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Job Description
Software Engineer - Web About the Team
It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents. Our IT team has 4 different departments: Information Security, IT Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, and IT Commerce & Customer Engagement.
Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.
About the Location
Hybrid Position:
This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart’s FlexSmart policy and business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can be required to come onsite between 1-5 days a week as determined by leadership and based on business needs.
About the Job
How this role will make an impact:
PetSmart is aggressively accelerating its web team and we are looking for strong, experienced team members who can drive us forward. Creates web solutions by developing, implementing, and maintaining Internet/intranet applications using the latest technologies in support of business and IT needs. Be prepared to work in a high-impact, dynamic environment with changing priorities, development methodologies, and technical solutions.
Your goals and responsibilities will include:
Work with product team to turn high fidelity design into an interactive web experience
Work with product and UX teams to review designs and concepts and offer suggestions to decrease complexity while maintaining the spirit of the experience
Proactively make recommendations for technical enhancements for better performance, scalability, and maintainability
Accountable for delivering in an agile environment
Works with cross functional IT and business teams to design and develop solutions based on business requirements
Identify areas of improvement in design, implementation, process, tooling, automated testing, SQA
Remain current on latest web technologies seeking to integrate them in solutions where appropriate
Recommends system solutions by comparing advantages and disadvantages of custom development and purchase / open source alternatives
Experience building and architecting modern, responsive, and adaptive web applications
Experience with various JS libraries and frameworks (React, Vue, Angular, etc.)
Familiar with mobile app technologies for iOS and Android (Kotlin, Swift, React Native, etc.)
Experience with MVC and Object-Oriented Programming concepts
Demonstrated strong front-end development skills especially concerning accessibility, extensibility, client-side computing, object-oriented design patterns, and object-oriented CSS
Experience with SASS/Less/PostCSS Frameworks
Demonstrated passion for user experience design and usability
Demonstrated experience with source code management tools (Git, SVN, etc.)
Familiar with and experienced in making use of open source components
Ability to address short term tactical requirements without losing site of the longer range strategic direction
Self-motivated and discipline to meet deadlines with speed, accuracy and professional attitude
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent analytical and trouble-shooting skills
Collaborative and a team player
About our IT team:
We’re growing at a faster pace than we ever have before, investing heavily in cutting-edge technology and, more importantly, our people. Our PetSmart IT team isn’t just its own department, they are valued business partners to every area of our company. At every level, our IT associates are empowered to come up with innovative ideas that have strategic impacts to the business. You’ll take pride in the work that you do and the “why” behind it all—for the love of pets.
About the Culture
At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.
Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.
Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work!
On-site Dog Park
“Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers
“Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options
On-site coffee bar
“Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid)
