About the position
At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html. A Lead Software Engineer (LSE) is recognized as an expert in their strategic functional area and uses a systematic application of advanced technical knowledge to deliver software solutions using modern day technology stacks. The LSE leads large complex projects consisting of on-shore and off-shore resources, uses strong organizational and leadership skills to set and maintain efficient development progress, and defines all software components for large-scale systems with minimal oversight.
Responsibilities
- Designs changes to new and existing applications
- Develops and debugs software in support of new and existing applications
- Project leadership, cost estimation and task planning
- Mentors/coaches junior team members
- Provides support for production applications (24x7)
Requirements
- 7+ years experience in software development in an IT organization or equivalent educational experience
- 3+ years experience with a relational database (i.e., Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, etc.)
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, trade school or equivalent work experience
- Experience with a higher-level language (i.e. C#, Java, etc.)
