Software Engineer I

Description:

At Chewy, it is our mission to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere. The Chewy Vet Care team is looking for a dedicated Backend Software Engineer I in Boston, MA to help us deliver industry leading self-service tools to empower Pet Parents to access the highest quality of pet care available. In this role, you will develop platforms on Chewy.com related to Clinic discoverability, scheduling, access to medical records, and much more. 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. We continue to grow and always Think Big about new innovative ideas, while consistently exploring opportunities to differentiate ourselves in the industry.

What You'll Do
 

• Apply algorithms, data structures, and design patterns to produce efficient and performant code
• Develop, extend, and debug code within the scope of their team’s existing tools and services
• Solve root causes of and solutions for bugs and production issues
• Make meaningful contributions to the team's existing backend environment
• Participate in on-call rotations and operational excellence
   

What You'll Need
 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar; or equivalent experience
• 1+ years of professional experience as Software Engineer
• Proficiency in Java and Spring Boot, with experience building and scaling distributed systems or web services.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, GitLab).
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with testing frameworks
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience in an agile development environment, collaborating with application development and architecture teams