Backend Software Engineer II

Job Description:
Location: Boston, MA
Hybrid: 3 days/week in office
Chewy is looking for a Backend Software Engineer II to join our Pet Health engineering organization and help build the future of the Chewy and SmartPak experience.
In this role, you will work alongside a team of engineers from both Chewy and SmartPak on a significant integration and modernization roadmap focused on integrating fulfillment and shipping capabilities, and developing new features across the combined platforms.
About You
You are a hands-on software engineer who enjoys solving complex backend problems and building scalable applications and services. You will primarily develop within Chewy's Java and AWS-based technology stack, while partnering with engineers working within SmartPak's .NET environment.
What You'll Do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications and services using Java and modern cloud technologies
• Build new capabilities supporting the integration of Chewy and SmartPak platforms
• Develop services and APIs that connect e-commerce, catalog, fulfillment, and customer experiences
• Partner with engineers across Chewy and SmartPak to understand existing systems and determine long-term integration approaches
• Contribute to architectural and technical decisions as systems and capabilities are migrated or modernized
• Write high-quality, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across distributed systems
• Apply DevOps and software engineering best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and business partners to deliver customer-facing capabilities

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, a related field, or equivalent years of experience
• 4+ years of experience developing backend applications using Java
• Experience building scalable distributed systems and microservices
• Experience designing and working with APIs and service-oriented architectures
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based applications, preferably AWS
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices including code reviews, testing, source control, CI/CD, and production operations
• Ability to work effectively across teams and navigate complex technical integrations

Bonus

• Experience with Spring Boot or similar Java frameworks
• Experience with e-commerce, catalog, order management, or fulfillment systems
• Familiarity with .NET or C#
• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, or distributed systems
• Experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Terraform, or similar technologies

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
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 [email protected].
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