Application developer sr - Data and Analytics-ST; Nashville, TN, Application Development
About the job
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong hands-on full stack web development expertise at an advanced proficiency level.
- Deep understanding of React design patterns, including component architecture and modular code organization.
- Strong experience with Node.js and Express for API development.
- Proficiency in TypeScript and GraphQL for designing and consuming APIs.
- Experience with HTML5, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Hands-on development experience with document-oriented and relational database systems such as MongoDB, Cosmos DB, and SQL Server, or equivalent systems.
- Solid understanding of UI/UX and usability principles, responsive design, accessibility, and front-end performance optimization.
- Experience with component libraries and front-end frameworks.
- Experience setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for web applications using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Deep understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle.
- Collaborate on the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of an internal web framework supporting full-service data operations.
- Build modern, responsive, and accessible user interfaces aligned with design and usability standards.
- Develop scalable APIs and backend services using modern frameworks and architectures.
- Translate UX designs and mockups into high-quality, maintainable, production-ready code.
- Ensure solutions adhere to security, privacy, and data governance requirements.
- Build and maintain shared UI components, libraries, and services for adoption across multiple applications.
- Partner with designers, data engineering, architecture, and DevOps teams to deliver cohesive and performant platform experiences.
- Guide teams in adopting web development best practices and tooling standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve coding standards and development processes and help drive adoption across the team.
- Provide technical consultation on complex programs and initiatives.
- Serve as a technical thought leader for web development frameworks, platform patterns, CI/CD, and cloud deployment best practices.
- Represent engineering in cross-functional forums with business, architecture, quality assurance, and operations teams.
- Mentor and coach less experienced developers on a collaborative team.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term fixes for software and business process issues.
- Develop and maintain documentation for assigned systems, frameworks, and projects.
- Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and security teams to ensure reliability, scalability, observability, and performance of production systems.
- Build tooling, automation, and internal utilities that improve developer experience and reduce engineering overhead.
- Partner with enterprise stakeholders to ensure delivered solutions improve productivity and end-user experience.
- Experience implementing Micro Frontends and Module Federation, including patterns such as App Injector.
- Experience designing, deploying, and managing API services in containerized and orchestrated environments, with a strong understanding of containerization principles, service orchestration, and scalable distributed systems.
- Familiarity with modern testing tools and libraries such as Jest, Mocha, Cypress, and Playwright, or equivalent tools.
- Ability to build scalable React.js applications using TypeScript.
About the company
Starbucks runs coffeehouses around the world that serve espresso drinks, brewed coffee, tea, and food, and it roasts the arabica coffee its stores sell. It grew from a single Seattle shop selling beans into the world's largest coffeehouse chain, and it helped make Italian-style espresso drinks such as lattes an everyday habit in the United States. Customers order at the counter, at drive-throughs, or ahead through the Starbucks app, whose rewards program trades points for free drinks and food. The company earns money from cafés it operates itself and from fees paid by licensed stores in places such as airports and grocery stores. Starbucks was founded in 1971 and is based in Seattle.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Customers are coming back: North American store transactions rose 4.5% in the quarter ended June 2026.
- Baristas get more help: the Green Apron service model added over $500 million in extra store staffing hours.
- Momentum lifted the outlook: in July 2026, Starbucks raised its yearly comparable sales growth forecast to slightly above 6%.
What critics are saying
- Corporate jobs keep shrinking: Starbucks cut 300 U.S. support roles and closed Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas offices in May 2026.
- Union talks drag on: about 600 unionized cafés still lacked a first contract as of March 2026.
- Extra staffing squeezes profit: operating margins fell nearly by half after the turnaround began in late 2024.
What makes Starbucks unique
- Starbucks breeds its own coffee trees: its Costa Rica research farm developed rust-resistant varieties it gives farmers free.
- Grocery sales are prepaid: Nestlé paid Starbucks about $7 billion upfront for rights to sell its packaged coffee worldwide.
- Starbucks licenses rather than runs China: Boyu Capital's joint venture operates its 7,991 Chinese cafés under Starbucks' brand.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Stock Options
Company Equity
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
3%1 year growth
3%2 year growth
3%As 79% of consumers trade down, according to a McKinsey report, five brands are keeping their pricing power: Costco, Coca-Cola, On Holding, Starbucks, and Procter & Gamble. Pricing power means a company can charge more without hurting demand. Costco raised its annual membership fee in 2025 from $60 to $65, yet renewals stayed strong. Its fourth-quarter sales rose 11.2% to $93.9 billion. Coca-Cola's second-quarter sales rose 6%, and earnings per share (EPS) climbed 30% to $0.86. On Holding's gross margin improved from 61.5% to 65.4%. Starbucks' global comparable sales rose 7.9% in its third quarter, and EPS grew 86% to $0.91. Procter & Gamble's sales rose 2% in its fourth quarter, helped by price increases.
Starbucks opened two stores in Xinjiang, a region where Western governments accuse China of human rights abuses. The move came after Starbucks sold a 60% stake in its China operations to private equity firm Boyu Capital in April. The US House Select Committee on China called the decision "shocking and morally bankrupt" and demanded the stores close. China's Foreign Ministry rejected the criticism, calling US claims of genocide "a blatant lie". Analysts suggest Boyu weighed Washington's reaction but prioritised domestic commercial opportunity. The firm aims to expand from roughly 8,000 stores to as many as 20,000 in China. More than a dozen American brands, including McDonald's, Tesla, and KFC, have already entered Xinjiang, with expansion accelerating since 2023 despite US labour restrictions.
Starbucks is considering selling a majority stake in its Japan business in a deal that could value the operation at around $3 billion, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The coffee chain has solicited pitches from financial advisers and could launch a formal sale process in the fourth quarter. Starbucks Japan operates 1,883 stores, representing nearly 9% of the company's global footprint as of September 2025. The potential sale comes as CEO Brian Niccol reshapes the company's global portfolio to restore profitability. Starbucks took full control of its Japan business in 2014, buying out partner Sazaby League for $914 million. The move follows last year's sale of control in Starbucks China to Boyu Capital, valued at $4 billion. A Starbucks spokesperson said the company continually assesses the best structure to create shareholder value.
This article examines three companies based on their cash-generating capabilities and investment potential. Starbucks, with a 9.5% trailing 12-month free cash flow margin, faces challenges including declining same-store sales and a projected 1.6% sales decline. Operating margins fell by 3 percentage points as expenses increased relative to revenue. The stock trades at 35.5x forward P/E. Inter Parfums, which manufactures fragrances for brands like Kate Spade and Van Cleef & Arpels, shows stronger fundamentals with a 14.4% free cash flow margin and 59.7% gross margin. The company trades at 24.8x forward P/E. Oscar Health, a technology-focused health insurer, demonstrates the strongest performance with 21% free cash flow margin. The company achieved 42.6% annual revenue growth over two years and 31.5% annual earnings per share growth over four years. Its free cash flow margin expanded by 19.9 percentage points over five years.
Luckin Coffee, China's massive chain with 33,600 locations globally, is expanding into New York City. The company emphasises speed, novelty, and value through cashless transactions. Starbucks already faces significant competition in the US market. McDonald's operates 14,000 American locations whilst Dunkin' Donuts has 10,000, creating 24,000 rival stores before Luckin's arrival. Smaller chains like Tim Hortons and Caribou Coffee add over 1,000 more locations. The competitive pressure shows in Starbucks' share performance. Over five years, Starbucks stock has fallen 16% whilst the S&P 500 gained 69%. Over the past year, Starbucks rose 13% compared to the S&P's 18% increase. Food & Wine expects Luckin Coffee to expand rapidly across the United States.