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DevOPs Software Engineer II

Work Model: Hybrid, Framingham, MA

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, result-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

The Software Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support the business needs. This role requires working collaboratively within a team, while demonstrating independent problem-solving capabilities and proficiency in software development practices. The Software Engineer II will contribute to projects of moderate complexity, help resolve technical roadblocks, and ensure high-quality solutions that meet user requirements.

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications that support key business needs.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze user requirements and determine effective technical solutions.
• Engage in code reviews to drive code quality and share knowledge throughout the team.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects to ensure smooth software operation.
• Write and maintain clear technical documentation related to software functionality.
• Continuously learn and apply best practices in software development, quality, and security to your work.
• Contribute to the design and enhancement of new and existing features within applications.
• Participate in short-term assignments, efficiently following defined processes and procedures to deliver high-quality results.
• Recommend simple process improvements to optimize team efficiency and effectiveness.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative mindset for tackling moderately complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication skills—both written and verbal—to convey technical concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic and passionate team environment.
• Adaptability and eagerness to learn new technologies and embrace change.
• A keen attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions.
• Excellent time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles (inheritance, encapsulation, polymorphism).
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL or NoSQL), including writing and optimizing queries.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies, including active participation in sprint planning and retrospectives.
• Ability to write clear and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Experience with integrated development environments (IDEs) such as Visual Studio, IntelliJ, or VS Code.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles, including unit and integration testing.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently using debugging tools and techniques.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), including branching, merging, and pull requests.

What’s needed - Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including deployment and application management.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and development, using tools like Postman or Swagger.
• 2+ years of progressively complex experience in software engineering or related fields.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in software development using languages such as Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript, including application development, debugging, and deployment.

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI) with hands-on experience in automated build and deployment pipelines.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, JUnit, PyTest).
• Background working in a DevOps environment, collaborating to optimize deployment and release processes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Understanding of security best practices in software development, including securing APIs, data encryption, and vulnerability assessments.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.