Engineer II

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 109,900 - 187,450; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an Engineer II in Dublin, CA, to design robust, scalable services with technologies like MuleSoft and Spring. The role involves API optimization and supporting cloud-native deployments.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years of software engineering experience and experience in developing enterprise-grade applications. The position offers a competitive salary range of $109,900 - $187,450 based on experience and skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with extensive hands‑on backend development.
• Strong proficiency in MuleSoft for integrations and Spring Framework.
• Proven experience in delivering enterprise‑grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend components for applications.
• Build and optimize APIs for high‑performing applications.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on system integrations.

Skills

Software engineering experience

MuleSoft

Spring Framework

Microservices

API design

Databases

Event-driven architectures

Azure Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Oracle Database

Kafka

Job description

Company Overview

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you! Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off‑price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high‑quality brands and on‑trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Experience

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving.
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow.
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution.
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2025 revenues of $22.8 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

General Purpose

The Engineer II position focuses on building robust, scalable, and secure services using technologies such as MuleSoft for integrations, Spring for application development, and Oracle Database for data management. The role involves creating and optimizing APIs, ensuring seamless system integrations, managing complex data workflows, and supporting both cloud‑native and on‑premises deployments. In addition to development, the engineer will provide ongoing maintenance, performance tuning, and issue resolution to ensure reliability and business continuity.

The base salary range for this role is $109,900 - $187,450. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Essential Functions

• Design, develop, and maintain backend components for the custom applications using MuleSoft, Springboot, and other modern backend frameworks.
• Build and optimize APIs and services to support scalable, secure, and high‑performing applications.
• Implement and maintain Microservices‑based architectures for modular and distributed systems.
• Develop and manage event‑driven systems using Kafka for real‑time data processing and integration.
• Leverage AI‑powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot and MCP server‑based integrations to improve productivity and code quality.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Azure DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Support Azure cloud‑native application development and on‑premises deployments to ensure flexibility and scalability.
• Participate in application modernization initiatives, rewriting legacy applications into modern, lightweight architecture stacks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless integration between backend and frontend components.
• Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for backend systems.

Competencies

People

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration

Self

• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability and Execution
• Manages Conflict

Business

• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility

With Particular Emphasis On The Following Specific Position‑related Competencies

• Problem Solving
• Written Communications
• Time Management
• Composure
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Integrity & Trust
• Customer Focus
• Listening

Qualifications And Special Skills Required

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering, with extensive hands‑on backend development and at least 3+ years in senior or lead roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, industry certifications, and relevant experience.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering enterprise‑grade applications, preferably in the Retail domain.
• Strong proficiency in MuleSoft for integrations and Spring Framework for backend application development.
• Experience with Microservices‑based architectures and API design for scalable systems.
• Hands‑on experience with relational databases (Oracle) and NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB).
• Knowledge of event‑driven architectures and Kafka for messaging and streaming.
• Familiarity with Azure cloud‑native application development and on‑premises deployments.
• Experience in application modernization, migrating legacy systems to modern lightweight architecture stacks.
• Ability to leverage AI‑powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot and MCP server‑based integrations to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, security best practices, and system reliability.
• Strong collaboration skills, capable of working independently and in team settings.

Preferred

• Experience and certification in Azure Cloud development.
• Good understanding of IT security principles.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk and Dynatrace.

Physical Requirements / ADA

The job requires the ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in‑office presence, including to engage in in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work.

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.