Data Engineer

Tapestry, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tapestry, Inc. is seeking an experienced Java Developer with 5-7 years of hands-on expertise to join our engineering team. 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 using JDK 11+, build RESTful APIs and backend services, and integrate with AWS services. You will collaborate across teams, optimize SQL queries, and participate in code reviews and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications (JDK 11+).
• Build RESTful APIs and backend services with AWS integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications (JDK 11+).
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Develop cloud-ready applications and integrate AWS services.

Skills

Java

AWS Cloud

API development

SQL

Git

Bash scripting

Software engineering

Tools

RESTful APIs

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 experiencedJava Developerwith 5-7 years of handson expertise to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone who can take ownership of complex technical challenges, drive solutions endtoend, and contribute to building scalable, highperformance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Javabased applications usingJDK 11+
• Build and optimizeRESTful APIsand backend services
• Develop cloudready applications and integrations usingAWS services
• Write efficient, highquality SQL queries and work with relational databases
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to deliver features from concept to deployment
• UseGitand version control best practices to manage codebases
• Write and maintainbash scriptsfor 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 inJava (JDK 11 and above)
• Handson experience withAWS Cloud(EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, or similar)
• Expertise inAPI developmentand microservices
• StrongSQLskills with experience in performance tuning
• Proficiency withGitand version control workflows
• Experience withbash scriptingfor automation
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns

NicetoHave Skills

• Experience withAWS CloudFormationfor infrastructureascode
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Soft Skills

• Highlyenthusiasticand selfdriven
• Proactivein identifying issues and proposing solutions
• A truegogetterwho thrives in dynamic environments
• Takesownershipand delivers projectsendtoend
• 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.