Job Title:  Staff Software Engineer

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

The reputation of Southern Glazer’s is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer’s has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Staff Software Engineer enhances and maintains software products by translating backlog items into technical designs that meet business needs, while determining the technical feasibility of features. Senior Software Engineers provide strategic solutions for issues, review technical design specifications, and ensure quality in development practices. Additionally, the Senior Software Engineer guides other engineers in configuration tasks to maintain platform stability and usability. By collaborating closely with Business Systems Analysts, Test/QA Engineers, and Product Managers, the Senior Software Engineer is instrumental in driving the achievement of key business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determine technical feasibility criteria and identify the next steps and actions for software and features.
• Diagnose and resolve complex software issues by analyzing root causes and assessing their impact on system performance.
• Offer strategic solutions, analysis, and advice regarding identified issues for future development.
• Integrate solutions with other applications and platforms.
• Mentor and guide junior developers in React best practices and the principles of micro-frontend architectures, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Maintain the stability and usability of the platform across all environments.
• Translate and/or review backlog items into physical designs and logical units, ensuring designs meet business requests
• Design, develop, and rigorously test assigned software components, following established development methodologies.
• Participate in the design and development of the test automation framework and any required in-house tools.
• Implement automated testing and integrate best practices within CI/CD pipelines to enhance software quality and delivery speed.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality assurance, incorporating feedback into development artifacts and practices.
• Use DevOps and Agile processes to deliver desired functionality quickly and effectively while iterating to continue development.
• Assist with and review technical design specifications.

Minimum Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience as a developer, programmer, software engineer, or other relevant role, with a focus on React and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience using engineering methodologies; related certification or professional engineer designation desirable.
• Experience in building APIs using a micro-service architecture for both internal and external products.
• Experience in DevOps and Agile technology environments.
• Experience with multiple programming languages, with a strong focus on developing modern frontend web applications using frameworks like React, and applying best practices in UI/UX design, performance, and scalability.
• Experience with development platforms (e.g., AWS, Salesforce, Pega, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with enterprise content management systems.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Experience directing team workflows (preferred).
• Native-level proficiency/fluent in English.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced knowledge of software design principles, application servers, middleware, and related tools and concepts.
• Expert-level understanding of React.js, its core principles, lifecycle, state management, hooks, and context API.
• Deep experience in JavaScript/TypeScript (ES6+), including understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.
• Strong understanding of the Adobe Experience Manager platform with a focus on data feed integration with third party services. Hands on experience customizing AEM using Java and Adobe Frameworks.
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Tailwind with the ability to weigh in on the advantages and disadvantages of said frameworks.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX) and their integration with React applications.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and libraries such as Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices.
• Proficiency in using build tools like Webpack, Rollup, or Parcel for bundling and optimizing web applications.
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud services, particularly those related to web hosting, storage, and scalability. Familiarity with other platforms like Azure and Google Cloud is a plus.
• Strong skills in creating responsive and adaptive designs using HTML5 and CSS3, including pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
• Advanced knowledge of leading development platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Pega, Docker, and Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of operating systems (e.g., Linux, UNIX, and macOS).
• Proficient in software development lifecycle and agile practices.
• Leading scripting and coding skills, along with a solid understanding of programming languages, to effectively develop and maintain software code.
• Leading release and deployment skills to drive agile release processes and continually improve the deployment process. Familiarity with using feature flags in release is preferable.
• Leading testing skills to identify errors and bugs, enhancing the robustness of processes. Experience with testing frameworks and libraries such as Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices.
• Proven ability to investigate and analyze information, and to draw conclusions.
• Proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to design and deliver innovative products and services.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or mobile device
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.