The world of working and learning has changed. This is your opportunity to be a part of a brand transformation and growth strategy within the retail industry. Staples is helping our customers and community discover innovative products, services, and inspiration that unlock what’s possible, while empowering you to unlock your potential. Our people are the heart of our success and there has never been a better time to join us as we lead the way in a new era of working and learning.

As a Software Engineer I for Staples, you will join an established technology team to help lead technical innovation within the Staples Digital Solutions division. You will be responsible for the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of applications and related integrations. You will partner with both technical and business teams on multiple initiatives and drive new features and enhancements. Be a part of a team that's leading the way in a new era of working and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of several Staples business processes and systems environment
• Actively lead in the definition, design, development, testing and implementation of software functionality using the Agile methodology
• Create, modify, and design complex programs, modules, routines, scripts and data objects from a detailed design where efficiency, performance and reliability are critical
• Work with and advise both business and technology teams on how best to implement desired features and enhancements
• Ensure that technical solutions follow best practices, are reliable, are easily maintainable and are scalable under sustained load
• Conduct knowledge transition on solutions to the designated application support team(s)

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree (MIS or CS preferred) or equivalent work experience
• Candidates must have less than one year of relevant work experience in software application design/development

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Public cloud: Azure (preferred), AWS
• Development skills in one or more of the following: .NET, C#, HTML / CSS / JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, or Angular
• Knowledge of webservices (SOAP/REST), XML/JSON, messaging technologies.
• Knowledge of database technologies such as SQL Server
• Understanding of Windows OS, Linux
• Exposure to agile methodologies
• Knowledge of Software development best practices and processes

Get great perks.

• Generous amount of paid time off, including one Floating Holiday each year
• Flexible work arrangements, including flexible work hours 
• 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with many more optional benefits
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, business considerations, geography, and internal equity.

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