Full Stack Developer - Java

Job Description

Team Summary

Staples Print is the online print and marketing solutions division of Staples. Our print technology systems team goes beyond traditional IT we are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, and customer-obsessed problem solvers who believe great print experiences start with great software. We are driven by a commitment to making it easy for businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life from business cards and banners to custom marketing materials and beyond.

We are intellectually curious, embrace emerging technologies, and constantly seek ways to modernize and scale our platform. We anticipate the evolving needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, high-performance technology solutions that power millions of print orders. We move fast, think big, and take pride in building experiences that are seamless, personalized, and delightful for every customer.

Role Summary

As a Full Stack Engineer (Java / React), you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of features and services that power Staples Print's eCommerce platform. You will build Java-based backend services using Spring Boot and develop React/TypeScript frontend components, working within an Agile team under the guidance of senior engineers and tech leads. You will grow your skills across the full stack backend APIs, frontend UX, cloud-native deploymen, and take increasing ownership of well-scoped features as you develop.

Duties & Responsibilities

-Develop and maintain Java microservices and APIs using Spring Boot and Spring MVC.

-Build React/TypeScript frontend components and pages that integrate with backend APIs.

-Write clean, tested, maintainable code following team coding standards and conventions.

-Implement unit tests and participate in integration testing across owned features.

-Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application defects across the stack.

-Participate in code reviews both giving and receiving feedback constructively.

-Contribute to API integrations with messaging platforms and third-party services.

-Support the team in understanding and manually testing AI-powered features under the guidance of senior engineers.

-Explore AI-assisted development tools (such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT) to improve day-to-day coding productivity and learn their effective use patterns.

-Stay curious about how AI tools are shaping modern software development and proactively share observations from experimenting with them.

-Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and QE in Agile sprint cycles.

-Contribute to technical documentation, API specifications, and test plans.

-Actively seek learning opportunities and apply feedback from senior engineers to improve craft.

Requirements

Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an eCommerce and engineering role.

Minimum of 2 years of experience working with high-traffic, large-scale distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Basic Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

-2+ years of hands-on development experience with Java (Java17+) and the Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).

-Foundational experience with React or another modern JavaScript framework (Vue, Angular); TypeScript experience preferred.

-Understanding RESTful API design and consumption.

-Basic experience with relational databases (MySQL, MS SQL, or PostgreSQL) and SQL querying.

-Familiarity with Git version control and pull request workflows.

-Exposure to unit testing frameworks (JUnit, TestNG) or similar.

-Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design basics.

-General curiosity about AI/ML concepts and how tools like ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot are changing the way software is built.

-Willingness to experiment with AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or similar) as part of day-to-day development.

-Strong eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow in a fast-paced team environment.

-Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

-Exposure to cloud platforms Azure, AWS, or GCP (even academic or personal projects).

-Familiarity with Docker and containerized development environments.

-Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cosmos DB, or Couchbase).

-Familiarity with messaging platforms (Kafka, JMS, or RabbitMQ).

-Interest in how AI features are used in software products and a natural curiosity to explore AI tools in everyday work.

-Experience in retail, eCommerce, or print application contexts.

-Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and sprint-based delivery.

-Familiarity with build tools such as Maven or Gradle.

Requirements
Basic Qualifications · Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. · 6+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience. · Expertise in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), SOQL/SOQL, REST/SOAP API integrations. · Strong proficiency in Salesforce configuration (Flows, Process Builder, Custom Objects, Validation Rules). · Strong understanding of Salesforce data model, relationships, and security (roles, profiles, sharing rules). · Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to work with cross-functional teams. · Proven experience with data modeling, relational databases, and designing scalable enterprise-level Salesforce solutions. · Expertise in CI/CD, DevOps practices, and delivering projects using Agile methodologies. Preferred Qualifications · Salesforce Platform Developer I and II certifications. · Experience in Agentforce · Experience integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) or generative AI tools into Salesforce workflows. · Fluent in XML-based web services and REST APIs approach with 5+ years of experience. · Proficiency in MS SQL programming, querying, and relational database management systems (RDBMS) with 3+ years of experience. · Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and use of tools such as Jira, Jenkins, Bit Bucket