Software Engineer III

Upbound Group • Plano, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer on Upbound Group’s Digital Commerce team is a hands-on individual contributor responsible for developing and enhancing next-generation commerce platforms. The role focuses on executing the full AI-powered software development life cycle, producing high-quality code, and delivering project milestones on time. The engineer works with technical leadership to maintain architectural integrity and collaborates with offshore partners to coordinate development.

The position involves full-stack development, translating business requirements into technical solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and taking ownership of assigned work from design through deployment and maintenance. It also includes secure coding and vulnerability assessments to protect consumer data and meet digital commerce security standards. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Plano, Texas, requiring work in the office five days per week, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of hands-on full-stack development experience across frontend and backend systems, including an AI-enabled development cycle.
• Proficiency with frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js and backend technologies such as Node.js, Java, or Python.
• Experience managing work across the full software development life cycle.
• Strong communication skills for working with technical and non-technical stakeholders, including product and design teams.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies.
• Experience using AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or Claude Code to accelerate development, automate unit testing, and streamline documentation without compromising security or architectural integrity.
• Ability to systematically diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience with Git for version control and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
• Ability to work on-site in Plano, Texas, Monday through Friday, five days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of e-commerce principles and Tier 1 e-commerce platforms, including integrating platforms with external systems and API protocols.
• Experience with Tier 1 e-commerce platforms such as Salesforce Commerce Cloud, with a focus on B2C applications.
• Familiarity with high-performance, scalable e-commerce architecture.

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code, resolve complex bugs, and optimize applications for performance, stability, and security.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with the engineering technical lead, product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineering teams.
• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues and production bugs in a timely and effective manner.
• Participate in code reviews and implement best practices to support a strong development culture.
• Own assigned work streams from initial design through deployment and maintenance.
• Implement secure coding practices and conduct vulnerability assessments to protect consumer data and comply with digital commerce security standards.
• Use AI tools to accelerate code generation, automate unit testing, and streamline technical documentation across the software development life cycle while maintaining security and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level