SOFTWARE ENGINEER IV – DIGITAL COMMERCE

Upbound Group; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group is seeking a Software Engineer IV for its Digital Commerce team in Plano, TX. You will contribute to next‑generation commerce platforms, owning features from design through deployment and collaborating with product, UX/UI, and backend teams to deliver high‑quality software.

You will work across the full SDLC, ensure secure coding practices, and coordinate with offshore partners to maintain architectural integrity while meeting milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience with a focus on B2C applications.
• Solid experience with Tier 1 e‑commerce platforms like Salesforce Commerce Cloud.
• Hands-on full‑stack development across frontend and backend systems.
• Familiarity with high‑performance, scalable eCommerce architectures.
• Experience with Git for version control and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize features with high-quality code and robust performance, security, and reliability.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues and production bugs promptly.
• Participate in code reviews and promote best practices for code quality.
• Own work streams from design through deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure secure coding practices and perform vulnerability assessments.

Job description

Job Description:

SOFTWARE ENGINEER IV – DIGITAL COMMERCE

ABOUT UPBOUND

Upbound Group, Inc. (effective February 27, 2023: NASDAQ: UPBD) is an omni-channel platform company committed to elevating financial opportunity for all through innovative, inclusive, and technology-driven financial solutions that address the evolving needs and aspirations of consumers. The Company’s customer-facing operating units include industry-leading brands such asRent‑A‑Center,Acima and Brigitthatfacilitateconsumer transactions across a wide range of store-based and digital retail channels, including over 2,400 company branded retail units across the United States,Mexicoand Puerto Rico.Upbound Group, Inc. is headquartered in Plano, Texas.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Software Engineer IV on our Digital Commerce team, you will be a key individual contributor responsible for developing and enhancing our next-generation commerce platforms. This role focuses on the hands‑on execution of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring high‑quality code output and the on‑time delivery of project milestones. You will work closely with technical leadership to maintain architectural integrity while collaborating with offshore partners to ensure seamless development synchronization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Feature Development and Optimization: Responsible for writing high‑quality code, resolving complex bugs, and optimizing applications to meet performance, stability, and security standards.

• Technical Implementation: Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions by collaborating with engineering technical lead, product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineering teams.

• System Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and production bugs in a timely and effective manner.

• Code Quality: Participate in rigorous code reviews and implement best practices to foster a strong development culture.

• Technical Ownership: Take ownership of assigned work streams from initial design through deployment and maintenance.

• Troubleshoot and Problem‑Solve: Responsible for diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues and production bugs in a timely and effective manner.

• Accountable for implementing secure coding practices and conducting vulnerability assessments to protect consumer data and ensure compliance with digital commerce security standards.

KEY SKILLS

• Proficient in full-stack development skills to guide our technical evolution, including frontend (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js) and backend (e.g., Node.js, Java, or Python) development.

• Experience in leveraging AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc.) to accelerate code generation, automate unit testing, and streamline technical documentation across the SDLC while maintaining security and quality standards.

• Solid understanding of e‑commerce principles and knowledge of Tier 1 e‑commerce platforms to integrate platforms with external systems and API protocols.

• Proven ability to manage work within the full software development life cycle to ensure high‑quality results.

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including product and design teams.

• Experience facilitating clear communication with vendors to resolve technical dependencies and integration issues.

• Proficient in agile methodologies and leveraging AI tools (such as GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, automate unit testing and streamline documentation without compromising security or architectural integrity.

• Resourceful and systematic problem‑solver, capable of quickly diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on B2C applications.

• Solid experience of Tier 1 e‑commerce platforms like Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

• Comprehensive hands‑on experience in full‑stack development across frontend and backend systems.

• Familiarity with high‑performance, scalable eCommerce architecture.

• Experience with Git for version control and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

Work Location

Ability to work in the Plano, Texas Monday through Friday, with travel between locations as necessary based on transformation and governance activities.

Employment Eligibility

To be eligible for this opportunity, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Upbound Group does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship for this role, including OPT or CPT.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring all employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Upbound Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.