Engineer III

Ross Stores, Inc.; Dublin (CA); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores, Inc. is seeking an experienced Engineer III to design and deliver robust full-stack solutions using Angular and Spring Boot.

You will build and optimize web interfaces for complex workflows, develop RESTful APIs and microservices, and ensure seamless integration across frontend and backend systems. You will implement reusable UI components, collaborate with product and UX teams, and contribute to a scalable architecture.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years in senior or lead roles.
• Enterprise-grade applications in the Retail domain with responsive design and performance optimization.
• Deep expertise in Angular and Spring Boot; proficiency with React or Vue.
• Hands-on experience with UX tools like Figma for UI/UX collaboration.
• Knowledge of Micro Frontend architectures and microservices design patterns.
• CI/CD tooling and cloud deployments (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) and secure API design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize end-to-end applications using Angular for front-end and Spring Boot for back-end services.
• Implement Micro Frontend architectures and modular frontend components with clear backend boundaries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, UX, and engineering to deliver cohesive features.
• Translate wireframes and prototypes from Figma into high-quality interactive interfaces.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, enforce coding standards, accessibility, and API versioning.

Skills

Angular

Spring Boot

React

Vue

Micro Frontend

Microservices

API design

UI/UX collaboration

Performance optimization

Security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Figma

GitHub Copilot

MCP server integrations

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

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 III role focuses on designing and delivering robust full-stack solutions using Angular for dynamic, responsive front-end experiences and Spring Boot for scalable, high-performing back-end services. This role involves building and optimizing web-based interfaces for complex business workflows, developing RESTful APIs and microservices, and ensuring seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems. The engineer will implement reusable UI components and modular back-end architecture to drive consistency and maintainability, while collaborating cross-functionally to deliver end-to-end features and providing ongoing support and enhancements to sustain performance, reliability, and usability.

Essential Functions

• Designing, developing, and optimizing end-to-end applications using Angular for dynamic front-end interfaces and Spring Boot for scalable, high-performing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implementing Micro Frontend architectures and modular component-based design on the frontend, complemented by well-structured backend service boundaries and domain-driven design principles
• Collaborating cross-functionally with product, UX, and engineering teams to integrate seamlessly across all layers of the stack, ensuring cohesive and reliable application functionality.
• Utilizing UX design tools such as Figma to translate wireframes and prototypes into high-quality, interactive user interfaces, while ensuring full backend alignment with API contracts and data models.
• Leveraging AI-powered development tools like GitHub Copilot and MCP server-based integrations to improve developer productivity and code quality.
• Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using standard tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensuring adherence to coding standards, accessibility guidelines, and responsive design principles, and backend best practices including security, input validation, and API versioning.
• Providing ongoing support, troubleshooting, and enhancements for existing applications to maintain usability and performance.
• Working in the Retail domain, understanding business workflows and customer-facing application needs.
• Developing Azure cloud-native applications as well as on-premises solutions, ensuring flexibility and scalability across environments.

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
• Customer Focus
• Time Management
• Listening

Qualifications & Special Skills Required

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with extensive hands-on frontend development and at least 3+ years in senior or lead roles.
• Proven ability to design and deliver enterprise-grade applications, preferably in the Retail domain, with a strong understanding of responsive design, accessibility standards, and performance optimization, and backend scalability.
• Deep expertise in Angular for frontend development and Spring Boot for building scalable RESTful APIs and microservices, with proficiency in other modern frameworks such as React or Vue.
• Hands-on experience with UX design tools like Figma for UI/UX collaboration, coupled with the ability to translate designs into fully integrated end-to-end features.
• Strong knowledge of Micro Frontend architectures and component-based design principles, and backend design patterns such as microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools and pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) , with experience deploying and managing full-stack applications in cloud environments.
• Ability to leverage AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot and MCP server-based integrations to enhance productivity and code quality.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to creatively solve complex technical problems.
• Strong collaboration skills, capable of working independently and in team settings, mentoring junior developers, and leading technical discussion across frontend, backend, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred

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

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, industry certifications, and relevant experience.

Physical Requirements

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

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 $134,300.00 to $229,400.00. 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.