Software Engineer - Backend Engineer

Your Impact
The primary purpose of this role is to translate business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs and to deliver code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions. This includes developing, configuring, or modifying integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments. This role facilitates the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our Enterprise Vendor team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive engineer with a strong technical background in software engineering. As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development, scalability, reliability, and security of our software solutions while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence within the team.
What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Java and Spring Boot.
• Implement event-driven architectures leveraging Kafka.
• Write automated test cases using BDD frameworks like Cucumber, JUnit, and Mockito.
• Use Bitbucket for version control and manage builds with Maven/Gradle.
• Work with DB2, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases to ensure data consistency and scalability.
• Monitor and optimize production systems using Elastic, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative solutions for merchandising workflows.

Who You Are

• Hands-on experience in developing backend applications with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience building microservices and working with Kafka for messaging.
• Expertise in writing automated tests using BDD tools (Cucumber, JUnit, Mockito).
• Experience with Bitbucket, Maven/Gradle for version control and CI/CD processes.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB databases.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Ability to solve complex problems, think creatively, and thrive in an agile environment.

Where You'll Be

• Associates are required to relocate to the Charlotte region to foster collaboration and facilitate improved testing and support.
• Lowe's supports a Flex Office concept where in-person work is required two days per week at the Charlotte Tech Hub
• Most business meetings are planned around the Eastern time zone.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
• 2 years of experience in software development or a related field
• 2 years of experience in database technologies
• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, CIS, or related field
• 2 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization
• 4 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment
• 2 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
• Experience with application and integration middleware
• Experience working with Continuous Integration/ Continuous Deployment tools
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and approaches; understands application-level software architecture; ability to make technical trade-off decisions at application level

About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.