Lead Developer - IT Mobile Apps

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for the designing, prototyping, implementing, unit testing, deploying and maintaining features for all Tractor Supply Company (TSC) consumer facing mobile applications. This requires working closely with the E-Commerce and Mobility teams to lead the creation of industry leading apps for iOS and Android platforms. The position is also responsible for estimation, planning, execution and delivery of eCommerce applications for mobile. Additional responsibilities include mentoring team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Develops and/or configures, builds, reviews and unit tests software/solutions
• Works with technical leads, architects and vendor partners to determine project scope and vision, set system goals, identify and resolve system issues, ensure the system is implemented as designed and in adherence to the implementation guidelines
• Partners with the business analysts to review and refine business requirements into core system capabilities
• Assists developers, analysts, and designers in conceptualizing and validating solutions that meet business requirements
• Prototypes new requirements for the purpose of enhancing technical functionalities and information process flow
• Mentors team members on new technologies in area of expertise
• Works with Enterprise teams to ensure changes are properly documented, communicated, audited, and deployed in compliance with established procedures
• Participates in 24x7 on call rotations
• May perform other duties as assigned*

(*) These tasks do not meet the ADA definition of essential functions and are usually less than 5% of time spent; however, these tasks still constitute important aspects of the job.
 

Required Qualifications

Experience: 10 years of experience in design, development, maintenance and support of Mobile applications on iOS, Android and Microsoft; Experience with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to support mobile functionality is required; Experience with E-Commerce or Retail is preferred; Experience with React Native is preferred, 8-10 years of JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as React.js, Experience in migrating applications and pipelines to GitHub Enterprise Cloud using GitHub Actions

Education:  College degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.
 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Advanced knowledge of React Native, ReactJS, REST, Swift, Java/kotlin, Angular, or Node JS
• Advanced knowledge of UI/UX, web front-end design, Javascript, CSS and HTML
• Advanced knowledge of publishing and supporting apps in Apple Store and Google Play
• Strong knowledge of mobile application security
• Strong knowledge of profiling tools, memory management, load testing and performance tuning
• Strong familiarity writing automated unit tests is preferred
• Strong familiarity with Git, Gitlab/Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, Visual Studio App Center and Jenkins/Bamboo/
• Experience working in an agile environment a huge plus
• Ability to work independently, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage workload prioritization to deliver high quality work products on time with minimal direction is preferred 
• Demonstrated collaboration skills with the ability to handle conflict and to work with a distributed team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to use proven problem-solving approaches to most solutions
   

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well-being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full-time Team Members and all part-time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90-day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15-hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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