Job Description:
7-Eleven is seeking a qualifiedSoftware Engineer II (SE2)with a specialization inPython-based API developmentto join the Digital Technology team. This role contributes to the design, development, and support of backend services that power digital products used by millions of customers. An individual will work closely with cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, UX, and Architecture to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality API solutions.
Position Summary
The Software Engineer IIis responsible forthe end-to-end development of RESTful APIs and associated cloud infrastructure. An individual in this position willparticipatein all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, technical design, implementation, code review, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Success in this role requires strong technicalproficiencyin Python, a commitment to high-quality engineering practices, and the ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and supportscalable RESTful APIsusing Python and related frameworks.
- Execute the full product lifecycle, from solutioninceptionthrough deprecation, ensuring system quality, performance, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and Architects to deliver technical solutions aligned with businessobjectives.
- Write clean, maintainable, and unit-tested code following established engineering standards and best practices.
- UtilizeAI-assisted development tools(such asGitLabCopilot, Windsurf, or equivalent) to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and accelerate development workflows.
- Contribute to solution architectures involving microservices, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.
- Implement andmaintainAPI security standards, including OAuth, JWT,SSO,token management, and user access controls.
- Participate in technical reviews, system design discussions, and cross-team planning activities.
- Work with message queue systems and background task processing frameworks as required by project needs.
- Support database design and implementation using relational and NoSQL database technologies.
- Maintain documentation, ensure code quality, and adhere to compliance and security standards.
- Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies, managing work effectively with minimal supervision.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 3+ years
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of professional experiencedeveloping server-side applications using Python.
- Experience with Python frameworks such asDjango, Flask, Bottle, or equivalent.
- Experience with Java -Spring BootFrameworks
- Demonstratedexpertisein designing and buildingRESTful APIs.
- Ability to produce well-structured, unit-tested, and maintainable code.
- Experience usingAI-assisted development tools(e.g.,GitLabCopilot, Windsurf, or comparable solutions) to support coding, documentation generation, testing, and code review.
- Strong understanding ofcloud computing platforms, preferably AWS (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, ECS, RDS).
- Experience withmicroservicesarchitectures, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and core DevOps principles.
- Familiarity withmessage queue systems(e.g., RabbitMQ,ZeroMQ, SQS, Event Bus) andbackground task processing(e.g., Celery).
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and applying them in practical engineering scenarios.
- Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database concepts and technologies.
- Working knowledge of API security frameworks, authentication, authorization, and access control models.
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and collaborate effectively within an Agile/SCRUM environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience withGraphQL.
- Experience withJavaScript/TypeScriptin support of backend or full-stack capabilities.
- Experience incybersecurityor secure coding best practices.
- Experience configuring or working withcontainerization and virtualization toolssuch as Docker or Vagrant.
Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
- High levelof organization with a demonstrated bias for action.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with eagerness to learn and adapt.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused engineering solutions.
*Position not eligible for sponsorship
*Position is onsite and based in Irving TX.
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