What are the responsibilities and job description for the Developer position at Build-A-Bear?
As a Developer, you will play a pivotal role in transforming business needs into innovative, scalable software solutions. In this hands-on, individual contributor role, you’ll drive the software development lifecycle—from understanding requirements and designing elegant solutions to coding, testing, documenting, & deploying high-quality applications. A passionate problem solver, this role performs with commitment to technical excellence and the ability to meet business goals with reliable solutions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable web & enterprise applications across the full stack; front-end & back-end
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for production issues
• Collaborate with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional IT teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Provide Tier-2 support and track down issues with existing software solutions.
• Write & maintain technical documentation for applications, APIs, and processes
• Other duties as assigned by management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or other related fields OR equivalent experience
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience working in a software development role
• Proficient in full-stack development (front-end & back-end technologies)
• Proficient in developing applications using object-oriented programming (OOP) languages (eg., C#, Java, or similar)
• Proficiency working with relational databases ( eg. SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency working with HTML, CSS, & JavaScript frameworks (eg. React)
• Skilled in RESTful API development & integration
• Skilled with version control systems (Git) & Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Prior experience supporting production systems and Tier 2 supports
BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS:
• Adaptable to changes in pace
• Data-driven and analytical
• Innovative & self-motivated
• Disciplined; Strong independence & responsibility for own work
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Values challenge & opportunities to showcase creative problem solving
• Enjoys expressing & implementing their own ideas
• Comfortable with conflict & challenge
• Technical problem-solving and ingenuity while working within approved organizational systems and technology
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located in St. Louis, MO
• Lifting/Standing, etc.
YOUR PERFORMANCE WILL BE MEASURED ON:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals, which include but are not limited to the following.
• Decision-making, judgment, and execution
• Commitment to technical excellence
• Accuracy and efficiency
• Innovative and scalable software solutions
• Successful software development lifecycles
• Ability to design elegant solutions that meet business goals
• Able to communicate complex issues in a clear and concise manner
• Deadlines, Accuracy, and Quality
• Stakeholder Feedback