Senior Software Engineer - FullStack

It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment: We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart’s Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week (a “flex workday” with leader approval), and an expected four days in the office. At PetSmart, you’ll be part of an engaging and supportive environment designed to help you and our teams thrive.

This role will work in our Phoenix Home Office - Visa sponsorship is not availabie for this role

JOB SUMMARY

Is your passion to lead technical programs that deliver solutions, focused on supporting a growing and dynamic business? Do you love pets and want to join your experience with enabling systems that help PetSmart be the trusted partner of Pet Parents and their pets?

The Digital Engineering team is a high-impact, dynamic team of top-notch software engineers across a landscape of various Web and Mobile technology stacks. This role is ideally for someone who has experience developing websites within a large-scale retail environment.

The Software Engineer – Web will use the latest technologies to develop, implement, and maintain elements of petsmart.com

Our scrum teams operate as Product and Platform teams. As part of the team, this person will collaborate with Product Managers, Business Partners, UX/UI Designers, Architects, and other Engineers to produce high quality solutions to the many challenges our business face. At every level, our IT associates are empowered to come up with innovative ideas that have strategic impacts to the business .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build highly performant web applications using TDD and 12factor app practices
• Need to work independently without any help
• Analyze business requirements, provide accurate development estimates, offer experience-based feedback, and help determine the proper implementation
• Actively participate in and contribute to all scrum ceremonies – planning sessions, retrospectives, and reviews
• Conduct and participate in peer reviews of team members’ code
• Evaluate and prototype new technologies that could be a potential improvement to our current tech stack
• Support other engineers in your team and related teams

EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Full-stack Engineer with a Minimum of 6 years of web development within an enterprise environment
• Excellent problem solver
• Expert at building highly performant ecommerce site
• Experience with the following development technologies, libraries, frameworks:
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • NextJS
  • Node
  • Terraform
  • Event Driven Architecture
  • Kubernetes
  • RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment
• Proven experience integrating with APIs and 3rd Party systems integrations
• Experience developing distributed systems
• Understanding of Core Web Vitals and developing highly performant client-side applications
• Proficient understanding of source control and build tools, such as Github, Github Actions, Jenkins, SonarQube
• Experience developing in an Agile environment, and familiarity with Agile tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and the underlying complex technical dependencies
• Ability to address short-term tactical requirements without losing sight of the longer-range strategic direction
• Self-motivated and disciplined to honor commitments made to the development team
• A collaborative, team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• BS / BA degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education or experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Commerce Tools
• GCP
• GraphQL
• Contentful / CMS experience

At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.

Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
• On-site Dog Park
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
• On-site coffee bar
• “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
• Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
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PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.