Data Engineer

Tapestry, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401 (K)

Paid Paternity and Maternity leave

Commuter Benefits

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tapestry, Inc. is seeking an experienced Java Developer with 5–7 years of hands-on experience to join our engineering team.

You will own design, development, and deployment of scalable Java applications, APIs, and cloud integrations using AWS, with a focus on reliable, high‑performing backend services. Responsibilities include building RESTful APIs, writing efficient SQL, and collaborating across teams while embracing best practices in Git workflows and automation.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of hands-on Java development experience.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Cloud-focused with AWS services and SQL proficiency.

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 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.

Skills

Java

AWS

API development

SQL

Git

Bash scripting

Software engineering principles

Tools

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform

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 pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
• Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
• Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit of their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Tapestry, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally‑recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or [e-mail]

Visit Tapestry, Inc.

Base Pay Range $140,000.00-$160,000.00

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401 (K)
• Paid Paternity and Maternity leave
• Commuter Benefits
• Disability insurance
• Tuition assistance

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self‑disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

At Tapestry, we bring together the iconic brands of Coach and Kate Spade New York—uniting bold ideas, diverse voices, and boundless creativity to stretch what’s possible. Driven by dreamers and makers, we turn passion into progress. By embracing differences and pushing boundaries, we create with purpose, uplift one another, and shape a more inclusive, sustainable future—together. Our Brands Spark Personal and Emotional Connections Our brands go beyond products—they inspire confidence, encourage self‑expression, and build lasting emotional connections with consumers. Through constant innovation and deep customer insight, we anticipate where shoppers are headed and adapt to meet them with personalized, seamless experiences. Our digitally powered, unified shopping journey allows our brands to become part of people’s lives—meeting them when, where, and how they choose to shop.