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Chewy

Software Engineer II

Boston, MA

Our Opportunity:

We are looking for a Software Engineer II at our facility in Boston, MA to be responsible for certain components of Chewy’s Cart and Checkout frontend architecture and platform – both development and operational needs.

What You’ll Do: 

  • Design responsive, reusable user interfaces/components using Vue, React, and CSS-in-JS.
  • Build and consume RESTful endpoints.
  • Write asynchronous JavaScript code that will run on both client and server.
  • Drive innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
  • Conduct design and code reviews and raise the bar on engineering rigor and standard.
  • Debug production issues across services and tech stack.
  • Continuously measure and optimize the performance, effectiveness, and uptime of backend services.
  • Participate in setting guidelines for evolving development practices, as well as mentor junior engineers.
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week

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What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or related field and 3 years of experience.
  • Will also accept a Master’s degree and 1 year of experience.
  • Experience must involve 1 year in the following: building modern JavaScript applications and frameworks (React, Vue);
  • Software development integrating with web services (SOAP/HTTP, REST);
  • Git or other version control system experience;
  • TypeScript; CSS and SASS;
  • Cloud & software architecture;
  • Working with Node JS and the node ecosystem for web application development;
  • Writing automated tests in Jest, Cypress, or another framework;
  • Hands-on experience leading the design, development and deployment of business software at scale;
  • Professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations;
  • Computer Science fundamentals – object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm - design, problem solving, and complexity analysis;
  • Mentoring and training the engineering community on complex technical issues; and
  • Cloud and orchestration technologies (AWS Services, Terraform, Microsoft Azure, or Ansible).
  • Telecommuting permitted up to 3 days per week.
  • The position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

 

If you have a question regarding your application, please contact HR@chewy.com.

 

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Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, USA
Job ID: 5966908
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Company Equity
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)