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Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in. 
 
Join Our Team as a Sr. Back-End Software Engineer - Web Services! 
 
Are you a highly skilled Back-End Developer with a passion for building innovative and scalable software solutions? Ferguson is seeking a Senior Back-End Software Engineer - Web Services to play a pivotal role in designing, testing, and enhancing our software applications. In this role, you will apply your expertise in Java, AKS, Spring, and MongoDB, along with SysAdmin/DevOps experience in Azure, to develop robust REST/SOAP APIs, integrate with third-party platforms, and optimize our middleware tier. 
 
As a vital member of our team, you will manage software incident triage, implement changes to database and service models, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge modules. This fast-paced enterprise environment is perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, applying advanced reasoning and analysis, and collaborating to drive innovation. 
 
Location: This position is fully remote and can be based anywhere within the United States. 
 
Compensation & Benefits: 
 
The approved base salary for this role is $115,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, the role includes: 
 

* Annual bonus opportunity of 10% to 15% of base salary
* Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
* Paid time off including:

* 3 weeks of vacation
* 1 week of sick leave
* 10 additional PTO days

* A comprehensive benefits package covering health, dental, vision, and more 
 
 

Duties and Responsibilities: 
 


* Responsible for analyzing and solving sophisticated problems and providing solutions to overcome those problems using the newest technologies.
* Responsible for the design and implementation of the Integration Services Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. Responsibilities will include supporting core tool upgrades, core component upgrades and aligning with security patches.
* Provide a link between visual design and implementation on the technical side.
* Understands UI, cross-browser compatibility and modern web standards.
* Develops and validates test routines to ensure the quality of external and internal interfaces.
* Work closely with our project teams to ensure a seamless integration and optimal performance.
* Design and develop applications and software tools to automate, improve, or change business processes and procedures.
* Support medium to large sized projects from analysis through implementation by serving as an experienced lead developer.
* Involved in project from startup through implementation to ensure all aspects of the technology plan are accounted for, understood, defined and executed successfully.
* Collaborate with project team to ensure solid, high-quality coding is complete.
* Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate the site or application’s internal structure and operations.
* Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
* Build technical designs that effectively bring to bear our architecture, using industry standard notation.
* Effectively give and receive a thorough design and code review following documented coding standards and design template.
* Develop and perform effective unit testing procedures.
* Collaborate with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Architects, and team members to craft scalable solutions, address requirements, and complete medium to large-sized projects in a shared-learning environment.
* Work with third-party software providers to ensure solutions align with Ferguson's needs.
* Participate in team meetings and communicate concerns or insights to management.
* Provide estimates for development work and meets deadlines.
* Provide mentorship and guidance to other developers.
* End-to-end ownership of solutions, ensure accuracy and completeness of solution by having recurring check points / audit loops with technical implementation teams.
* Provide technical leadership on complex projects, serve as an escalation point for production outages, and collaborate with vendors to resolve 3rd-level support issues.
* Review team practices to identify improvements and contribute to a collaborative virtual team environment.
* Adhere to company policies and perform additional duties as assigned by management. 
 
 

Qualifications and Requirements: 
 


* A minimum of five (5) years of development experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in a computer-related or business-related field, or equivalent work experience, is typically required to meet performance expectations.
* At least 5+ years of professional IT experience, including 3+ years of hands-on leadership in implementing high-impact, complex IT projects.
* Proven expertise in developing Java services at an advanced level within an enterprise environment. 
 
 

Must be skilled in the technologies listed below: 
 

* Java
* Spring and Spring Boot
* AKS Azure Kubernetes Service
* Linux and bash scripting
* Azure key vault
* Azure Service Bus
* Mongo DB/Relational DB
* Familiarity with IntelliJ, Eclipse, Maven, BitBucket & GIT/GitHub.
* Agile exposure to SCRUM and Kanban, with a focus on JIRA for board management.
* Expert level experience developing REST style services that deliver responses in both JSON and XML.
* Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure. 
 
 

Associate is expected to operate at the specialist level across the following areas of technical knowledge and skill: 
 

* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to create technical design documents and presentations using tools such as Microsoft Visio and PowerPoint.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiar with version control systems like Git.
* Experience working with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server) and a solid understanding of IT infrastructure components, including hardware, software, networks, operating systems, and Cloud platforms (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
* In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycle methodologies (waterfall and agile) and CI/CD pipelines.
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, multitask, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and multi-functionally within a team, both in-person and in virtual settings.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing environments, with solid attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality results.
* Strong leadership skills, capable of serving as a primary resource for development and engineering teams while fostering collaboration and consensus-building.
* Interest in analyzing data, business processes, and identifying innovative solutions to complex problems.
* Commitment to staying ahead of technology advancements and applying learned knowledge effectively. 
 
 

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more! 
 
Pay Range: 
 
_Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. 
 
_$6,805.95 - $11,921.25 
 
_Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles_ OR _Hourly for all other roles._This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. 
 
Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements. 
 
_The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. 
 
__Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 
 
_Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information