Software Engineer- Fulfillment Team

Papa Johns•Louisville, KY

22h

About The Position

Papa Johns is building the next generation of technology that powers how millions of customers receive pizza every day. As a Software Engineer on the Fulfillment Team, you will contribute to the development and evolution of systems that support order fulfillment across our restaurants—including ordering, kitchen workflows, carryout, delivery, and third-party integrations. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys solving real-world problems at scale, learning modern architectures, and working on systems that directly impact restaurant operations and customer experience.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional software engineering experience
Experience developing backend or full-stack applications using languages such as Java, Kotlin, Node.js, or Python
Familiarity with RESTful APIs and service-based architectures
Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases
Basic experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Understanding of software development best practices including testing and version control
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
Experience with Agile methodologies

Nice To Haves

Experience with microservices or distributed systems
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience in eCommerce, fulfillment, delivery, or restaurant technology domains
Knowledge of POS systems, kitchen systems, or third-party delivery integrations
Experience with AI tools and technology

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend and/or full-stack services that support fulfillment and delivery workflows
Collaborate with senior engineers and architects on system design and implementation for cloud-native, distributed, event-driven systems
Build and consume RESTful APIs and event-driven services integrating with POS, kitchen, and delivery systems
Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint planning
Troubleshoot and resolve defects and performance issues in development and production environments
Partner with Product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions
Participate in on-call rotations as needed to support operational excellence