▶ Who we are

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,500 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day. Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.

▶ About This Opportunity

The Backend Developer will be part of the Digital Technology Team. They are responsible for design, implementation and on-going enhancements of digital products and enhancing digital experience. The developer must have a strong and continuously evolving technical mastery of RESTful API development focused on Java Spring Boot / Node JS. This includes hands-on programming, participating in design sessions, code reviews, system testing during various phases of development, follow best industry practices and publish API documentations.

About you:

• Looking for a Senior Backend Services / API Developer skilled in programming server-side.

•  JavaScript running on Nodejs Runtime and Experienced in Java / Spring Boot Technologies.

• Experience in AWS Cloud ecosystem and worked with services like Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, S3, ECS etc.

• Backend services developers with programming experience such as Java, C# and Python are welcome to apply as long as the candidate is fluent enough to code in JavaScript and work with MongoDB / No SQL Database.

• Full-stack developers (UI + Services) fluent in JavaScript are also welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Design APIs, develop shippable code, documentation and unit test new features for digital products.

• Works with fellow API Developers, Team Leads, Architects to deliver features through the creation of re-usable RESTful APIs.

• Collaborate with Quality, Product and Cloud Engineering teams to keep digital assets fully functional, secure and up to date with business needs.

• Perform pair programming, effectively communicate ideas with the team, assist in systems integration, performance testing and product releases.

• Implement policies, roles, data access controls, monitoring events, resolve system and data issues for continuous functioning of APIs.

Must have Skills:

• Bachelors/ master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.

• Must have 8+ years of API / Server-side development experience (Programmer, Backend Services developers, Middleware developers, JavaScript(must), NodeJS, Java (Must), C#, Backend Services Developer, AWS, Lambda, ECS, Serverless, MongoDB, Document Storage modeling, RDBMS Storage modeling.).

• Must have 4 years of experience in cloud platforms (preferable AWS: both traditional EC2 and serverless Lambda), developing micro-services, CI/CD solutions (including Docker), message queue systems and background task management.

• Must have 4 years of experience in developing NoSQL databases, designing data models and proficient in querying document stores (preferably MongoDB).

• Knowledge in API security frameworks, token management and user access control including OAuth, JWT, Open API, etc.

• Must demonstrate strong programming skills in JavaScript and Java.

• Experience working with API Gateway, CDNs, API Performance testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.

• Ability to work in an Agile / SCRUM environment.

• Self-directed with a start-up/entrepreneur mindset.

• Ravenous about learning technology and problem solving.

• Strong writing and communication skills.

*Position not eligible for sponsorship

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If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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