Engineer II (Middleware)

Ross Stores; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking an experienced Engineer II to design, develop, and maintain modern full-stack applications using Angular for the frontend and Spring Boot for the backend. You will build scalable APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions on Azure, while collaborating with product teams to meet business needs.

The role emphasizes reusable components, secure coding, and automated testing, with emphasis on modern UX translation via Figma and AI-assisted productivity tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of software engineering with full-stack experience across frontend and backend.
• Strong proficiency with Angular and Spring Boot for enterprise apps.
• Experience with Azure cloud, RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Angular and Spring Boot.
• Build Azure cloud-native and hybrid apps that are scalable, secure, and reliable.
• Develop reusable frontend components and backend services with modular design.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, architects, and engineers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Translate designs into responsive UIs using Figma and ensure API integration.
• Leverage AI-assisted tooling to improve productivity and code quality.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated tests (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins).
• Adhere to secure coding, accessibility, and performance standards.

Skills

Angular

Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Azure

CI/CD

AI-assisted tooling

Agile

Security & accessibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering

Tools

GitHub

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Job description

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 2023 revenues of $20.4 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 role focuses on designing, developing, and supporting modern full-stack applications using Angular for responsive user interfaces and Spring Boot for scalable, high-performing backend services. This role is responsible for building and enhancing web-based solutions that support complex business processes, developing RESTful APIs and microservices, and ensuring seamless integration between frontend and backend systems. The Engineer II implements reusable components, follows established architectural patterns and development standards, and collaborates closely with product owners, architects, and fellow engineers to deliver high-quality software. The role also supports application maintenance, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and continuous improvement to ensure reliability, scalability, and a positive user experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full-stack applications using Angular for responsive user interfaces and Spring Boot for scalable, high-performing APIs and microservices.
• Build and enhance Azure cloud-native and on-premises applications, ensuring solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with established architectural standards.
• Develop reusable frontend components and backend services using modular design principles, supporting maintainability, consistency, and efficient delivery.
• Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, architects, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that meet business and technical requirements.
• Translate UX designs, wireframes, and prototypes into high-quality user experiences using tools such as Figma, ensuring seamless integration with backend APIs and data models.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot and MCP-based integrations, to improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, and maintain code quality.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes using tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins to support reliable software releases.
• Apply secure coding practices, accessibility standards, responsive design principles, API best practices, and coding standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot, support, and enhance applications in production environments, ensuring high levels of performance, reliability, and user satisfaction.
• Develop solutions that support complex retail business processes and customer-facing experiences, partnering with stakeholders to deliver business-aligned outcomes.
• Assist in the development and integration of AI-powered features and services into custom applications, collaborating with architects and engineering teams to deliver intelligent, business-focused user experiences.

COMPETENCIES

• Building Effective Teams
• Developing Talent
• Collaboration
• Leading by Example
• Communicates Effectively
• Ensures Accountability & Execution
• Manages Conflict
• Business Acumen
• Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes
• Organizational Agility
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Listening

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with hands-on full-stack application development experience across frontend and backend technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Angular and Spring Boot, with experience developing enterprise web applications, RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience developing cloud-native and hybrid applications, preferably using Microsoft Azure technologies and services.
• Solid understanding of modern application architecture principles, including component-based UI development, event-driven architectures, system integration, scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Experience with UI/UX implementation and collaboration tools such as Figma, with the ability to translate designs into intuitive, responsive, and accessible user experiences.
• Proficiency with source control, automated testing, and CI/CD practices using tools such as GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar platforms.
• Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, MCP-based tooling, or similar technologies) to improve developer productivity and code quality.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in Agile teams and contribute to technical discussions and solution delivery.

PREFERRED:

• Experience developing or integrating AI-enabled application capabilities using Azure OpenAI, LangChain, LangGraph, Semantic Kernel, AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), vector databases, or similar generative AI technologies.
• Experience with Azure services and enterprise integration technologies, including App Services, Functions, Service Bus, Event Grid, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, MuleSoft, or similar platforms.
• Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) certification or experience supporting retail business applications and customer-facing digital solutions.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, certifications, and relevant experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job requires 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 position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

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.

The base pay range for this role $113,200.00 to $195,000.00. The base pay 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.