Senior Software Engineer - Innovation

Burlington Coat Factory • Edgewater Park, NJ

83d • $95,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Innovation Engineer III is a forward-thinking technologist on the IT Innovation team. This senior role is primarily responsible for discovering and implementing new technologies such as AI/ML, Cloud Computing, IoT and Automation throughout our Store, Distribution Center/Supply Chain, and Merchandising organizations. This individual will be a highly skilled developer that identifies and present ideas/solutions to problems from our business stakeholders. They will consistently develop results under loosely-defined and rapidly evolving requirements. They are expected to have knowledge of our front-end code, back-end infrastructure. In addition to being an enthusiastic full stack developer, this individual will help grow the technical skills of the Innovation team.

Requirements

• 5+ years work experience in related field required.
• Experience with enterprise applications, especially in areas of AI, ML, Automation, and Cloud Technologies.
• Background in software development, especially in web development, API development, Python, and Android.
• Working technical experience with servers, databases, enterprise grade applications, and network.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to problem solve and apply critical thinking to problems in a loose requirements environment.
• Ability to apply technological expertise to problems.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

Responsibilities

• Support a fast paced, results driven, engineering culture focusing on implementing emerging technologies such as Generative AI, Cloud Computing, IoT, Automation, Mobile Applications, and Machine Learning.
• Empower business partners with novel solutions and modern applications.
• Perform continuous research on emerging technologies and identify areas of opportunities for implementation.
• Become proficient in several common development areas such as API Development (FastAPI, NodeJS), Web Development (Vue, Angular), Scripting (Python, Powershell, Shell Scripting), and Databases (SQL and NoSQL).
• Assume responsibility for personal development and continuous learning, keeping abreast of new technology, methods, and regulations.
• Make strides in learning and applying infrastructure concepts such as network, containerization, and cybersecurity.
• Act as peer leader in technical situations.
• Maintain regular communications regarding project status, problems, and goals to key stakeholders.
• Develop and present business cases to various audiences, including senior leadership.
• Influence decisions and articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers/interns.
• Manage small project timelines with vendors to ensure deliverables meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible hours
• Associate discount
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Training and development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees