Senior Software Engineer – Web Full Stack

About the Team

It's an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents.

Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain.

Whether it's online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart's success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are.

About the Location

Collaborative Work Environment:
At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote "flex day" (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

About the Job

JOB SUMMARY

Is your passion to lead technical programs that deliver solutions, focused on supporting a growing and dynamic business? Do you love pets and want to join your experience with enabling systems that help PetSmart be the trusted partner of Pet Parents and their pets?

The Digital Engineering team is a high-impact, dynamic team of top-notch software engineers across a landscape of various Web and Mobile technology stacks. This role is ideally for someone who has experience developing websites within a large-scale retail environment.

The Software Engineer - Web Full Stack will use the latest technologies to develop, implement, and maintain elements of petsmart.com

Our scrum teams operate as Product and Platform teams. As part of the team, this person will collaborate with Product Managers, Business Partners, UX/UI Designers, Architects, and other Engineers to produce high quality solutions to the many challenges our business face. At every level, our IT associates are empowered to come up with innovative ideas that have strategic impacts to the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build highly performant web applications using TDD and 12factor app practices
• Need to work independently without any help
• Analyze business requirements, provide accurate development estimates, offer experience-based feedback, and help determine the proper implementation
• Actively participate in and contribute to all scrum ceremonies - planning sessions, retrospectives, and reviews
• Conduct and participate in peer reviews of team members' code
• Evaluate and prototype new technologies that could be a potential improvement to our current tech stack
Support other engineers in your team and related teams

EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Full-stack Engineer with a Minimum of 6 years of web development within an enterprise environment
• Excellent problem solver
• Expert at building highly performant ecommerce site
• Experience with the following development technologies, libraries, frameworks:
  • JavaScript/TypeScript
  • NextJS
  • Node
  • Terraform
  • Event Driven Architecture
  • Kubernetes
  • RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment
• Proven experience integrating with APIs and 3rd Party systems integrations
• Experience developing distributed systems
• Understanding of Core Web Vitals and developing highly performant client-side applications
• Proficient understanding of source control and build tools, such as Github, Github Actions, Jenkins, SonarQube
• Experience developing in an Agile environment, and familiarity with Agile tracking tools such as Jira, Confluence, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and the underlying complex technical dependencies
• Ability to address short-term tactical requirements without losing sight of the longer-range strategic direction
• Self-motivated and disciplined to honor commitments made to the development team
• A collaborative, team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
BS / BA degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education or experience

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Commerce Tools
• GCP
• GraphQL
• Contentful / CMS experience

Additional Job Considerations

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

About the Culture

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

We're more than a workplace, we're Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what's right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We'd still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet-friendly environment , bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions , enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• "Top Dog" gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• "Sit & Stay" Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• "Lil Paws" NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services , Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.