Sr Full Stack Software Dev

Job Description

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Position Summary: Senior Full Stack Software Developer

Our software engineers create the next generation of technologies that will awe and inspire the experiences of millions of musicians and the thousands of associates that support them every day. We're looking for fresh perspectives in leveraging modern technology to deliver cloud-native, secure, scalable, and consumerized software capabilities to our customers in a fast-paced environment. Our engineers lead from the front, demonstrate intellectual and emotional leadership, and organize/plan/communicate gracefully amongst their IT and business peers.

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Solution features from simple (or well-defined) objective/problem statements, including architecture, design, build. Work with a product mindset.
• Fast-paced, iterative development: architect, design, prototype (front/backend), launch, repeat
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and manage software products & features
• Develop work plans, communicate priorities, and manage deadlines/deliverables with leadership
• Build telemetry/monitoring, resilience, and security into the DNA of every product.
• Create visually stunning front-ends with feature-rich capabilities in a fast-paced environment
• Other duties as assigned.

About Guitar Center

The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.

The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States.  2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.   

E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.

To join our band, you'll need the following experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology, or equivalent work/industry experience
• 8+ years' experience with past 3+ years full-stack cloud-native development on AWS. Includes architecture, design, build
• 3+ years' experience in two or more of the following domains: Web / Omni-channel / Retail Applications, Direct-to-Consumer (DTC, B2C), Digital Transformation
• Experience with JavaScript, React, jQuery/Angular, Typescript or other modern web development platforms; cross-browser compatibility and accessibility
• Experience with Python, Java,
• Experience with APIs: REST, JSON
• Experience with databases: SQL / NoSQL
• Experience with Agile environment, DevOps, CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, TDD/BDD
• Experience leading through complex and/or competing priorities and negotiating win-win outcomes
• Proven track record of successful delivery of enterprise-grade software and digital products in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Software Engineering or another technically-related field

Why join us?

With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.

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