Lead Software Engineer - Search Algorithms Development

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POSITION PURPOSE -
The Home Depot is the leading retailer in home improvement across all channels - stores, online, and mobile. Online technology is a strategic investment area for the company and the driving force behind our interconnected retail strategy. We are looking for highly qualified technical leaders and innovators to help grow one of the largest, fastest-growing ecommerce web sites in the world.

As a Lead Online Software Engineer you will be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting web applications to support the dynamic growth of Home Depot ecommerce across various channels (web, mobile, tablet). This role requires deep technical knowledge, strategic planning and hands-on execution towards delivering high quality ecommerce applications.

In this role

• You excel at designing and developing web applications that are highly scalable and robust.
• You thrive in a dynamic, constantly evolving environment which focuses extensively on delivering high quality applications at a rapid pace.
• You will be a team player who helps solve the most challenging ecommerce problems at very large scale.
• You will serve as subject matter expert and be a key contributor to our rapidly growing ecommerce application portfolio.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Partner with Product Management and User Experience stakeholders to elicit requirements and use cases for complex system enhancements.
• Work with architects and peer leads across the enterprise to drive out system design for high-complexity integrations.
• Lead small teams of engineers to
  - Detail technical designs and specifications for multiple product features
  - Develop, compile, debug, and unit test builds for delivery to QA
  - Enforce design and coding standards through formal reviews
  - Ensure web operations and non-functional system requirements are met prior to production deployment
• Establish design and coding standards in partnership with architects and peers
• Enhance and support a metrics-driven approach to continuously improve code quality
• Mentor and train junior engineers on proper architecture and design of applications
• Lead triage and resolution for complex production issues as they arise

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

• 5-7 years work experience in developing applications using java and open source software like Hadoop, Mahout.
• Strong Development Experience with Apache Mahout, Apache Spark
• Previous work experience in developing algorithms for ecommerce applications
• Strong development and programming experience in multiple languages
• Lead the team of senior engineers
• Experience with Hadoop programming model for large scale data processing

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 7+

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Position reports to IT Manager
• No direct reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and testing skills
• Exceptional analytical aptitude and attention to detail
• Ability to self-manage assigned tasks and projects
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Project leadership ability

EDUCATION REQUIRED -
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not
objectionable.

TRAVEL -
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must pass the Drug Test.
• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
Frequent periods are spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about; occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light objects (typically less than 8 pounds).