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# Senior Software Engineer (Merchandising) (Multiple Positions)

- **Company:** Dollar General Corporation
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Unit Testing, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Engineering, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB, NoSQL, Oracle (Applications), Shell Script, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, Test-Driven Development (TDD), System-level Testing, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/dollar-general-jobs-senior-software-engineer-merchandising-multiple-positions-29749862

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT or Engineering field
 * 5 years of experience working in software development in an IT organization;
 * 4 years of development experience using PL/SQL and shell scripting or API and UI development using Java;
 * 3 years of experience delivering software supporting merchandising or supply chain related applications and with a relational database, such as Oracle, MSSQL, and Postgres;
 * 1 year of experience with No-SQL databases, such as Cassandra or Mongo DB;
 * Experience with a higher-level language, such as C#, Java, or Python;
 * A thorough understanding of Cloud and distributed systems challenges;
 * Experience working with stateful and/or stateless containers and orchestration via Kubernetes;
 * Experience with distributed messaging systems, such as Kafka; and
 * Strong analytical skills with experience gathering requirements and designing new functionality.
 * May work remotely 100% from a home office location anywhere in the U.S. Travel to Goodlettsville, Tennessee is not required.

## Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

DUTIES and ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Translate high-level business requirements into technical designs; propose design alternatives, codes and/or communicates requirements to junior engineers; develop and debug software in support of new and existing applications; develop, execute and thoroughly document unit and system-level test plans; design changes to new and existing applications; provide support for production applications; participate in Agile methodology and ceremonies; participate in code reviews and scope of work estimation and forecasting; write high-quality code that meets the customer needs and strives for simplicity, clarity and testability; provide application support, analyze problems, and provide solutions for complex issues; develop reusable software building blocks to enable faster delivery; and employ test-driven development and integrates unit tests in development tasks.

Qualifications & Minimum Requirements

 * Bachelor's degree (U.S. or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related IT or Engineering field
 * 5 years of experience working in software development in an IT organization;
 * 4 years of development experience using PL/SQL and shell scripting or API and UI development using Java;
 * 3 years of experience delivering software supporting merchandising or supply chain related applications and with a relational database, such as Oracle, MSSQL, and Postgres;
 * 1 year of experience with No-SQL databases, such as Cassandra or Mongo DB;
 * Experience with a higher-level language, such as C#, Java, or Python;
 * A thorough understanding of Cloud and distributed systems challenges;
 * Experience working with stateful and/or stateless containers and orchestration via Kubernetes;
 * Experience with distributed messaging systems, such as Kafka; and
 * Strong analytical skills with experience gathering requirements and designing new functionality.
 * May work remotely 100% from a home office location anywhere in the U.S. Travel to Goodlettsville, Tennessee is not required.


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