Job Description

Job Description

Advance Auto Parts lead software engineers are focused on developing next-generation technologies that power how users explore and interact with information and offerings. We are looking for engineers who like to be challenged solving problems around distributed computing, system design, data retrieval and processing, applied artificial intelligence, user experience design et al.

As an engineer you will work on products that are critical to company needs and will have ample opportunities to switch around and experience various teams and products as business demands. Our engineers are self- starters displaying leadership qualities and are enthusiastic to take on new problems.

Location & Work Availability:  

This position is 4 days in office, 1 day remote per week, based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina (North Hills) 

Responsibilities

• Write quality and secure code.
• Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices.
• Triage defects/issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the source code.
• Develop algorithms while considering the impact on hardware, network, service operations and quality.
• Participate in design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide among available technologies/solutions.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in building highly performant, low latency, resilient, secure, and scalable applications.
• Proven track record of building distributed systems, microservices and edge architecture.
• Proficiency and experience in java SpringBoot microservices, Kubernetes (OpenShift, GKE), event-driven technologies like Kafka, CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions).
• Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases, including performance tuning and schema design.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (JUnit, Test containers) and observability tools  like Grafana
• Experience with designing and conducting performance/stress tests on applications, analyzing and leveraging these results to improve application throughput and response time.
• Working knowledge of the retail industry and store business domain.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Benefits Summary: 

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits. Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits  

Company Overview: 

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. Advance operates 4,500+ stores and distribution centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves independently owned CarQuest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean Islands. When you join our team, you become one of 60,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are committed to providing outstanding customer service to our customers, communities, and each other every day.  

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. 

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