Senior Software Engineer I- FullStack

Work Model/Location: Hybrid, Framingham, MA

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. 

What you’ll be doing: 

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer/Architect with extensive expertise in eCommerce architecture frameworks, particularly Microservices and Micro-frontend Architecture. You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance solutions for our cloud-hosted eCommerce platforms. This role requires collaboration with product managers, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to modernize systems and deliver exceptional business capabilities.

As part of the eCommerce team, you will work with both business and technology teams to design and develop in-house data-driven solutions for complex decision-making problems using computer science, analytics, mathematical optimization, and machine learning. You will also work closely with product and program management to derive application requirements, set expectations, and communicate progress.

What you bring to the table: 

• Team Collaboration: Advocate for teamwork, promoting an inclusive environment that encourages diverse ideas and perspectives.
• Execution Focus: Highly motivated and self-driven, with a proven track record of efficiently and effectively executing business objectives.
• Business Alignment: Ability to bridge technology with business strategy, ensuring technical solutions align with organizational goals while effectively communicating with stakeholders.
• Performance Optimization: Proven ability to enhance site performance by optimizing Core Web Vitals, ensuring rapid load times and superior user engagement.
• ADA Compliance: Commitment to ensuring applications meet ADA compliance standards, guaranteeing accessibility for all users.
• Full Stack Development: Proficient in developing applications using Java/Spring Boot for backend services and React with TypeScript for frontend interfaces.
• Microservice Architecture: Expertise in designing and implementing microservices for seamless integration across distributed systems.
• Micro Frontend Architecture: Experience in architecting modular front-end applications using Micro Frontend (MFE) solutions for enhanced scalability.
• Database Expertise: Hands-on experience with distributed databases such as Couchbase and relational databases like MySQL, along with a solid grasp of NoSQL data management.
• Messaging Systems: Familiarity with distributed messaging systems (e.g., Solace, Azure EventHub, or Apache Kafka) for reliable inter-service communication.
• Data Pipelines: Skilled in constructing efficient data pipelines for both stream and batch processing to support large-scale data analysis.
• Technology Evolution: Proactive approach to staying updated on industry trends, continuously evaluating new technologies to enhance our tech stack.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications: 

Experience

• 7+ years of experience in architecting and developing scalable applications as a Full-Stack Engineer, particularly in the eCommerce sector.
• 7+ years of hands-on programming experience in modern languages such as Java, Spring Boot, and NodeJS.
• 5+ years of proficiency in building applications using ReactJS/React Native with TypeScript.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) designing microservices architectures within cloud-native environments.

Technical Skills:

• Mastery of technologies including Java, Spring Boot, ReactJS, NextJS, and NodeJS.
• Strong background in cloud technologies, particularly within the context of microservices architecture.
• Experience with both NoSQL databases (Couchbase) and relational databases (MySQL).
• Familiarity with messaging systems like Solace or Apache Kafka for event-driven architectures.
• Deep understanding of implementing Headless Commerce solutions.
• Proven track record in optimizing performance metrics such as Core Web Vitals for eCommerce applications.
• Experience implementing ADA compliance standards within web applications.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications 

• Proven experience taking an idea from inception to life with an ability to explore a variety of opensource technologies.  
• Experience with developing, deploying, and launching software products on public cloud preferably Microsoft Azure.  

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! 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Chez Staples, « inclusion » est un mot d'action. Il représente ce que nous faisons pour garantir que tous les employés se sentent valorisés et soutenus afin de contribuer à leur plein potentiel. Lorsque nous opérons de manière inclusive, la diversité suit naturellement. C'est pourquoi nous travaillons dur pour favoriser une culture inclusive, car nous recherchons des employés ayant des perspectives uniques et variées et des domaines d'expertise divers. Le résultat est un meilleur environnement de travail et une réflexion innovante qui nous aide à dépasser les attentes de nos clients – grâce à la force des personnes derrière notre marque emblématique.

Staples est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Tous les candidats qualifiés seront pris en considération pour un emploi sans distinction de race, couleur, religion, âge, sexe, orientation sexuelle, identité de genre, origine nationale, statut de vétéran protégé, handicap ou toute autre base protégée par la loi fédérale, étatique ou locale.