Macys: Lead Software Engineer

*Job Overview* A Lead Software Engineer responsible for the development, deployment automation, and support of applications for a specific area, leveraging his/her expertise and knowledge of multiple systems/customer areas.

Translates business requirements into well-engineered, tested and deployed application systems that are used by the business and supports these systems while in production.

Interface with internal customers to determine the most efficient, cost-effective approach to meet their business requirements.

Design, develop, test, install, and deploy the required software applications.

Develop solutions utilizing a variety of software technologies, including new code construction, modifications to existing modules, configuration and/or package implementation.

*Essential Functions* * Participate in the feasibility analysis for new systems/applications.

* Play a leadership role in the technical design of new systems/applications for work type 1 and smaller type 2 projects, using functional specifications.

Direct junior staff in the coding, configuration and testing needed to meet documented needs.

* Perform coding and/or configuration to meet documented needs, using standard procedures and techniques.

* Monitor operating efficiency of existing application systems and provides (or arranges for) proactive maintenance.

Review, analyze, and modify programming systems, including coding, testing, debugging and installing for a large-scale system.

Maintains records to document program development and revisions.

* Expert understanding of all application development processes including Macys Technologys software development methodology; ability to serve as a resource to others.

* Expert in existing applications supporting the business area.

Able to serve as a key resource to ensure the system is performing up to requirements.

* Possesses understanding of multiple systems/customer areas, gained through previous experience in different areas of Macys or Macys Tech, and leverages that knowledge to support current customer(s).

* Works independently and provides guidance within technical area, applying in-depth knowledge of multiple technologies, as appropriate.

* Provide technical support and resolves customer inquiries and production issues.

* Serve as a coach/mentor to less experienced developers.

Manages and delegates tasks as appropriate.

* Consistently demonstrate regular, dependable attendance & Amp; punctuality.

*Qualifications* * Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience * 6+ years of experience designing and developing web and enterprise applications using Java/J2EE technologies * 3+ years of experience leading the team in Agile environment with hands-on coding * 3+ years of experience with web services (with REST or SOAP) and messaging applications (with JAXB and JMS) * 2+ years of experience with continuous integration using tools such as GIT, Maven, Jenkins, Sonar, and Artifactory * 2+ years of experience with deployment automation using such as Chef, Puppet, or Ansible * 2+ years of experience with or exposure to cloud computing platform and associated automation tools such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, or Amazon EC2 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to read, write, and interpret complex technical documents.