The Home Depot

Software Engineer Principal (Remote)

The Home Depot • $140K — $240K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Georgia, US
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of relevant work experience
  • Mastery of a modern programming language (preferably Java)
  • Proficient in modern microservice-based architectures and methodologies
  • Data engineering experience at scale
  • Proficient in both SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with destructive testing methodologies and tools

Responsibilities

  • Collaborates with UX, engineering, and product management for secure software solutions
  • Writes custom code to automate infrastructure and monitoring services
  • Creates architectural diagrams and extensive product documentation
  • Identifies and implements product enhancements for better user experience
  • Defines Service Level Objectives to measure production reliability

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with occasional remote options
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Collaborative company culture fostering knowledge sharing
  • Access to conferences and continuous learning opportunities
  • Engagement with open-source communities for feature enhancement
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Software Engineer Principal for store selling systems is responsible for joining a product team and contributing to the software design, software development, and overall product lifecycle for a product that our users love. The engineering process is highly collaborative. In addition to pairing, Software Engineer Principals field questions from other product teams and encourage cross-team collaboration. They also play an active role working with 3rd party vendors as well as the open-source community.

Software Engineer Principals create foundational code elements that can be reused as well as architectural diagrams and other product-related documentation. They also define service level objectives for products. In addition, Software Engineer Principals may be involved in product configuration, performance tuning and testing as well as production monitoring.

As a Software Engineer Principal, you will be an extremely knowledgeable Engineer on the product team and are expected to build and grow the skillsets of the more junior engineers. There is also an expectation that the Software Engineer Principal will demonstrate expertise around modern software design and development.

Key Responsibilities:

70% Delivery & Execution
  • Collaborates and pairs with other product team members (UX, engineering, and product management) to create secure, reliable, scalable software solutions
  • Documents, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are met
  • Writes custom code or scripts to automate infrastructure, monitoring services, and test cases
  • Writes custom code or scripts to do "destructive testing" to ensure adequate resiliency in production
  • Creates meaningful dashboards, logging, alerting, and responses to ensure that issues are captured and addressed proactively
  • Contributes to enterprise-wide tools to drive destructive testing, automation, or engineering empowerment
  • Identifies product enhancements (client-facing or technical) to create a better experience for the end users
  • Identifies unsecured code areas and implements fixes as they are discovered with or without tooling
  • Identifies, implements, and shares technical solutions that can be used across the organization
  • Creates and architects foundational code elements that can be reused many times by a product
  • Creates meaningful architecture diagrams and other documentation needed for security reviews or other interested parties
  • Defines Service Level Objectives for product to constantly measure their reliability in production and help prioritize backlog work


20% Support & Enablement:
  • Fields questions from other product teams or support teams
  • Monitors tools and participates in conversations to encourage collaboration across product teams
  • Provides application support for software running in production
  • Proactively monitors production Service Level Objectives for products
  • Works with vendors and the open-source community to help identify and implement feature enhancements in software products
  • Works with other product teams to create API specifications and contracts for shared data
  • Proactively reviews the performance and capacity of all aspects of production: code, infrastructure, data, and message processing
  • Triages high priority issues and outages as they arise


10% Learning:
  • Participates in and leads learning activities around modern software design and development core practices (communities of practice)
  • Learns, through reading, tutorials, and videos, new technologies and best practices being used within other technology organizations
  • Attends conferences and learns how to apply new technologies where appropriate


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Typically reports to the Software Engineer Manager or Sr. Manager, Technology Director or Sr. Director.


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6-8 years of relevant work experience
  • Mastery of a modern programming language (preferably Java)
  • Mastery of a modern web application framework such as Spring MVC and Quarkus
  • Data engineering experience at scale
  • Proficient in effective data modeling within both SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Proficient in modern microservice-based architectures and methodologies (Example: Event Driven Design "EDD")Mastery of a version control systems (preferably Git)
  • Proficient in a Linux or Unix based environment
  • Proficient in a CI/CD toolchain
  • Proficient in destructive testing methodologies and tools
  • Proficient in a cloud computing platform and the associated automation patterns they provide
  • Proficient in production systems design including High Availability, Disaster Recovery, Performance, Efficiency, and Security
  • Proficient in defensive coding practices and patterns for high-availability
  • Proficient in successful application of design patterns
  • Proficient in test-driven development and effective unit test creation
  • Proficient in query optimization and troubleshooting
  • Experience in working with 12-factor methodology and understanding its benefits, and able to demonstrate appropriate patterns to more junior team members
  • Proficient in designing and implementing RESTful web services


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 6


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None


Certifications:
  • None


Competencies:
  • Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm
  • Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals
  • Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
  • Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Cultivates Innovation: Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful
  • Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
  • Global Perspective: Taking a broad view when approaching issues; using a global lens
  • Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people
  • Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear
  • Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
  • Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder
  • Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels
  • Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations


For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $140,000.00 - $240,000.00

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ
HD
* Ladders Estimates

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