Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer Division / Department : IT About the role : Our software engineering teams are focused on business outcomes and are empowered to create intuitive, reliable, and high performing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead major software development initiatives, help establish best practices, provide architectural and development guidance, and mentor junior software engineers. Responsibilities include :

Lead software development initiatives / projects and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget

Lead technical solutioning, project planning, work breakdown, and timeline estimation for software development tasks

Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices and coding standards

Leverage best-fit frameworks for project execution

Create high-quality software solutions that provide positive user experiences, align with standards and guiding principles, and are maintainable and easy to support

Ensure solution economics and total cost of ownership are considered during design and development

Assess, understand, and document the interaction between systems, impacts of various designs, and performance tradeoffs

Define and mature software engineering standards and practices

Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and alignment with department standards

Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and career development

Provide support for custom software solutions, responding to and resolving issues within defined timeframes

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / related discipline or equivalent training

3+ years of professional experience with software development

Proven experience organizing and leading product development efforts

Proven accomplishments with advanced software development, including development and implementation of complex enterprise applications in multi-tier and highly integrated environments

Experience evaluating and deploying enterprise solutions, both off-the-shelf and custom built

Experience with cloud, web, integration, and data development in a business environment

Experience with C#, Java, .NET, JavaScript, MS SQL or similar languages / technologies

Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and writing automated tests

Proficient with developer tools, including Generative AI

Experience with cloud technologies and open source technologies

Experience with agile and plan-driven project execution frameworks

Knowledge of and experience with DevOps practices, CI / CD, and containerization technologies

Knowledge of and experience with secure coding practices

Knowledge of Do it Best business processes, the retail or distribution industry, or general business operations principles and practices

Skills and Abilities :

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

Advanced planning and organizational skills

Advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Demonstrates a positive attitude, growth mindset, humility, and leadership by example

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in initiating or navigating change

Benefits available to you :

Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid time off to foster work / life balance

Profit sharing

Bonus Pay opportunities

Retirement funding opportunities

Education reimbursement

Health club reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

About Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Culture : Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy : Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission : Making the best even better Our Goal : Helping members grow and achieve their dreams