Role Specific Information

Job Description

About the Role
As Associate Software Engineer, you will collaborate closely with design, product and engineering experts to tackle real-world challenges and deliver innovative solutions that elevate Kohl’s retail offerings.

What You’ll Do

• Develop high-quality applications that are robust, observable and measurable using extreme programming (XP) practices and a user-centric approach

• Participate in the entire application lifecycle in collaboration with designers, product managers and other engineers on the product team

• Participate in major team ceremonies and contribute to the development of high-quality applications using XP (extreme programming) that are secure, easy to operate, difficult to break, and highly observable with measurable results

• Learn product engineering and software standards

• Demonstrate a passion for learning and experimenting with new technologies

• Additional tasks may be assigned

Addendum

ASSOCIATE BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Experience in Java and JEE development with exposure to Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Batch or Spring Security

• Knowledge of build management tools such as Gradle or Maven

• Demonstrated understanding of source control systems such as GIT

• Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL database usage

• Knowledge of full SDLC techniques, including requirements gathering, planning, estimation, development, testing, and deployment

ASSOCIATE BIG DATA SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Knowledge of build management tools such as Jenkins or Maven

• Demonstrated understanding of source control systems such as GIT

• Database Design experience including either SQL, PL/SQL

• Implementing ETL process with Big Data Technologies

• Required: Spark, Python, Scala and Airflow

• Preferred: MapReduce, Pig, Hive, Kafka, Sqoop and Flume

• Experience in designing and creating automation workflows and execution

ASSOCIATE UI SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• A passion for user experience and design

• Proficient in NodeJS and ECMAScript standards

• Understanding of CSS patterns and HTML

• Understanding of responsive design

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER (ANDROID)

• Knowledge of Java and Kotlin for Android

• Experience with making REST calls over the network

• Collaborate with iOS, Android, and Server engineers to ship features

• Experience with JavaScript, either in a browser or server-side environment such as NodeJS, React

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER (iOS)

• Experience building UI/UX with the use of Storyboards and Nibs/Xibs

• Experience with making REST calls over the network

• Comfortable working with Xcode, Interface Builder, Objective-C/C++ and Swift.

• Collaborate with iOS, Android, and Server engineers to ship features

• Experience with JavaScript, either in a browser or server-side environment such as NodeJS, React

ASSOCIATE SaaS SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Experience with integration platforms or frameworks
• Experience integrating with SaaS systems
• Experience developing integration frameworks

ASSOCIATE APP MODERNIZATION SOFTWARE ENGINEER

• Proven experience in Spring Boot, Kotlin, and Java

• Experience in frontend development and frameworks ReactJS, NextJS

• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker

• Knowledge of in MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL

• Knowledge of Android, React, or .NET

What Skills You Have
Required

• Knowledge of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas and testing strategies

• Understanding and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment and test-driven development

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field

• Experience with large-scale application troubleshooting and performance tuning

• Experience working with major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section

• Ability to comply with dress code requirements

• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation

• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company

• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines

• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel

• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others

• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes

• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs

• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units

• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner