Lead Software Development Engineer

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

System Architecture

Contribute significantly to the design and evolution of the overall system architecture.

Ensure that software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with best practices.

Coding and Development

Participate actively in coding and development activities, setting high standards for code quality, efficiency, and innovation.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement robust software solutions.

Code Review and Quality Assurance

Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.

Oversee testing strategies to identify and address software defects.

Project Leadership

Take ownership of projects, managing end-to-end development processes, timelines, and resources.

Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to software design, architecture, and development.

Communicate effectively with team members, stakeholders, and management on project status, technical decisions, and challenges.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; 8+ years of proven experience as a software engineer or in a similar leadership role; Java, C++, Python); strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices; experience with version control systems (e.g., Experience with web development frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Django); knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure); Docker, Kubernetes); proven experience in mentoring junior software developers.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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