Lead Software Engineer, Planning, Allocations & Merch

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

 

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer, Planning, Allocations & Merch with 8+ years of experience to drive the delivery of complex and impactful software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will directly influence the success of cross-functional initiatives and product outcomes by providing technical leadership, establishing best practices, and mentoring our talented engineering team within an agile environment. You will be instrumental in shaping our technical direction and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software in alignment with product goals.

 

• This position is fully remote

• This role is an Individual Contributor

A day in the life as a Lead Software Engineer, Planning, Allocations & Merch...

• Translate business requirements into detailed functional designs, technical specifications, and Solution Design Documentation 

• Maintain and enhance legacy applications developed in IBM iSeries RPGLE, ensuring compatibility with modern systems and ongoing business needs

• Participate in and contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives

• Enforce software engineering best practices through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to coding standards

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues in a timely and transparent manner, driving root cause analysis and long-term resolution

• Identify opportunities to automate manual tasks and streamline workflows across systems and teams

• Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement

• Operate independently and proactively, taking initiative under general direction while collaborating across teams and time zones

• Monitor system and coordinate user service requests

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the offshore development team; proactively answer technical queries, clarify design specifications, and remove blockers to maintain momentum

What you'll bring to the table...

• Strong technical leadership skills with the ability to set technical vision and guide a team

• Deep understanding of agile software development methodologies and the software development lifecycle

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills in working alongside business disciplines and other technology disciplines

• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other engineers

• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system scalability

• Proficiency in designing and developing scalable and maintainable software solutions in an iterative way

• Knowledge of agile software development best practices, coding standards, and testing methodologies

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and related technologies

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Experience working with and managing deliverables for offshore/distributed development teams across different time zones

• Proven track record of delivering software projects on time while managing competing technical priorities

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

• 8+ years experience with I-Series development, RPG, ILE, SQLRPGLE, CL, SQL, and SDA is a must

• 5+ years of experience in backend API & Microservices development is preferred

• 2+ years of experience in any public cloud technologies (Azure or GCP) is preferred

• Experience in Web services or 3rd party Application/tool Integration with Iseries or Iseries data migration to cloud

• Experience with data migration to Google BigQuery or Azure is a plus

• Experience with JSON is a plus

• Experience with the following: Waterfall, Agile/Scrum Development and Continuous Integration and delivery

• Experience working in Retail merchandising systems or supply chain process knowledge is preferred

• Experience working with systems or applications that cross international boundaries

 

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.