Be the reason

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

This role will be part of - Staples Order Lifecycle Domain engineering - enables scalable, efficient, and intelligent inventory, order fulfillment, and delivery solutions, and exceptional customer experience through our expertise in business domains and technologies. We are currently taking a platform transformation approach to consolidate, modernize, and simplify legacy applications by standardizing interfaces, building micro-services, and/or integrating with 3rd party software that’ll effectively reduce tech debt and vendor footprint, and improve time to market and service levels.

What you’ll be doing:

We are looking for a dynamic engineering leader to help reimagine our engineering teams and the systems from the ground up. The Software Engineering Manager of Distributed Systems will primarily focus on 6 core pillars of the engineering management i.e., People, Execution, Technology, Engineering, Delivery, and Innovation.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the software engineering team.
• Set clear team goals, supervise, and manage software development projects.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software within specified timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to the development and execution of software strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and QA to deliver robust software solutions.
• Foster innovation by encouraging new ideas and technologies within the team.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Manage software development lifecycle processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.
• Periodically review and assess the team's performance, providing feedback and facilitating professional growth.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proactive and innovative mindset.
• Proven experience in managing software development teams.
• Deep understanding of software development life cycle processes.
• Proficiency in major programming languages, specifically Java, Spring frameworks, software development tools and cloud experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver software projects on time and within budget.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7+ years of software engineering experience, Java, Springboot, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Experience building applications on one or more public Cloud Platform (e.g., Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Technical Proficiency: Strong experience with major programming languages such as Java, Spring, Python, and SQL, cloud integration with Azure, AWS, or GCP at scale.
• Databases: Solid understanding of relational and non-relational database systems, e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• APIs: Experience in developing and integrating with RESTful and SOAP APIs.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Certifications in project management or specific software development methodologies.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at high organizational levels.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and software trends.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups 
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays) 
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! 

At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers’ expectations -- through the power of the people behind our iconic brand.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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