Software Developer - Mobile

Meijer - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Software Developer - Mobile position at Meijer involves designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and enhancing business applications as part of an Agile development team. The role emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders to understand customer requirements and system interfaces, ensuring that development aligns with acceptance criteria. The developer will also mentor team members and participate in all phases of Agile software development, driving value delivery and optimizing applications to meet functional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests, and implements programs; develops system documentation according to SAFe Agile principles and industry standards.
• Performs unit tests, monitors results, and takes required corrective actions as needed.
• Mentors and coaches other members of the agile team.
• Assists in the deployment of applications.
• Optimizes and enhances applications and interfaces to meet SLA/functional requirements.
• Provides subject matter expertise and technical consultation in new systems development, new package system evaluations and enhancement of existing systems.
• Drives engagement with ITS Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure deployment of vendor applications.
• Assists product owners in systems analysis and creation of documentation for all business processes.
• Interfaces with the Product Owner and IT partners to develop acceptance criteria for features and user stories and ensures acceptance criteria are met.
• Works within the SAFe Agile framework.
• Coordinates new product reviews, tests and pilots with other IT members, customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborates with architects and other stakeholders to create scalable and efficient software architectures.
• Coordinates feasibility studies/proofs of concept to evaluate solutions.
• Coordinates structured walk throughs, secure coding, and technical reviews ensuring application coding and design follows secure coding and design principles.
• Identifies and resolves complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of applications.
• Assists in the production support and maintenance of applications as needed.
• Actively participates in all team Agile ceremonies.
• May provide facilitation of activities for Agile teams within Meijer ITS as acting Scrum Master.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 12 years' experience (or comparable combination of education and related experience).
• Any SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, SA, SPC, SPMPO).
• Minimum of 12 years in software engineering, with a focus on mobile application development in Xamarin & MAUI.
• Proven experience in developing cross-platform mobile applications for primarily Android but also IOS.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET, XAML, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns and development best practices.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
• Prefer experience in systems development and programming.
• Expertise with business systems.
• Experience as a team member on project teams in a cross-functional environment.
• Experience on Agile teams is preferred.
• Expertise in design and implementation of IT solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge of development tools, coding languages, SQL and testing.
• Proficient in multiple technologies or systems.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of structured analysis and technical design techniques.
• Strong knowledge of database management and file access methods is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong team-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of agile practices in a cross-functional environment preferred.
• Ability to effectively adapt to rapidly changing technology and apply it to business needs.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth