Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.
At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: 

Ulta Beauty is seeking a Sr. Full-Stack Software Engineer to play a crucial role in our portfolio of applications supporting our beauty products and partnerships. At Ulta our software engineers develop next-generation application that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with beauty products. We are looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including large distributed systems, mobile app development, distributed computing, partner networks, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing.

As a Full-stack Software Engineer, you will work on an agile environment building products that meet the needs of our customers. You will have opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. This individual will have the ability to work autonomously, lead creative new projects, and be part of an outstanding team culture that values mentorship, professional growth, and diversity.

We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems. This is an exciting full-time opportunity to work with a professional team of experts in engineering, marketing, design, and development.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: 

• Build overall front-end and back-end solutions
• Develop cutting edge user interfaces populated through APIs leveraging Java, NodeJS, and GraphQL
• Implement solutions in cloud environments conducted through Google Cloud or Microsoft Azure
• Design and ideate new features into existing software systems
• Partner with Product Owners to identify technical requirements and upcoming features
• Build web applications that create frictionless experiences
• Translate graphic designs into production ready products
• Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of system architecture and implementation features (multi-tenancy, virtualization, graphs, orchestration, elastic scalability)

• System integration and API implementation.
• Perform assessments on current and desired (scoped) system architecture.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and relevant technologies (such as Cloud Computing and Infrastructure)
• Implement solutions in cloud environments leveraging Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure

• Design new solutions and system architecture across a diverse technology stack
• Translate graphic designs into production ready products
• Work with enterprise architecture resources to provide technical expertise
• Partner with Product Owners to identify technical requirements and functional needs of upcoming features.

• Enhance opportunities by identifying new software/service opportunities

THE ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS:

• B.S. in Computer Science or related practical experience
• 5 years experience in software development: Node.js, Java, JavaScript, React

• 3 years demonstrated leadership experience in complex business and technical environments.

• Knowledge in Jira/SVN/Git source code/JDBC.
• Troubleshooting and Performance tuning.
• Experience in SQL/JSON/BSON is a plus.
• Experience and Proficient in Marketing Systems is a plus.
• Troubleshooting and Performance tuning.

• Retail industry experience is a plus.
• The ability to present advanced technical ideas to a non-technical audience effectively and succinctly.
• Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, or as a team lead. Methodical, hands-on, detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.