Senior Software Engineer- Full Stack (Java/React)

O'Reilly Auto Parts; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions from

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Sr Software Engineer in Springfield, MO to design, develop, test, and implement resilient software solutions with independence and lead the team through best practices. The position emphasizes mentoring junior engineers and collaborating across product, design, and development teams to deliver robust software roadmaps.

You will contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, while developing automated tests and monitoring to ensure quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience: 3–6 years.
• Managerial experience coordinating the work of others (4–6 months).

Responsibilities

• Document 'as is' and 'to be' processes and describe changes required for migration.
• Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve software quality and infrastructure.
• Produce multiple concepts and prototypes for technical solution design.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Develop automated tests and monitoring to diagnose performance issues.
• Implement solution monitoring to diagnose performance and stability issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and engineers to define and deliver roadmaps.
• Develop work breakdown schedules and estimates to meet delivery timelines.
• Contribute to and maintain a technical roadmap aligned with business needs.
• Provide guidance on CI/CD practices and ongoing integration.
• Explore external developments and assess potential impact on the organization.
• Develop capabilities through training, coaching, and external accreditation.

Skills

Full-Stack Engineering

Architecture & Strategy

Prototyping & Design

Testing & Diagnostics

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Directory Services & Security

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Computer Science or related field

3–6 years of experience

4–6 months of managerial experience

Job description

Job Summary:

The Sr Software Engineer operates with a high degree of independence and leverages multiple functional and technology skillsets to design, develop, test, and implement resilient software solutions. The Sr Software Engineer supports in leading the team through consistent software development best practices and will mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their technical growth.

This is an on-site role located in Springfield, MO. Remote work is not an option for this position.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Document “as is” and “to be” processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the “to be” capability to accurately record the changes required.


• Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the software solutions and supporting infrastructure to better meet users’ needs.


• Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to technical solution design.


• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy


• Develop, automate, and perform complex testing and monitoring to diagnose and correct application functionality and/or performance issues; validate and interpret test data to verify that specifications are met and/or to identify remedial actions required to ensure suitability.


• Implement comprehensive solution monitoring to diagnose application performance and stability issues.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues


• Collaborate effectively with product owners, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver on product roadmaps


• Develop work breakdown schedules and estimates in order to develop and achieve software project delivery timelines.


• Contribute to and maintain a technical roadmap to facilitate application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.


• Provide guidance and support to others on continuous integration activities (sharing, testing and building), working within established operational systems.


• Explore and develop a detailed understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.


• Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology and industry best practices through ongoing education and reading specialist media.

Skills:

Required:

• Full-Stack Engineering: Hands-on experience with the full SDLC, specializing in full-stack development using Java and Vue or React.


• Architecture & Strategy: Documents current/future state processes, evaluates emerging tech, and helps shape technical roadmaps and architecture.


• Prototyping & Design: Builds proof-of-concepts, designs scalable solutions, and recommends tech stack improvements to meet business needs.


• Testing & Diagnostics: Implements automated testing, real-time monitoring, and root-cause analysis to resolve complex stability and performance issues.


• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with product managers, designers, and engineers to break down work, estimate timelines, and deliver product roadmaps.


• Continuous Improvement: Mentors team members, guides CI/CD practices, and stays up to date with industry best practices.


• Directory Services & Security: Experience configuring, integrating, and managing LDAP for user authentication and directory services.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent in Computer Science or related field

Experience: Experienced practitioner able to deal with the majority of situations and to advise others (3 to 6 years)

Managerial Experience: Basic experience coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off




• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One




• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)




• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs




• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs




• Opportunities for Career Growth

_O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer._The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

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