Software Engineer

Position Title:   Software Engineer

Reports To:   Associate Manager Engineering

Position Summary:
AEO is hiring a Software Engineer to join our Stores Engineering team which owns point of sale, backroom store associates applications like replenishment and other edge omni channel capabilities. We are seeking an engineer with a proven history delivering store edge enterprise solutions. The ability to work within a service team model where you own what you build will be key. You will be required to work cooperatively with other teams to ensure the right overall architecture, best solutions in and using an agile SDLC. This position requires the ability to solve the most challenging problems with flexible implementations.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain scalable applications using Java with Spring Boot.
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas for improvement, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Manage and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Bamboo and Bitbucket.
• Assist with the deployment of GKE/store applications to non-production and production environments.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including TDD approaches for unit and functional testing.
• Utilize Google Cloud services (e.g., Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL) and transactional databases effectively.
• Monitor application performance using tools like Grafana and Newrelic. Build dashboards for monitoring and observability using tools like Grafana, Splunk, New Relic etc. Setup appropriate alerts for smart, self healing and proactive monitoring capabilities of the entire Stores ecosystem.
• Proactively evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to improve the system’s performance, reliability and scalability.
• Deploy and maintain enterprise, large scale solutions and drive operational excellence.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Java development, Postgres, CloudSQL or equivalent DB technologies with substantial experience in working in engineering projects.
• Strong development skills with a track record of delivering distributed, cloud-based microservices, event-driven architectures and RESTful API’s.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot, determine root cause, and fix non production/production issues in a 24/7 on-call environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills to partner with cross functional partners.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment with competing priorities.

Nice to Have:

• Deployment experience using ansible/bigfix applications.
• Knowledge of using tools like Grafana, Newrelic & Splunk.
• Stores ecosystem experience.

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products. AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries. AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or c