Senior Software Engineer

Job Overview

The Senior Software Engineer position reports to the Manager, Software Engineering and is responsible for developing and supporting applications leveraging their expertise and knowledge of multiple systems/customer areas to build a robust, scalable, and reliable platform.

If you're passionate about building highly scalable architecture and are motivated to make an impact in creating robust software used across the organization, come join us. You will help shape the vision and architecture of Macy’s next-generation incredible growth. You will be part of an experienced engineering team and work with passionate leaders on challenging topics.

What You Will Do

• Perform coding/configuration, testing, implementation, and documentation for developed solutions, including design specifications.
• Conduct applications programming activities, encompassing coding, testing, debugging, documenting, maintaining, and modifying applications programs.
• Demonstrate the ability to extract, analyze, and report data, with a strong attention to detail when identifying data relationships, trends, and anomalies.
• Consider the long-term impacts of key design decisions and handle failure scenarios effectively.
• Stay updated on industry trends and assess the suitability of new software tools for platform development.
• Act as a coach and mentor to junior developers, including delegating and managing tasks as needed.
• Commit to meeting overall deliverables with customers and/or management.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills You Will Need

• Technical Expertise : In-depth experience with SQL and NoSQL data stores, coding applications using Java or Python, building scalable web services, ESB, and event/stream processing.
• Technology Proficiency : Deep understanding of various technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Elasticsearch, stream processing, RDBMS, and NoSQL databases.
• Mentorship and Leadership : Act as a coach and mentor to junior developers, delegating and managing tasks as necessary.
• Communication Skills : Ability to effectively communicate technical information and issues, as well as provide solutions to all levels of the business.
• Project Management : Proficiency in juggling multiple projects, prioritizing objectives, and communicating timelines to team members.
• Ownership Mentality : Desire and ability to take ownership of products/projects.
• Application Development Methodology : Expert understanding of all application development processes, serving as a resource to others.
• System Maintenance : Expertise in existing applications supporting the business area, ensuring systems perform up to requirements.

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands/fingers to touch, handle, and feel. Occasionally required to move about the workplace and reach with hands and arms. Requires close vision.
• Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

What We Can Offer You

• An inclusive, challenging, and refreshingly fun work environment
• Competitive pay and benefits rooted in principles of equity
• Performance incentives and annual merit review
• Merchandise discounts
• Health and Wellness Benefits across medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with 401k match opportunity
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health counseling and legal/financial advice)
• Resources for continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development
• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (first year prorated depending on start date)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Guild education benefit funds 100% of tuition, books, and fees in designated programs
• Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs) and give-back/volunteer opportunities
• Empowerment and autonomy to perform impactful work with tangible results