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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Engineer IT Digital - **Company:** Academy Sports + Outdoors - **Location:** Katy, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Gulp.js, Microsoft Word, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, JIRA, HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), JSON, Microsoft Office, MongoDB, Node.Js, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Microsoft PowerPoint, Redis, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Services, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Scripting, Google Cloud, Client Side Scripting, ReactJS, Grafana, Spring-boot, HybridCloud, Backend, Git, Webpack, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Npm(Software), Bitbucket, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Splunk, Software Version Control, Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** May 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://academy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers/job/Headquarters---Katy-TX/Sr-Engineer-IT-Digital_R329552 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field, or equivalent years of related work experience required, * 4-7+ years of proven experience building sophisticated applications and APIs in cloud and hybrid cloud environments at large scale, preferably in Java and React JS. * 4-7+ years of strong background in object-oriented design principles and design patterns. * 3+ years of experience in various technology platforms and frameworks, both front-end and back-end, that include JAVA, Spring Boot, React or Angular, /J2EE, Web Services (REST), Design Patterns, Microservices Architecture & Micro Frontends. * Experience with a 500+ million revenue e-commerce retailer preferred * Proven understanding of design patterns, reference architectures, industry standards, broad technical knowledge, and architectural principles is necessary * Design and develop solutions using Agile SDLC process * Ability to estimate the financial impact of technical architecture alternatives and apply multiple technical solutions to business problems is vital * Demonstrated ability to provide and recommend innovative ideas, with the skill to align projects with enterprise strategy, is needed * Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor, and work well independently is essential Skills: * Expert Knowledge of Microservices Development using Spring Boot. * Expert knowledge building Responsive websites, Client-side scripting, Content Stack Systems using ReactJS, NodeJS, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, XML, JSON, and tools such as Babel, Gulp, Webpack, NPM, etc. * Expert knowledge of REST/Spring Boot Java Development, Pub/Sub Design Patterns, EAI, and API integration. * Expert knowledge of Google Cloud or AWS Cloud Technologies (As a compute and not a SAAS) * Expert Knowledge of SQL, Scripting languages, RDBMS, JavaScript, and the React framework. * An understanding of project management and the software development lifecycle is needed * Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external * Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills * Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment * Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment * Ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metrics * Troubleshooting and organizational skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are necessary * Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, Bitbucket * Ability to work in an Onshore/Offshore model * Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Spring Boot, Java, React.js, Node.js, Micro Front-End architecture, Typescript, GraphQL, Bootstrap.js, HTML5, XML, CSS3, JavaScript, Java, REST services, NoSQL technologies (Firestore, Cassandra/MongoDB), Kafka/MQ, Redis, Splunk, GCP / AWS, Prometheus/Grafana, Git, Jira, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes. ## Description * Develop and maintain eCommerce features and integrations. * Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical design. * Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time. * Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues. * Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing. 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