Senior Software Engineer
About the job
- At least 4 years of experience in software development.
- Understanding of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas, and testing strategies.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment, and test-driven development.
- Lead the development of high-quality applications that are robust, observable, and measurable using extreme programming practices and a user-centric approach.
- Participate in the entire application lifecycle in collaboration with designers, product managers, and other engineers on the product team.
- Use critical thinking, experimentation, data, and industry best practices to implement desired business outcomes.
- Facilitate group discussions and team ceremonies and develop a shared context.
- Give and receive feedback that is empathetic, actionable, and specific.
- Practice emergent architecture with sensible defaults and build software that is easy to use and modify.
- Establish and lead product engineering and software standards.
- Ideate new products from a user perspective, progressing from problem spaces to a ranked list of feasible solutions to test.
- Research and stay up to date on technology market trends and practices.
- Lead technical initiatives on the team and across the department.
- Complete additional tasks as assigned.
- Perform essential functions and accountabilities, comply with dress code and company policies, maintain prompt and regular attendance and scheduling requirements, follow direction, work with others, maintain composure in a fast-paced environment, complete training, use a computer for tasks such as communication and report preparation, plan and monitor activities across business units, and complete or oversee assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience with large-scale application troubleshooting and performance tuning.
- Exposure to major cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure.
- Familiarity and experience with extreme programming.
About the company
Kohl's is a major U.S. retailer offering clothing, shoes, home goods, toys, electronics, and more through online and physical stores. It supports omnichannel shopping with options like buy online, pick up in-store and frequent promotions, including free shipping on many items. Revenue comes from merchandise sales and partnerships, with additional income from its Kohl's Cash loyalty program and credit card partnerships. The goal is to provide value and convenience to families and budget-conscious shoppers by blending a wide product mix, easy returns, and a simple, rewards-enhanced shopping experience across channels.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Founded
1962
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 gross margin jumped 305 basis points to 43.0% after tariff refunds.
- Digital sales rose 2.8% in Q2 2026, signaling healthier omnichannel demand.
- Management restarted up to $100 million buybacks after raising 2026 guidance August 26.
What critics are saying
- Kohl's posted 18 straight quarters of declining comps through August 26, 2026.
- Sephora sales fell 4% in Q2 2026, exposing weak beauty assortment execution.
- Tariff refunds boosted Q2 margin; without them, Kohl's turnaround looks fragile.
What makes Kohl's unique
- Sephora partnership still drives younger traffic across 850+ Kohl's stores in 2026.
- Ryan Waymire starts September 28, 2026, bringing Walmart, Amazon, Target merchandising discipline.
- Private labels plus Martha Stewart and Bobby Flay deepen value-home exclusives.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours