Principal Developer- Mobile App

Company: Advance Auto Parts
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Principal Developer- Mobile App in Austin, TX at Advance Auto Parts At Advance Auto Parts we have a passion for YES. Each day we are motivated by a passion to help our Customers. We have a commitment to advance the lives of our fellow Team Members, Customers, and the Communities where we live and work. When you join our team, you become one of more of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities and each other every day. With over 5,100 stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, we are a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider. With opportunities ranging from our front lines in our Stores to our Distribution Centers to our Corporate Support Center and our rapidly growing Professional Business, we have the career for you.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Career Description

Job Description

The Principal Software Developer will be the lead developer on the AAP mobile application product team. AAP launched its B2C mobile app earlier in 2020 and has received a lot of great feedback. We are looking for a self-driven individual who can partner with product owners and architects to take the mobile app to the next level. With tremendous focus on eCommerce transformation, this is a key role for AAP with high visibility and great growth opportunity. NOTE: Open to remote work within the USPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead developer of native mobile applications--
• Integrations with third-party systems from a mobile client--
• Provide technical guidance in software design and development activities.
• Assist in maintenance and upgrades of existing software applications.
• Participate in design reviews and recommend improvements.
• Provide support in all phases of SDLC and ensure delivery of high-quality products.
• Provide training and mentorship to other engineers when required.
• Analyze and troubleshoot application issues in a timely fashion.
• Develop most effective technical solutions to meet business requirements.
• Work with other Engineers in planning, prioritizing and executing assigned tasks within deadlines.
• Assist in risk assessment and mitigation activities.
• Attend team meetings to communicate project status and discuss new ideas and any issues.
• Recommend new technologies to ensure quality and productivity.
• Assist in technical audits and implementation of said audit recommendations.
• Work with QA team in preparing test cases, plans and procedures.REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
  • Live our Values - Inspires, motivates and ensures team is focused on serving our customers
  • Lead with Courage - Makes bold and timely decisions
  • Deliver Winning Results - Takes broad accountability for achieving team goals and objectives
  • Analysis - Analyzes Information
  • Managing Execution - Delegates and Monitors
  • Innovation - Engages in Innovation
  • Focus on Service - Deliver Service Requirements
  • Collaborating - Collaborates with Others
  • Communication - Writes and Speaks Effectively
  • Leveraging Diversity - Understand and Respect Differences
  • Results Orientation - Drives for Results
  • Establishing Trust - Shows Integrity
  • Adaptability - Shows Resilience
  • Production Operations and Support - Defines and Executes Support ProceduresQUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Expert--
    • React Native Framework
    • Redux
    • RESTful--API Development
    • Swagger /--OpenAPI
    • Node.js
      • Typescript
      • Git
      • JestExperienced--
        • General software design patterns
        • Agile software development methodologies
        • Apple App Store release--process
          • Google Play App Store release--process
          • API Performance and End-to-End Testing
          • Relational Database QueryingNice to have--
            • E-commerce--Application Development
            • Analytic and algorithmic thinking
            • AWS and/or Azure Cloud Technologies
            • Basic DevOps experience
            • Terraform
            • RxJS
              • Shell Scripting--(e.g. bash)
              • Linux
              • Docker
              • Non relational databases
                • Document DB (e.g. MongoDB)
                • Time Series--DB (e.g.--InfluxDB)SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNonePHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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