Senior Software Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Technical

Is an experienced member of a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and support.

Drive the development of innovative and efficient software solutions.

System Architecture :

Contribute to the design and evolution of the overall system architecture.

Ensure that software solutions align with business objectives and are scalable and maintainable.

Coding and Development :

Actively participate in coding and development activities, setting a high standard for code quality and best practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and implement solutions.

Code Review and Quality Assurance :

Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.

Implement and oversee testing strategies to identify and address software defects.

Project Management :

Take ownership of projects, from requirements analysis to delivery, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.

Collaborate with product owners and project managers to define project scope and objectives.

Documentation :

Create and maintain technical documentation related to software design, architecture, and development.

Provide documentation for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Collaboration and Communication :

Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.

Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management on project status, technical decisions, and challenges.

Continuous Learning :

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

Share knowledge and insights with the team and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 5 + years of proven experience as a senior software engineer or in a similar role. Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python). Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django). Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure). Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Previous experience in developing and maintaining scalable and distributed systems.