Senior Software Engineer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 122,560 - 187,560; Full time

Job summary

A reputable grocery retailer is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to build resilient systems in a hybrid cloud environment. This role involves designing scalable solutions, writing APIs, and developing automated testing suites. Candidates should have at least 6 years of software development experience, familiarity with back-end languages like Kotlin and Java, as well as proficiency in JavaScript frameworks. The position offers a hybrid work schedule with competitive compensation in Chicago.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building software solutions.
• Knowledgeable in multiple back-end languages and JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with CI/CD and public cloud deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Design front-end and server-side solutions.
• Write APIs for consumer-facing flows.
• Deliver consistent, optimized, and secure software solutions.

Skills

Back-end languages (Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot)

JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, Node.js, Nuxt.js)

CI/CD

Database experience (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Overview

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose

This role is responsible to build resilient and scalable systems in a hybrid cloud environment. This person will be a part of a high performant development team and will partner with various other technical groups to design, plan, and implement software solutions that help achieve various consumer‑facing development goals. Given strategic objectives, this role will independently deliver solutions that adhere to industry best practices and company standards. As a Full Stack Engineer, you should be comfortable with developing front‑end and/or back‑end applications using different languages and development frameworks.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in‑person days in our Chicago office and 2 remote days. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Design front‑end and server‑side solutions
• Write APIs for our consumer‑facing flows, whether for web or mobile
• Develop automation testing suites to ensure correctness of the software and maintainability
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Write technical documentation
• Work with implementation teams to automate and ensure standard methodologies on infrastructure deployments
• Deliver solutions and systems: consistent, optimized, resilient, documented, secure

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• 6+ years of experience building software solutions
• Knowledgeable and experienced in multiple back‑end languages (e.g., Kotlin, Java, Spring Boot) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, Node.js, Nuxt.js)
• Experience with databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cosmos DB)
• Experience and deep understanding of software design patterns
• Experience with CI/CD and deep understanding of deployment processes
• Experience with public clouds e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Cart/Checkout, and payment systems is a plus
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and implement learning fast
• Passion for coding
• Ability to effectively communicate your ideas and listen to others
• Problem solving skills – not only technically, but also with competing visions from teammates and partners
• Ability to lead by influence and drive projects independently
• Works under general direction of managers and more senior team members
• Designs foundational technologies through software architecture
• Makes sound business decisions regarding how technologies will be implemented
• Makes recommendations to management and is involved in the decision‑making process
• Resolves work related issues and provides solutions on development issues for less experienced software engineers
• Work is reviewed regularly for technical soundness and accuracy
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

Salary Range: $ 122,560 – $187,560