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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - **Company:** Dollar General Corporation - **Location:** Goodlettsville, TN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, HTML5, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, ECMAScript, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Responsive Web Design, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), SQL Databases, System Testing, Web Applications, Openapi, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Apache Cassandra, ReactJS, Spring-boot, System-level Testing, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Hardware Infrastructure, Restful APIs, Es2015, Stream Processing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/sr-software-engineer-merchandising-systems-goodlettsville-tn--e46bb02f-4b34-4858-847e-12d77f7ae657 ## About the Role * Experience in developing and deploying full stack applications in cloud environments (Azure or GCP), leveraging containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). * Experience building robust, high performing APIs using Java, Spring boot, following the best practices and microservices architecture principles. * Experience in developing scalable, real-time data streaming systems using Kafka. * Experience Design, develop, and maintain complex, responsive web applications and reusable components using React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3. * Experience with PostgreSQL, Java 17 or higher versions. * Develop and maintain features across the entire stack from user interfaces, databases and server-side logic * Experience building and deploying artifacts to cloud and on-prem infrastructure using CI/CD pipelines. * Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code, plus conduct code reviews and provide feedback., Work Experience &/or Education: * 5+ years experience in software development in an IT organization. * 5+ years experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs using Java and Spring boot. * 3+ years experience with a relational database (i.e., Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, etc.). * 1+ years of experience with No-SQL Databases (i.e Cassandra, Mongo DB etc) * Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science. Skills: API Documentation, Agile Programming Methodologies, Apache Cassandra, Application Programming Interface (API), CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Consulting, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Debugging Tools, Distribution Services, Docker, ECMAScript, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), HTML5, Information Technology Software, Integration Testing, Internet Application, Java, JavaScript, Mentoring, Merchandising, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Windows Azure, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle Database, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, PostgreSQL, Problem Solving Skills, Production Support, REST (Representational State Transfer), React.js, Relational Databases (RDBMS), Retail, SQL Databases, Scalable System Development, Software Administration, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Validation, System Test, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Vehicle Fleets ## Description * Develops and debugs software in support of new and existing applications 65% * Develop, execute and thoroughly document unit and system-level test plans 15% * Designs changes to new and existing applications 10% * Provides support for production applications (7x24) 5% * Participate in Agile methodology and ceremonies 5%, * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into API specifications * Monitor and analyze API performance metrics to identify areas for improvement. * Writing and maintaining API Documentation for developers and consumers. * Write and execute integration tests to validate that individual software components or functions work as expected. * Excellent communication skills to collaborate with business stakeholders and other teams. * Mentor junior team members and seek guidance from senior team members. * Able to provide application support, analyze problems and provide solutions for complex issues. * Employs test-driven development and integrates unit tests in development tasks. * Able to stay current on technology changes applicable to your domain and how to apply them. * Strong analytical skills with experience gathering requirements and designing new functionality. * Salary Range USD $122,000.00/Yr to USD $127,000.00/Yr.* ## Related Videos - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [The user in the eye of the Cargo1492 storm](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/96-the-user-in-the-eye-of-the-cargo1492-storm) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)