Sr. Software Engineer (Remote)
The Home Depot · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Austin, TX
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Job highlights
- Develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications.
- Collaborate with engineers of all levels in agile processes.
- Mentor junior engineers and lead technical discussions.
- Adapt to changing demands and needs of customers.
- Grow technical and leadership skills through continuous learning.
About the role
Senior Software Engineer
The Sr. Software Engineer is responsible for independently developing and consistently redesigning/refactoring a product to adapt to our customers and associates needs. As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team with engineers of all experience levels who help each other build and grow technical and leadership skills while creating, deploying, and supporting production applications. In addition, Sr. Software Engineers may be involved in product and tool selection, configuration, security, resilience, performance tuning and production monitoring as well as mentoring less experienced engineers.
Key Responsibilities
50% Delivery and Execution
- Develops, tests, deploys, and maintains software, with a clear understanding of the value the software is to provide.
- Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
- Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances.
- Develops test suites (functional, destructive, etc) to enable success and rapid deployment of code to production.
- Takes a broad view when approaching issues, using a global lens.
20% Learns and Grows
- Learns through successful and failed experiments when tackling new problems.
- Actively seeks ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
20% Plans and Aligns
- Collaborates with other team members in agile processes.
- Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
- Works with the Product Team to ensure user stories are valuable, developer-ready, easy to understand, and testable.
- Delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Adapts approach and demeanor in real-time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
- Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
10% Supports and Enables
- Helps grow junior engineers by providing guidance on modern software development frameworks and leading technical discussions.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This position typically reports to a Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager. This position has 0 Direct Reports.
Travel Requirements
No travel required.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be eighteen years of age or older.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience with front-end technology such as HTML, CSS, and Javascript/Typescript frameworks, an object-oriented programming language (preferably Java), relational or NoSQL database technology, cloud computing techniques, CI/CD tools, modern software design patterns.
- Experience with security frameworks for user and services authorization and authentication.
- Experience with creating and executing unit, functional, destructive and performance tests.
- Experience with modern debugging and root cause analysis techniques.
- Experience with version control systems.
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Preferred Education
No additional education
Minimum Years Of Work Experience
3
Preferred Years Of Work Experience
No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience
None
Preferred Leadership Experience
None
Certifications
None
Competencies
Global Perspective, Manages Ambiguity, Nimble Learning, Self-Development, Collaborates, Cultivates Innovation, Situational Adaptability, Communicates Effectively, Drives Results, Interpersonal Savvy
Key skills/competency
- Senior Software Engineer
- Software Development
- Agile Processes
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Java
- Databases (Relational/NoSQL)
- Cloud Computing
- CI/CD Tools
- Software Design Patterns
- Testing (Unit, Functional, Performance)
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Software Development
- Java
- JavaScript
- Cloud Computing
- CI/CD
- Agile
- Remote
- The Home Depot
- Engineering
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience with Java, front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript), databases, cloud computing, and CI/CD tools.
- Showcase collaboration: Emphasize your ability to work within agile teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of how you've independently developed, tested, and deployed software solutions.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss modern software design patterns, security frameworks, and debugging techniques.
- Research The Home Depot: Understand their customer focus, innovation, and commitment to associate growth.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technologies used by the Senior Software Engineer at The Home Depot?
- The Senior Software Engineer role at The Home Depot typically involves experience with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks. Proficiency in an object-oriented programming language, preferably Java, is also highly valued. Additionally, experience with relational or NoSQL databases, cloud computing, CI/CD tools, and modern software design patterns is often required.
- Is this a remote position for a Senior Software Engineer at The Home Depot?
- Yes, the Senior Software Engineer position at The Home Depot is a remote role, offering flexibility for candidates to work from home.
- What is the expected experience level for a Senior Software Engineer at The Home Depot?
- The Home Depot prefers candidates with 2-4 years of relevant work experience for the Senior Software Engineer role. While a bachelor's degree is typically acquired, equivalent experience and skills are also considered.
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Senior Software Engineer at The Home Depot?
- The primary responsibilities include independently developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software. You'll also collaborate within agile teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to product and tool selection, focusing on security, resilience, and performance.
- How important are soft skills for the Senior Software Engineer role at The Home Depot?
- Soft skills are very important. The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, adaptability, learning agility, and the ability to drive results and manage ambiguity effectively.
- Does The Home Depot offer opportunities for growth for Senior Software Engineers?
- Yes, The Home Depot emphasizes continuous learning and growth. Senior Software Engineers are encouraged to seek challenges, learn from experiments, and develop both technical and leadership skills, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers.
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