Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
As Senior Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with design, product and engineering experts to tackle real-world challenges and deliver innovative solutions that elevate Kohl's retail offerings.
What You'll Do
- Lead the development of high-quality applications that are robust, observable and measurable using extreme programming (XP) practices and a user-centric approach
- Participate in the entire application lifecycle in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other engineers on the product team
- Leverage critical thinking, experimentation, data, and industry best practices to implement desired business outcomes
- Facilitate group discussions and team ceremonies and develop a shared context
- Give and receive feedback that's empathetic, actionable and specific
- Practice emergent architecture with sane defaults and build software that is easy to use and easy to modify
- Establish and lead product engineering and software standards
- Ideate a new product from a user perspective, starting with one or more problem spaces and ending with a stack-ranked list of feasible solutions to test
- Research and stay up to date on tech market trends and practices
- Lead technical initiatives not only on the team but also across the department
- Additional tasks may be assigned
Addendum
SENIOR BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Expert in Java and JEE development, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch, Spring SecurityExperience with build management tools such as Gradle or MavenDemonstrate understanding of source control systems such as GITDatabase design and implementation experience in either SQL or NoSQL databasesExperience designing and implementing distributed caching technologies such as RedisExperience driving requirements refinement, planning, estimation, development, testing, and deploymentSENIOR BIG DATA SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Experience in SQL and NOSQL data modeling for cloud data lakes.Understanding of data as a product or data mesh topologies using cloud data lakes like Google Big Query, Amazon Redshift or SnowflakeExperience building and performance tuning ETL pipelines using Technologies like Apache Airflow, spark, python / scala.Preferred experience working with GCP data stack and infrastructure, including GCS, Dataproc, Pubsub, IAM, VPC Network.Knowledge of real-time streaming technologies like Kafkaconnect, and Flume for messaging and streaming pipelines.Experience handling PCI / PII data adhering to compliance standards like GDPR, PCI DSS, SOX, CCPAExperience in designing and integrating GenAI tools and technologies like OpenAI, Gemini and Llama LLMsSENIOR UI SOFTWARE ENGINEER
A passion for stellar user experience and designProficient in NodeJS and ECMAScript standardsDeep understanding of CSS patterns and HTMLUnderstanding of responsive designProficient in one or more modern UI frameworks like React, Angular, Ember, or Vue.jsConsume reusable component librariesCan compose CSS on the flyCreate and evangelize reusable user interface component librariesContribute to open-source front-end librariesEnforce style guide standards through code reviewsParticipate early and actively in the product design processSENIOR SaaS SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Experience with integration process optimizationsBuilding and maintaining long-lasting vendor relationshipsHybrid Cloud Architecture ExperienceExperience with integration platforms or frameworksExperience integrating with large SaaS systemsExperience migrating on-prem systems to cloud solutionsExperience designing integration frameworksExperience conducting vendor engagementsExperience developing integration testing strategiesSENIOR APP MODERNIZATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Expert knowledge of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas, and testing strategiesExpert knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and test driven developmentExpert in Spring Boot, Kotlin, and JavaExpert in frontend development and frameworks ReactJS, NextJSExpert in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQLProven experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like KubernetesProven experience with large scale application troubleshooting and performance tuningProven experience in large scale migrations - Kafka, Debezium, and Postgres ConnectorExperience in Android and .NETWhat Skills You Have
Required
4+ years of experience in software developmentUnderstanding of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database, schemas and testing strategiesIn-depth knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment and test-driven developmentPreferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related fieldExperience with large-scale application troubleshooting and performance tuningExposure working with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)Familiarity and experience with XP (Extreme Programming)Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl's may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the "What You'll Do" SectionAbility to comply with dress code requirementsBasic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operationAbility to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the companyAbility to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelinesAbility to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnelAbility to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with othersAbility to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframesAbility to satisfactorily complete company training programsAbility to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business unitsAbility to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner