Sr Software Engineer I-FullStack
About The Position
Staples is a business-to-business company. The eCommerce engineering team within Staples Digital Solutions builds and modernizes the technology powering scalable, reliable, high-performing digital shopping experiences. The team partners with Product, UX, Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Business Operations to deliver customer-focused solutions, strengthen platform capabilities, and support Staples’ digital transformation. As a Senior Software Engineer I, you will serve as a key technical leader on the eCommerce team. You will design and optimize cloud-hosted platforms using modern microservices and micro-frontend architectures, work across the full technology stack, partner with technical and business stakeholders, and help deliver accessible, secure, data-driven experiences that improve performance and customer engagement. The role is onsite in Framingham.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of progressively complex software engineering experience, including full-stack development with Java/Spring Boot and React/TypeScript.
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices and micro-frontend architectures.
- At least 5 years of experience working with cloud-hosted platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- At least 5 years of experience with Kubernetes.
- Experience with distributed databases, including Couchbase, MySQL, and NoSQL technologies.
- Experience with distributed messaging platforms such as Solace, Azure Event Hubs, or Apache Kafka.
- Demonstrated expertise in Core Web Vitals optimization and ADA compliance.
- Experience integrating and managing payment gateways and supporting PCI-DSS compliance.
- Experience building and managing streaming and batch data pipelines.
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and software engineering best practices.
- Strong technical leadership, mentoring, collaboration, and communication skills.
- Ability to connect business needs with scalable technology solutions and clearly explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with sound independent judgment in architecture and technical design.
- Customer-focused mindset, attention to detail, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- At least 2 years of experience with micro-frontend frameworks and modular frontend architectures.
- Experience supporting eCommerce platforms or digital marketplaces.
- Familiarity with machine learning or optimization algorithms used in advanced analytics.
- Experience with payment providers such as Klarna, PayPal, Venmo, or ACI.
- Cloud platform certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and implement microservices and micro-frontend solutions for scalable, high-performance eCommerce platforms.
- Develop full-stack applications using Java and Spring Boot for backend services and React with TypeScript for frontend experiences.
- Translate business and product requirements into practical, innovative technical solutions in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Build and maintain streaming and batch data pipelines that support real-time analytics and complex business decisions.
- Optimize Core Web Vitals and overall application performance to improve site speed and user engagement.
- Deliver accessible applications that meet ADA requirements and support an inclusive customer experience.
- Integrate payment gateways and maintain secure transaction processing aligned with PCI-DSS standards.
- Design distributed data solutions using Couchbase, MySQL, and NoSQL technologies, and messaging solutions using platforms such as Solace, Azure Event Hubs, and Apache Kafka.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to less-experienced engineers, and lead project teams or workstreams as needed.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architecture reviews.
- Document systems and processes for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO (22 days)
- Holiday schedule with 7 observed paid holidays
- Online and retail discounts
- Company match 401(k)
- Physical and mental health wellness programs
- Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
