Sr. Software Engineer- Backend

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Posted Date: Jan-23-2019

Job ID: 12699

Job Type: Full Time

Job Function: Information Technology

City: Bellevue

State: Washington

Store: Eastgate Headquarters

What's cool about this job

At REI our core mission is to inspire, educate and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Contribute to REI’s success in inspiring and educating by helping people discover and participate in classes and local events. Come build the software that powers our Outdoor Programs and Adventures systems! We are looking for a Software Engineer to design, develop and implement the next generation of features and functionality for these portions of REI’s website. You will get to work on a variety of projects with varying levels of complexity including: new site enhancements, application development, new technologies, performance optimization, and incident response. You'll collaborate in a dynamic environment with REI’s Interaction Designers, Information Architects, Software Engineers and more to create interactive features that deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will have the flexibility to grow your skills and explore new technical challenges on the journey towards making REI’s digital experience world class.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or equivalent experience
2+ years’ experience in software development, with proficiency in Java EE and Spring frameworks or other platforms
2+ years’ experience in OO design, development, testing, implementing and supporting web services
Experience working on websites with many interconnected systems delivering complex functionality
Knowledge of professional best practices for software engineering across the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
Ability to participate in on-call rotation for 24x7 incident response
Four-year degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred
1+ years’ experience using agile development methodologies preferred
Experience working in an e-commerce retail environment preferred
Ability to take a project from scoping requirements through a launch of the project
Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and management to collect requirements and describe software product features
Contribute to a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best
A passion for jumping in, learning new stuff, and getting your hands dirty
Value DevOps and Continuous Delivery principles

Bring your passion and expertise

Java/Groovy
Docker
Jenkins
AWS
Git
Kibana (ELK)
Graphite/Grafana
New Relic
Linux
Terraform

Why you'll love it here

At REI we offer an enviable work environment that has been recognized on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the awards inception – 20 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place!

REI offers unique and competitive benefits:

Health Care plans that include dental and vision
Generous retirement plan contributions including a guaranteed 5% contribution each year and an extra variable contribution up to 10% based on annual company performance
Paid sabbaticals that include 50% off one REI Adventure trip
Yearly bonus based on annual company performance
Generous gear and apparel discounts including REI Adventures and Outdoor School Trips
Free equipment rentals
Challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals
Public transit subsidy
Adoptions assistance
Yay Days! One extra paid day off each quarter to spend time doing whatever it is you love to do in the outdoors

At REI we offer an enviable work environment that has been recognized on the "100 Best Companies to Work For" list since the award's inception – 20 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.

With more than 140 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 12,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.

REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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§753. Factors to be considered concerning a previous criminal conviction; presumption.

1. In making a determination pursuant to section seven hundred fifty-two of this chapter, the public agency or private employer shall consider the following factors:

(a) The public policy of this state, as expressed in this act, to encourage the licensure and employment of persons previously convicted of one or more criminal offenses.

(b) The specific duties and responsibilities necessarily related to the license or employment sought or held by the person.

(c) The bearing, if any, the criminal offense or offenses for which the person was previously convicted will have on his fitness or ability to perform one or more such duties or responsibilities.

(d) The time which has elapsed since the occurrence of the criminal offense or offenses.

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(f) The seriousness of the offense or offenses.

(g) Any information produced by the person, or produced on his behalf, in regard to his rehabilitation and good conduct.

(h) The legitimate interest of the public agency or private employer in protecting property, and the safety and welfare of specific individuals or the general public.

2. In making a determination pursuant to section seven hundred fifty-two of this chapter, the public agency or private employer shall also give consideration to a certificate of relief from disabilities or a certificate of good conduct issued to the applicant, which certificate shall create a presumption of rehabilitation in regard to the offense or offenses specified therein.