Sr Engineer IT Digital

Academy, Ltd.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors seeks a senior software engineer to build and maintain scalable eCommerce solutions, translating product and design priorities into robust features. You will work across product, design, and engineering, mentoring juniors and contributing to architectural decisions within a fast-paced, on-site team environment.

The role emphasizes Java/Spring Boot, React/Node.js, microservices, REST, and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS), with a strong focus on delivering reliable capabilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent years of related work experience required
• 4-7+ years of proven experience building sophisticated applications and APIs in cloud and hybrid cloud environments at large scale, preferably in Java and React JS
• 4-7+ years of strong background in object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• 3+ years of experience in various technology platforms and frameworks, both front-end and back-end, that include JAVA, Spring Boot, React or Angular, J2EE, Web Services (REST), Design Patterns, Microservices Architecture and Micro Frontends
• Experience with a 500+ million revenue e-commerce retailer preferred
• Proven understanding of design patterns, reference architectures, industry standards, broad technical knowledge, and architectural principles
• Ability to design and develop solutions using the Agile SDLC process
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of technical architecture alternatives and apply multiple technical solutions to business problems
• Demonstrated ability to provide and recommend innovative ideas and align projects with enterprise strategy
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor, and work well independently
• Expert knowledge of microservices development using Spring Boot
• Expert knowledge building responsive websites, client-side scripting, and content stack systems using ReactJS, NodeJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, JSON, Babel, Gulp, Webpack, and NPM
• Expert knowledge of REST and Spring Boot Java development, Pub/Sub design patterns, EAI, and API integration
• Expert knowledge of Google Cloud or AWS cloud technologies as compute platforms rather than SaaS
• Expert knowledge of SQL, scripting languages, RDBMS, JavaScript, and the React framework
• Understanding of project management and the software development lifecycle
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various internal and external levels
• Analytical approach with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to use key tools to conduct deep analysis and consistently provide insight on performance metrics
• Troubleshooting and organizational skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git and Bitbucket
• Ability to work in an onshore and offshore model
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Java, React.js, Node.js, Micro Front-End architecture, Typescript, GraphQL, Bootstrap.js, HTML5, XML, CSS3, JavaScript, REST services, NoSQL technologies including Firestore, Cassandra, and MongoDB, Kafka or MQ, Redis, Splunk, GCP or AWS, Prometheus or Grafana, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain robust, scalable, and user-friendly eCommerce solutions that support business growth.
• Turn product and design priorities into high-quality digital features and enhancements.
• Develop and maintain eCommerce features and integrations, contribute to architectural discussions and technical design, and write clean, maintainable code.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and collaborate across teams to deliver projects on time.
• Mentor junior developers and share knowledge to grow the engineering team’s capability.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React JS

Microservices

REST

AWS or GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jira

Jenkins

NoSQL (Firestore/Cassandra/MongoDB)

Kafka

Grafana/Prometheus

Node.js

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Jira

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!

What You Will Work On

In this role, you build and maintain robust, scalable, and user-friendly eCommerce solutions that support business growth. Your work turns product and design priorities into high-quality digital features and enhancements. By strengthening the customer-facing technology experience, you help the organization deliver reliable capabilities at scale. Day to day, you develop and maintain eCommerce features and integrations, contribute to architectural discussions and technical design, and write clean, maintainable, well-tested code. You troubleshoot complex technical issues and work across teams to deliver projects on time. You also mentor junior developers and share knowledge that helps the engineering team grow its technical capability.

Who You Will Work With

Working across product, design, and engineering, you translate business needs into practical technical solutions. You collaborate with cross-functional partners throughout design and delivery, contributing technical perspective while keeping project commitments and quality in focus. You will also work with developers across onshore and offshore teams. Through mentoring and knowledge sharing, you help create a collaborative environment where teams can solve problems, improve solutions, and deliver consistently.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent years of related work experience required
• 4-7+ years of proven experience building sophisticated applications and APIs in cloud and hybrid cloud environments at large scale, preferably in Java and React JS
• 4-7+ years of strong background in object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• 3+ years of experience in various technology platforms and frameworks, both front-end and back-end, that include JAVA, Spring Boot, React or Angular, J2EE, Web Services (REST), Design Patterns, Microservices Architecture and Micro Frontends
• Experience with a 500+ million revenue e-commerce retailer preferred
• Proven understanding of design patterns, reference architectures, industry standards, broad technical knowledge, and architectural principles
• Ability to design and develop solutions using the Agile SDLC process
• Ability to estimate the financial impact of technical architecture alternatives and apply multiple technical solutions to business problems
• Demonstrated ability to provide and recommend innovative ideas and align projects with enterprise strategy
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor, and work well independently
• Expert knowledge of microservices development using Spring Boot
• Expert knowledge building responsive websites, client-side scripting, and content stack systems using ReactJS, NodeJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, JSON, Babel, Gulp, Webpack, and NPM
• Expert knowledge of REST and Spring Boot Java development, Pub/Sub design patterns, EAI, and API integration
• Expert knowledge of Google Cloud or AWS cloud technologies as compute platforms rather than SaaS
• Expert knowledge of SQL, scripting languages, RDBMS, JavaScript, and the React framework
• Understanding of project management and the software development lifecycle
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various internal and external levels
• Analytical approach with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to use key tools to conduct deep analysis and consistently provide insight on performance metrics
• Troubleshooting and organizational skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git and Bitbucket
• Ability to work in an onshore and offshore model
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Spring Boot, Java, React.js, Node.js, Micro Front-End architecture, Typescript, GraphQL, Bootstrap.js, HTML5, XML, CSS3, JavaScript, REST services, NoSQL technologies including Firestore, Cassandra, and MongoDB, Kafka or MQ, Redis, Splunk, GCP or AWS, Prometheus or Grafana, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Work Style and Physical Requirements

Ability to work independently and across onshore and offshore teams. Regular in-office attendance is required. Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties. Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards.

Key Skills

• ecommerce
• Architecture Design
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Testing Methods
• Fixing Problems
• Mentor Ship

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.

About Academy

Academy Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.