Senior Backend Developer, Digital

Job Description:

Who are we:

Saks is the premier destination for luxury fashion, driven by a mission to help customers express themselves through relevant and inspiring style. Since our inception in 1924, we have delivered one of a kind shopping experiences, featuring an expertly curated assortment of fashion and highly personalized customer service. Our unique approach combines an emphasis on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of 41 extraordinary stores across North America for seamless, all-channel shopping.

On its website (https://www.saksfifthavenue.com/) and app (iOS only), Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandise across fashion for women and men, across categories like beauty, jewelry, shoes, clothing, home decor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the pre-eminent destination for luxury globally.

About Saks Technology:

Saks Technology teams are responsible for building and innovating the Saks online experience, consisting of different functional teams including Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, Stores, Technology Strategy and Enablement, Data and Machine Learning. 

About this role:

• We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer with expertise in Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC) to design, develop, and enhance high-performance eCommerce solutions. As a senior developer, you will play a key role in implementing backend functionalities, ensuring scalability, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior team members.
• This role combines architecture design, project delivery, and ongoing support for our Salesforce Commerce Cloud solutions. If you're passionate about development, especially SFCC, and thrive in collaborative global environments, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Development and Customization:
  • Design, implement, and maintain customizations and backend solutions within Salesforce Commerce Cloud (SFCC).
  • Develop and optimize RESTful APIs, integrations with third-party systems, and custom SFRA (Storefront Reference Architecture) pipelines.
     
• Platform Expertise:
  • Manage and extend SFCC’s Business Manager configurations, custom objects, and system jobs.
  • Implement and manage third-party integrations, including payment gateways, analytics, and CRM systems.
• Code Quality and Performance:
  • Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following SFCC best practices.
  • Perform code reviews, unit testing, and debugging to ensure platform stability and efficiency.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, UX/UI designers, and project managers to deliver seamless eCommerce solutions.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployments and releases.
• Mentorship:
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
  • Lead efforts in improving development processes and implementing coding standards.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering (Computer Science or Information Science preferred).
• Strong academic record, excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5 to 8 years of experience with at least 4 years as an SFCC developer..
• Strong understanding of SFCC architecture, including pipelines, cartridges, and the Storefront Reference Architecture (SFRA).
• Proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and server-side development.
• High aptitude thinking and a knack for effective communication is desired.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Familiarity with tools like Jenkins/Circle CI, Jira, GitHub and familiarity with eCommerce frameworks is good to have.

Your Life and Career at Saks:

• Be among the coolest people thriving in Saks’ work culture.
• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities.
• A workplace that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
• Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).

Thank you for your interest in Saks. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Saks provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability. Saks welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used.