Lead, Software Engineer - Developer UX

Petco

About The Position

Petco is seeking a Lead, Software Engineer - Developer UX to help pets live their best lives by contributing to a company that is dedicated to improving lives through its core values: Pet First, Foster the Fun, and Let’s Go! Petco has been serving pets and pet parents for over 60 years, providing everything from meals and toys to expert support. The company operates over 1,500 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Puerto Rico, 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics, and eight distribution centers, employing over 29,000 individuals. Petco also founded Petco Love in 1999, which supports animal welfare groups and has facilitated approximately 7 million animal adoptions. In this role, the Lead Software Engineer will be instrumental in driving technical vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals, and fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. The position involves significant contributions to system architecture, active participation in coding and development, and leadership in project management from end-to-end.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of proven experience as a software engineer or in a similar leadership role.
Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python).
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Effective communication, leadership, and mentorship abilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django).
Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Previous experience in developing and maintaining scalable and distributed systems.
Proven experience in mentoring junior software developers.

Responsibilities

Provide technical guidance and foster a collaborative and innovative environment.
Drive the technical vision and strategy, ensure alignment with business goals.
Contribute significantly to the design and evolution of the overall system architecture.
Ensure that software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices.
Participate actively in coding and development activities, setting high standards for code quality, efficiency, and innovation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement robust software solutions.
Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
Oversee testing strategies to identify and address software defects.
Take ownership of projects, managing end-to-end development processes, timelines, and resources.
Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to software design, architecture, and development.
Provide documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Foster a collaborative team culture, encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing.
Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management on project status, technical decisions, and challenges.
Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Lead initiatives for continuous learning within the team and contribute to the enhancement of development processes.