Senior Software Architect & Engineering Lead

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 137,000 - 227,000; Full time

Job summary

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to drive technical vision and shape the architecture of scalable, distributed systems. You will code, review, mentor, and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver robust solutions.

You will guide end-to-end development, ensure best practices, and foster a culture of continuous learning while aligning with strategic business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of proven experience as a software engineer or in a similar leadership role.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python).
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Drive the technical vision and strategy, ensure alignment with business goals.
• Contribute significantly to the design and evolution of the overall system architecture.
• Code and develop with high standards for quality, efficiency, and innovation.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and oversee testing strategies to address defects.
• Take ownership of projects and manage end-to-end development timelines and resources.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative culture and communicate decisions and challenges effectively.
• Lead initiatives for continuous learning and improvement of development processes.

Skills

Java

C++

Python

Software architecture

Leadership

Mentorship

Git

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

React

AWS

Azure

Django

Job description

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to drive technical vision and shape the architecture of scalable, distributed systems. You will code, review, mentor, and collaborate closely with product managers to deliver robust solutions.

You will guide end-to-end development, ensure best practices, and foster a culture of continuous learning while aligning with strategic business goals.