years experience in creating scalable, mission-critical, enterprise applications. 
• Passionate about creating high-quality software 
• 5+ years using any of the following technologies: Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, or Akka. 
• Enjoys asking questions to get to the root of problems and to gain a deeper understanding of the needs of the end-user. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Enjoys learning new technologies and creating compelling software. 
• Familiar with git source control management and issue tracking using a tool such as Jira. 
• Someone who can work as an individual contributor and mentor junior team members as needed. 
• Should be able to work with minimum supervision. 
• Comfortable working in an agile, collaborative team environment 
• B.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related area.

Alert Innovation’s recent awards include:

 

EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS FOR OUR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS:

• Comprehensive Health Care Options: Choose from a range of health plans tailored for you, and extend those benefits to your dependents. Plus, enjoy on-demand consultations with our Doctor on Demand service.
• Eye & Dental Care: We've got you and your family covered with top-notch vision and dental insurance.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our competitive 401(k) matching, stock purchase plans, and equity opportunities.
• Peace of Mind: Comprehensive life and disability insurance options.
• Parental Leave: Embrace the joys of parenthood with up to 12 weeks of fully paid maternity/paternity leave.
• Exclusive Discounts: Shop and save with special Walmart discounts, both in-store and online.
• Dine & Energize On Us: Enjoy daily complimentary lunches, beverages, and a variety of snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Join us and experience the best in employee care and benefits!

Learn more about why we were named a 2022 Best Place to Work at alertinnovation.com/careers.

Alert Innovation is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.