Staples is a provider of workspace products such as furniture, technology, cleaning products, and traditional office supplies. The Software Engineer II is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support business needs, collaborating with team members, and ensuring high-quality solutions that meet user requirements.
Develop, test, and maintain software components and applications as per the requirements.
Collaborate with team members to analyze user needs and determine technical solutions.
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge among peers.
Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects.
Write and maintain technical documentation related to software functionality.
Continuously learn and apply best practices in software development, quality, and security.
Contribute to the design of new features and improvements to existing applications.
Work on short-term assignments and follow defined processes and procedures to deliver assigned tasks.
Assist in process improvement efforts by recommending simple changes that optimize efficiency.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
2+ years of hands-on experience in software development using languages such as PICK/Basic : jBase. Other flavors of PICK/Basic are Universe and UniData. Knowledge of JAVA or C# or Visual Basic is a plus
2+ years of experience developing, debugging, and deploying applications
Primary experience should be with medium scale Unix or Linux systems such as AIX or Red Hat.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality software.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git), including branching, merging, and pull requests.
Familiarity with database technologies, such as SQL or NoSQL databases.
Ability to write clear and maintainable code, following industry best practices and coding standards.
Basic understanding of software testing principles, including unit testing and integration testing.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently, using debugging tools and techniques.
Preferred
Experience with software development methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, including participation in sprint planning and retrospectives is a plus
