JOB SUMMARY AND MISSION

 Come be a part of one of the teams helping to shape the future of Starbucks global partner (employee) applications and leading our migration to global cloud-hosted microservices!

 You will work collaboratively as part of an Agile multi-team environment to identify, design, develop and deploy technology and process solutions establishing key Starbucks business capabilities and platform features, delivering strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

 This job contributes to Starbucks success by developing cost-effective information technology solutions by creating new and modifying existing software applications that are more complex.  Participates in requirements gathering activities. Reviews systems under development and related documentation. Creates more complex prototypes. Codes, tests, debugs, documents, and implements complex software applications. May coordinate activities of the project team and assist in monitoring project schedules and costs. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks Guiding Principles.

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

• Analyzing, diagnosing and proposing solutions to user problems:   2+ years
• Systems engineering, application development, test and integration:  2+ years
• Providing support to various business applications:  2+ years
• Working with process owners and identifying information technology solutions that enable business process improvements:   2+ years

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good Working knowledge of a JVM-based language Java and JavaScript.
• Good Working knowledge and hands on experience in developing Springboot and Spring Cloud microservices APIs.
• Good Working knowledge on relational and non-relational database like Oracle, MongoDB, Cassandra, Gremlin or Neo4J.
• Building middleware systems, RESTful APIs and microservices with public cloud (Azure / AWS).
• Using and supporting modern continuous delivery and DevOps pipelines and tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills, building an effective network of relationships inside and outside Starbucks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, as an advocate for technology solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to design pragmatic solutions.
• Mentoring, coaching and leading other technical team members.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, databases, web technologies and RESTful API integration techniques.
• Demonstrated success working within an Agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban/Lean/XP).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep knowledge of design patterns, domain driven and OO design principles
• Experience in working with distributed systems and architectures, including SOA, SaaS, PaaS, HTTP/gRPC, graphql and microservices approaches.
• Experience with Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code is a plus.
• Experience with Cloud hosting technology stacks (SaaS/PaaS/IaaS) and service delivery models, including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals; including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Starbucks will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Starbucks is about more than just a coffee; they're dedicated to employee and community growth. Starbucks even runs a program that pays for their baristas tuition to help them finish their education. That’s why when you launch your career inspired by human connection and the opportunity to become your personal best, the possibilities are endless. SCAP - Starbucks College Achievement Program