Full-Time

Software Engineer Principal

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The Home Depot

The Home Depot

10,001+ employees

Retailer of home improvement products and services

Industrial & Manufacturing
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$140k - $240kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
jQuery
JavaScript
React.js
NoSQL
Git
Node.js
SQL
Java
GraphQL
Linux/Unix
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
  • Mastery of an object oriented programming language (preferably Java).
  • 6-8 years of relevant work experience (preferred).
  • Mastery of a modern web application framework such as Spring MVC, and Node.js (preferred).
  • Mastery of writing SQL queries against a relational database (preferred).
  • Mastery of a version control systems (preferably Git) (preferred).
  • Experience with front-end applications using Micro UI and Ant Design (preferred).
  • Proficient in a front-end technology and framework such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AngularJS, ReastJS, and JQuery (preferred).
  • Proficient in a Linux or Unix based environment (preferred).
  • Proficient in a CI/CD toolchain (preferred).
  • Proficient in destructive testing methodologies and tools (preferred).
  • Proficient in a cloud computing platform and the associated automation patterns they provide (preferred).
  • Proficient in production systems design including High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Efficiency, and Security (preferred).
  • Proficient in defensive coding practices and patterns for high-availability (preferred).
  • Proficient in modern microservice-based architectures and methodologies (preferred).
  • Proficient in successful application of design patterns (preferred).
  • Proficient in test-driven development and effective unit test creation (preferred).
  • Experience with E2E testing frameworks such as Playwright (preferred).
  • Proficient in query optimization and troubleshooting (preferred).
  • Proficient in effective data modeling within both SQL and NoSQL databases (preferred).
  • Experience in working with 12-factor methodology and understanding its benefits, and able to demonstrate appropriate patterns to more junior team members (preferred).
  • Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful web services as well as GraphQL (preferred).
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborates and pairs with other product team members (UX, engineering, and product management) to create secure, reliable, scalable software solutions.
  • Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met.
  • Writes custom code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring services, and test cases.
  • Writes custom code or scripts to do 'destructive testing' to ensure adequate resiliency in production.
  • Creates meaningful dashboards, logging, alerting, and responses to ensure that issues are captured and addressed proactively.
  • Contributes to enterprise-wide tools to drive destructive testing, automation, or engineering empowerment.
  • Identifies product enhancements (client-facing or technical) to create a better experience for the end users.
  • Identifies unsecured code areas and implements fixes as they are discovered with or without tooling.
  • Identifies, implements, and shares technical solutions that can be used across the organization.
  • Creates and architects foundational code elements that can be reused many times by a product.
  • Creates meaningful architecture diagrams and other documentation needed for security reviews or other interested parties.
  • Defines Service Level Objectives for product to constantly measure their reliability in production and help prioritize backlog work.
  • Fields questions from other product teams or support teams.
  • Monitors tools and participates in conversations to encourage collaboration across product teams.
  • Provides application support for software running in production.
  • Proactively monitors production Service Level Objectives for products.
  • Works with vendors and the open-source community to help identify and implement feature enhancements in software products.
  • Works with other product teams to create API specifications and contracts for shared data.
  • Proactively reviews the performance and capacity of all aspects of production: code, infrastructure, data, and message processing.
  • Triages high priority issues and outages as they arise.
  • Participates in and leads learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice).
  • Learns, through reading, tutorials, and videos, new technologies and best practices being used within other technology organizations.
  • Attends conferences and learns how to apply new technologies where appropriate.

Home Depot is a leading retailer in home improvement, offering a wide range of products and services for DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors. The company provides building materials, home improvement items, lawn and garden supplies, and decor, along with services like tool rentals and installation. Home Depot stands out from competitors with its strong customer service, competitive pricing, and extensive product selection. The goal is to be the primary destination for all home improvement needs.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1977

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Investment in Jukebox Health positions Home Depot in the aging-in-place market.
  • Acquisition of International Designs Group enhances custom and luxury home design offerings.
  • Investment in Higharc's platform streamlines construction processes, reducing costs for builders.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from startups like Higharc could disrupt traditional models.
  • Integration challenges with International Designs Group may impact operational efficiency.
  • Digital platforms like PunchListUSA could challenge traditional service offerings.

What makes The Home Depot unique

  • Home Depot's Pro Xtra program offers exclusive benefits to professional contractors.
  • The company's vast network of physical stores enhances customer convenience and accessibility.
  • Investment in technology and supply chain improvements boosts operational efficiency.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget