Senior Software Developer

Advance Auto Parts • Raleigh, NC

125d

About The Position

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Merch Excellence Engineering team. This role will focus on building scalable, cloud-native microservices that support our retail merchandising platforms. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in Java (Spring Boot), microservices architecture, and retail systems, with a passion for driving innovation and operational excellence. This position is 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week, based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina (North Hills).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience working in retail technology, particularly in merchandising, inventory, or assortment systems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Blue Yonder or similar merchandising platforms.
• Exposure to machine learning integration for demand forecasting.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and secure API design.
• Experience with store-level forecasting, cycle count automation, or fixture catalog digitization.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and microservices architecture.
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for merchandising systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, UX, QA, and DevOps.
• Ensure high code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate with platforms such as Blue Yonder, Kafka, and Azure.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and retrospectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree