Software Engineer - Back End Java

Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this role is to translate business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs and to deliver code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions. This includes developing, configuring, or modifying integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments. This role facilitates the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications.

Preferred Technical Stack: Java 8, React (will provide training), Cassandra, NoSQL, Springboot, and Kafka (or similar).

Key Responsibilities:
Translates business requirements and specifications into logical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions with occasional guidance from senior colleagues; partners with Product Team to understand business needs and functional specifications
Develops, configures, or modifies integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments by designing and coding component-based applications using various programming languages
Conducts the implementation and maintenance of complex business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications
Supports systems integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT), provides insight into defining test plans, and ensures quality software deployment
Participates in the end-to-end product lifecycle by applying and sharing an in-depth understanding of company and industry methodologies, policies, standards, and controls
Understands Computer Science and/or Computer Engineering fundamentals; knows software architecture and readily applies this to software solutions
Automates and simplifies team development, test, and operations processes; develops conceptual, logical and physical architectures consisting of one or more viewpoints (business, application, data, and infrastructure) required for business solution delivery
Solves difficult technical problems; solutions are testable, maintainable, and efficient

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
2 years of experience in software development or a related field
2 years of experience in database technologies
1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field
In most cases Lowe's will not be able to provide sponsorship for roles located in the Tech Hub
4 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software
4 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment
2 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework
2 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports
Experience with application and integration middleware
Experience with database technologies
In most cases Lowe's will not be able to provide sponsorship for roles located in the Tech Hub

About Lowe's:
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company serving approximately 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2019 sales of $72.1 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports its hometown Charlotte region and all communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

About Lowe's in the Community:
As a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company, Lowe's is committed to creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve, Lowe's associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe's Heroes volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or follow @LowesMedia on Twitter.