About this role
As an Engineer II with the Product Data Management (PDM) team you will be building and delivering software and systems that ingest, manage, and publish product data for Best Buy eCommerce and enterprise use. Our team is committed to deliver the right software at the right time. Our application stack includes (among other things) Python, Groovy, Java, Spring, and Cockroach DB. There might be a small portion of UI with ReactJS and other tools. Our team typically follows all day pairing (for everything – coding, meetings, analysis and documentation) and rotates pairs every day. Our development process begins with Acceptance Test Driven Development. We do ‘Extreme Programming’ daily. In this role, you'll primarily work virtually from home or another non Best Buy location. However, you must live within a drivable distance to our corporate campus in Richfield, Minnesota. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team, and the recruiter or hiring manager will provide additional details during the hiring process. What you’ll do Build high-performance, highly available and scalable distributed systems Build the simplest possible thing that will continually deliver working software to customers Service development, REST, HTTP, Python, Groovy, Java, Spring, Cockroach DB, JSON, XML Prioritize, communicate clearly, and consistently deliver results TDD, paired programming, code reviews, and aggressive refactoring Work with open source software and tools (e.g. Spring, Apache, Tomcat, GitHub, GitHub Actions, etc.) Basic qualifications 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent relevant professional experience Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience 2 years of relevant Enterprise Software Engineering experience at scale 2 years of development experience with Java, Spring, REST web services and similar technologies Preferred qualifications 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree OR equivalent relevant professional experience 3 years of development experience with Java, Spring, REST web services and similar technologies Knowledge of modern deployment, CI/CD, and configuration management tools Ability and aptitude to dig into and solve challenging problems and proactively avoid problems Experience in building web UI with ReactJS, or other JavaScript frameworks Scripting, automation, and troubleshooting of processes and systems; scripting in the shell and at least one of the following: Ruby, Perl, or Python Networks, security, firewalls, load balancers, DNS, and other infrastructure components What’s in it for you We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life. Our benefits include: Competitive pay Generous employee discount Physical and mental well-being support About us As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes. Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™ Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer. Application deadline: Minimum of 5 days from the posting date. You can find that date above the job title at the top of the page.