Sr. Java Software Engineer - Kroger Tech & Digital

The Monetization Backend Services teams support integration points between KTD applications and a third-party vendor. We are working to in-housing the systems supported by the third-party vendor, but that process is expected to take some time (> 1 year). In the meantime, the team will support the integration with the vendor and help to build new features as required.

This person will be working with members of the existing team to support the current integration. This includes building new features and supporting the runtime operations of the integration.

Longer term, they will be involved with migrating the integration to our in-house platform. They will work closely with the team building that capability to ensure a seamless shift while maintaining operations.

Responsible for participating in the design, development, testing, debugging, maintaining, and documenting software components in accordance to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices. Establish estimates and work plans for design, development, implementation, and rollout tasks. Communicate with the appropriate teams to ensure that assignments are delivered with the highest of quality and in accordance to standards. Demonstrate the company s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!Minimum
- Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or a STEM major
- 3+ years of successful and applicable experience taking a lead role in building complex software ad automation systems that has been successfully delivered to customers
- 3+ years of proven track record of designing and delivering large scale, high-quality systems
- 3+ years of successful and applicable hands-on experience in software or infrastructure development domain and principles, including design patterns and code structure
- Strong knowledge of industry trends and industry competition
- Deep knowledge in a minimum of two of the following technical disciplines: infrastructure and network design, application development, application programming interfaces (APIs), cloud, middleware, servers and storage, database management, and operations
- Understanding of network and security architecture
- Demonstrated written, oral and presentation/public speaking communication skills
- Proven ability to think and contribute at the strategic level

• Strong Java/Kotlin development skills with an understanding of development and architecture patterns.
• Monitoring/alerting and SLO management experience at scale. Needs to understand and have history with larger scale deployments.
• Good communication skills with the capacity to bridge discussions between technical and business owners.

Desired
- Any experience in Cloud software service including designing for scale, performance and reliability
- Any experience in system architecture
- Demonstrated capability to build, mentor and maintain an inclusive team-based environment
- Experience building solution using elastic architectures (preferably Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform)- Develop a high-quality codebase, lead design discussions, execute development against design, and navigate complex codebase
- Responsible for development implementation of technical design within a defined set of teams. Execute against defined technology roadmap to support project portfolio and business strategy
- Participate in implementing enterprise standards across domains: operations, infrastructure, data, applications, development, security & risk, and business continuance
- Provide technical clarity between ongoing projects and the strategic objectives of the company
- Drive digital innovation by leveraging innovative new technologies and approaches to renovate, extend, and transform the existing core technology base and IT estate
- Implement high-level migration plans to address the gaps between the current and future state solution
- Lead the analysis of the technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement
- Mentor team members in software development principles, patterns, processes and, practices
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation