Data Engineer

Tapestry (Coach/Kate Spade); New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry is seeking an experienced Java Developer with 5-7 years of hands-on experience to join our engineering team in New York. You will own complex technical challenges, drive end-to-end solutions, and contribute to building scalable, high-performance applications.

Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, build RESTful APIs, and leverage AWS services to deliver cloud-ready solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, follow best practices, and participate in code

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS or similar).
• Strong SQL skills and performance tuning.
• Proficiency with Git and bash scripting.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using JDK 11+.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop cloud-ready applications and integrations using AWS services.
• Write efficient SQL queries and work with relational databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Use Git and version control best practices to manage codebases.
• Write and maintain bash scripts for automation and operations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across development and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Java

AWS

APIs

SQL

Git

Bash

Design patterns

Job description

We believe that difference sparks brilliance, so we welcome people and ideas from everywhere to join us in stretching what's possible.

At Tapestry, being true to yourself is core to who we are. When each of us brings our individuality to our collective ambition, our creativity is unleashed. This global house of brands - Coach and Kate Spade New York - was built by unconventional entrepreneurs and unexpected solutions, so when we say we believe in dreams, we mean we believe in making them happen. We're always on a journey to becoming our best, but you can count on this: Here, your voice is valued, your ambitions are supported, and your work is recognized.

A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.

We are seeking an experienced Java Developer with 5-7 years of hands‑on expertise to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who can take ownership of complex technical challenges, drive solutions end‑to‑end, and contribute to building scalable, high‑performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java‑based applications using JDK 11+
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services
• Develop cloud‑ready applications and integrations using AWS services
• Write efficient, high‑quality SQL queries and work with relational databases
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver features from concept to deployment
• Use Git and version control best practices to manage codebases
• Write and maintain bash scripts for automation and operational tasks
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across development and production environments
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives

Required Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in Java (JDK 11 and above)
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Cloud (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, or similar)
• Expertise in API development and microservices
• Strong SQL skills with experience in performance tuning
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows
• Experience with bash scripting for automation
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with AWS CloudFormation for infrastructure‑as‑code
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Soft Skills

• Highly enthusiastic and self‑driven
• Proactive in identifying issues and proposing solutions
• A true go‑getter who thrives in dynamic environments
• Takes ownership and delivers projects end‑to‑end
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Our Competencies for All Employees

• Courage : Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Creativity : Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value‑added in brainstorming settings.
• Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first‑hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity : Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Interpersonal Savvy : Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high‑tension situations comfortably.
• Learning on the Fly : Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.

Our Competencies for All People Managers

• Strategic Agility : Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible