• Senior Software Engineer

    Do it Best Corp. (Fort Wayne, IN)


    Senior Software Engineer Division/Department: IT About the role: Our software engineering teams are focused on business outcomes and are empowered to create intuitive, reliable, and high performing applications. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll lead major software development initiatives, help establish best practices, provide architectural and development guidance, and mentor junior software engineers. Responsibilities include:

     

    + Lead software development initiatives/projects and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality solutions on time and within budget

    + Lead technical solutioning, project planning, work breakdown, and timeline estimation for software development tasks

    + Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices and coding standards

    + Leverage best-fit frameworks for project execution

    + Create high-quality software solutions that provide positive user experiences, align with standards and guiding principles, and are maintainable and easy to support

    + Ensure solution economics and total cost of ownership are considered during design and development

    + Assess, understand, and document the interaction between systems, impacts of various designs, and performance tradeoffs

    + Define and mature software engineering standards and practices

    + Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and alignment with department standards

    + Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and career development

    + Provide support for custom software solutions, responding to and resolving issues within defined timeframes

    Education and Experience:

    + Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science / related discipline or equivalent training

    + 3+ years of professional experience with software development

    + Proven experience organizing and leading product development efforts

    + Proven accomplishments with advanced software development, including development and implementation of complex enterprise applications in multi-tier and highly integrated environments

    + Experience evaluating and deploying enterprise solutions, both off-the-shelf and custom built

    + Experience with cloud, web, integration, and data development in a business environment

    + Experience with C#, Java, .NET, JavaScript, MS SQL or similar languages/technologies

    + Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and writing automated tests

    + Proficient with developer tools, including Generative AI

    + Experience with cloud technologies and open source technologies

    + Experience with agile and plan-driven project execution frameworks

    + Knowledge of and experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and containerization technologies

    + Knowledge of and experience with secure coding practices

    + Knowledge of Do it Best business processes, the retail or distribution industry, or general business operations principles and practices

    Skills and Abilities:

    + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

    + Disciplined, focused, and self-motivated

    + Advanced planning and organizational skills

    + Advanced interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

    + Demonstrates a positive attitude, growth mindset, humility, and leadership by example

    + Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility in initiating or navigating change

    Benefits available to you:

    + Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision

    + Paid time off to foster work/life balance

    + Profit sharing

    + Bonus Pay opportunities

    + Retirement funding opportunities

    + Education reimbursement

    + Health club reimbursement

    + Career advancement opportunities

     

    About Do it Best: Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Do it Best is the only US-based, member-owned comprehensive and fully integrated hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of nearly $6 billion, Do it Best serves thousands of member-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 other countries, and is now part of the Do it Best Group, the world’s largest independent home improvement co-op. For more information, visit doitbestonline.com and follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/doitbestcorp) , Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/doitbestcorp/?hl=en) , and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/do-it-best-corp%2E) . Culture: Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role. Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served Our Mission: Making the best even better Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.