Sr. Backend Software Developer

Meijer - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Senior

Grand Rapids, MI

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About the position

The Sr. Backend Software Developer at Meijer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, maintaining, and enhancing business applications within an Agile development team. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to understand customer requirements, assess technologies, and deliver solutions that meet business needs. The developer will also mentor team members and ensure that development aligns with acceptance criteria while participating in all phases of Agile software development.

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.
• Collaborate 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.
• Identify and resolve 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 12 years' experience (or comparable combination of education and related experience).
• Any SAFe certification (SSM, SASM, SA, SPC, SPMPO).
• A minimum of 12 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on C#, .NET, and Azure.
• Proficiency in C#, .NET Core, .NET Framework.
• Extensive experience with development & deployment of applications On Premises and Azure services - such as Azure Functions, Azure App Services, Azure SQL Databases, Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Storage.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and design patterns.
• Experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Knowledge of database design and management, including SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth