Senior Developer

Dillards • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Dillard's Customer 360 development team as it builds the next generation of its customer database and a unified source of truth for enterprise applications. The role contributes directly to customer experience by ensuring interactions are informed by accurate, comprehensive data. Working with a dedicated, cross-functional, co-located team, the Senior Developer will transform complex data ingestion workflows into streamlined, automated processes and take ownership of foundational systems while championing architectural integrity.

The work spans the customer data lifecycle, including research, data modeling, robust API design, and complex, scalable batch processes. The role uses Java and Spring Boot to develop backend services, modernizes infrastructure through CI/CD and containerization, and promotes technical excellence through code reviews, automated testing, and vulnerability remediation. The team also uses AI-assisted development tools and continuous research to deliver features and keep pace with industry standards.

This is a full-time, on-site position at Dillard's headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas. A high level of attendance is an essential function of the position. Immigration sponsorship, including H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT, is not available.

Requirements

• Deep proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and associated ecosystems, or a similar technology stack.
• Demonstrated experience architecting, developing, and optimizing data ingestion pipelines, batch processes, and complex data models.
• Strong understanding of scalable architectural patterns, API design, and best practices for maintainable, high-throughput backend services.
• Advanced proficiency with Git-based source control and ability to maintain robust CI/CD pipelines in a containerized environment.
• Proven ability to own the full lifecycle of a feature, from research and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Exceptional communication skills and a track record of thriving in cross-functional, co-located teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Adaptive mindset and strong desire to integrate AI-assisted development tools into the software development lifecycle.
• Ability to meet the high attendance requirement for this on-site position in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Master Data Management (MDM), Customer Data Platforms (CDP), or enterprise data governance strategies.
• Proficiency in IBM Db2 (LUW) or similar relational database management systems.
• Familiarity with high-volume distributed data processing frameworks or NoSQL database patterns.
• Experience designing systems with comprehensive monitoring and logging, or performance tuning complex, high-throughput batch processes.
• Familiarity with secure data handling techniques and compliance standards for protecting sensitive information.
• Familiarity with containerized environments, container orchestration such as Kubernetes, and enterprise application deployment practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable data models for a unified source of truth for Dillard's customer data.
• Develop and maintain high-throughput batch processes to ingest, standardize, validate, and deduplicate customer data from disparate sources.
• Design and develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Spring Boot and Java for enterprise customer engagement applications.
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines and use containerization to deploy across multiple environments.
• Maintain architectural integrity of the platforms.
• Conduct code reviews, support automated testing, and proactively remediate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team, use AI-assisted development tools, and conduct ongoing research to deliver features and stay current with industry standards.
• Own the full lifecycle of features, from research and design through implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Mentor junior developers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed