SR SOFTWARE ENGINEER (Merchandising) (Multiple Positions)

Dollar General; Goodlettsville (TN); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General is seeking an experienced software developer to translate business requirements into technical designs and lead development engagements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development, particularly with PL/SQL and various programming languages, and a proven ability to mentor junior engineers. This position is fully remote, no travel to the office is required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in software development.
• 4 years of experience using PL/SQL, shell scripting.
• 3 years of experience delivering merchandising/supply chain software.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical designs.
• Lead small development engagements and mentor junior engineers.
• Develop and debug software applications.

Skills

PL/SQL

Shell scripting

C#

Java

Python

Kafka

Container orchestration

Cloud systems understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Job description

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day. by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.

Job Details

Translate high-level business requirements into technical designs; propose design alternatives, codes and/or communicates requirements to junior engineers; lead small development engagements, mentor junior engineers, and solve difficult and highly complex technical problems; develop and debug software in support of new and existing applications; develop, execute and thoroughly document unit and system-level test plans; design changes to new and existing applications; provide support for production applications; and participate in Agile methodology and ceremonies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5 years of experience in software development.
• 4 years of experience in development using PL/SQL, shell scripting.
• 3 years of experience delivering software supporting merchandising/supply chain related applications and with relational database including Oracle, MSSQL, or Postgres.
• 1 year of experience with No-SQL database including Cassandra or Mongo DB.
• Position also requires experience with C#, Java, or Python, a distributed messaging system (Kafka), and working with stateful and/or stateless containers and orchestration via Kubernetes or its equivalent.
• Position requires understanding of Cloud and distributed systems challenges.
• May work remotely 100% from a home office location anywhere in the U.S. Travel to Goodlettsville, Tennessee is not required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5 years of experience in software development.
• 4 years of experience in development using PL/SQL, shell scripting.
• 3 years of experience delivering software supporting merchandising/supply chain related applications and with relational database including Oracle, MSSQL, or Postgres.
• 1 year of experience with No-SQL database including Cassandra or Mongo DB.
• Position also requires experience with C#, Java, or Python, a distributed messaging system (Kafka), and working with stateful and/or stateless containers and orchestration via Kubernetes or its equivalent.
• Position requires understanding of Cloud and distributed systems challenges.
• May work remotely 100% from a home office location anywhere in the U.S. Travel to Goodlettsville, Tennessee is not required.

Translate high-level business requirements into technical designs; propose design alternatives, codes and/or communicates requirements to junior engineers; lead small development engagements, mentor junior engineers, and solve difficult and highly complex technical problems; develop and debug software in support of new and existing applications; develop, execute and thoroughly document unit and system-level test plans; design changes to new and existing applications; provide support for production applications; and participate in Agile methodology and ceremonies.