Software Engineer I
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking a Software Engineer to join an established technology team in Boston, MA or Belllevue, WA. At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. The prospective candidate will have the opportunity to work with a talented group of backend and frontend engineers, product managers, and business leaders in an Agile environment, develop impactful software capabilities to enhance or create new functionality needed to grow Chewy. In this role, the ideal candidate will engage in development, testing, and make contributions to the growth and development of one of Chewy’s fastest growing areas. They will have the opportunity to be part of a high performing engineering team where we value broad-based technical skills.
What You’ll Do:
- Actively participate in the definition, design, development, testing and implementation of software functionality using an agile methodology
- Partner with stakeholders and technology teams on how best to implement desired features and enhancement
- Actively participate in architecture and code reviews to deliver high quality code
- Collaborate to identify, isolate, and resolve malfunctions related to software
- Establish strong working relationships at all organizational levels and across functional teams
- Take responsibility and ownership of project timelines and deliverables
- Participate in on-call rotations, troubleshooting production issues and contribute to operational excellence
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar; or equivalent work experience
- 1+ years of Software Engineering experience.
- Experience developing software componets and/or services by use of the following technologies: Java/Kotlin, NextJS, Terraform
- Experience with building, deploying, testing APIs and micro-services
- Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing and operations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
- Must be team oriented and have a customer first mindset
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Bonus (if applicable):
- Experience with agile methodologies a plus
- Experience with cloud & orchestration technologies (AWS Services, Terraform, Ansible etc)
- Knowledge/experience of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) practices
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. 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.
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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
- Adoption Assistance Program
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
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Unconscious Bias Training