Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Sr Software Engineer - Transportation Systems

REPORTS TO: Sr Director - Engineering

LOCATION: American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans–we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident.

American Eagle is looking for a skilled professional with experience in enterprise application development to help drive innovative business models in eCommerce fulfillment. Your role will involve leveraging your expertise in cloud-based services, Java, SpringBoot, and microservice frameworks. As a technical lead, you'll play a key role in shaping critical system architecture decisions and guiding team members and engineers to achieve top-quality implementations.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement software products using cloud-native and cloud-agnostic technologies.
• Develop proof of concepts during the project design phase.
• Develop highly scalable and performant 12-factor microservices.
• Provide leadership to off-shore teams and junior developers.
• Design robust frameworks for efficient development and evolution.
• Establish and disseminate coding standards and quality best practices.
• Work closely with business and product owners to understand and build solutions.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to deliver the project and products.
• Responsible for coordinating with teams across multiple geographical regions.

What you’ll bring:

• 7+ years of software development experience working with Java technologies.
• Experienced with AI-driven development tools, including GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Codex
• Proven expertise in developing microservices using SpringBoot.
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in configuration, build, and deployment using tools like Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar.
• Working knowledge of public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with Linux shell scripting
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing small to medium-sized engineering teams.
• Experience with asynchronous and streaming technologies like Kafka or Pub/Sub
• Multiple years of development experience with Agile and lean methodologies
• Hands-on experience with creating frameworks, functional and performance testing tool

Perks

• Generous employee discount
• Summer Fridays
• Casual dress code
• Hybrid schedule
• FOMO events (Exciting company-wide events)

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.
AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.