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At Zappos, we look for people who will show up as their whole self because we value diversity and inclusion, as well as people who enjoy fun and maybe even a little weirdness. So be sure to check on whether you’re aligned with our company values and culture. If you think you can see yourself delivering WOW as a member of the Zappos family, then check out the job description below!
Company Culture is at Our Core
Our 10 Core Values are more than just words, they're a way of life. We know that companies with a strong culture & a higher purpose perform better in the long run.
Do our values speak to you?
1. Deliver WOW Through Service
2. Embrace and Drive Change
3. Create Fun and A Little Weirdness
4. Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded
5. Pursue Growth and Learning
6. Build Open and Honest Relationships With Communication
7. Build a Positive Team and Family Spirit
8. Do More With Less
9. Be Passionate and Determined
10. Be Humble
Company Perks: Quick Reference
Zappos pays 100% of every employee’s medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Zappos pays 100% of 12 therapy, mental health, or coaching session annually.
A multitude of benefits and incentives to stay mentally and physically healthy and fit.
Meaningful assistance programs like professional development, mentoring, and 401k with employer contribution.
Paid time off for life, vacations, staycations, and rest.
A generous Zapponian discount program.
Make an impact through volunteer adventures and other community programs.
Want to have some fun, too? Yes, please! Enjoy team building, family spirit, and plenty of room to recharge!
Zapponian [noun| employee of Zappos]. You are self-motivated. You think like an entrepreneur, constantly innovating and driving positive change, but more importantly, you consistently deliver mind-boggling results.
Bold [adjective| not afraid of anything]. A role at Zappos is an opportunity to be a part of something different. To go bold. We’re a company that isn’t afraid to take risks and question the status quo. Oh yeah, we like to have fun too.
Perks [noun| the good stuff you get for working hard]. Zappos pays 100% of your medical, dental and vision premiums. Primary care visits, dental exams, eye exams and generic prescriptions are all free. Plus matching 401k, life coaches, orthodontic benefits, and more. And don’t forget, an unlimited 40% Zappos.com discount.
1990s [noun| a decade we love, but no longer live in]. Old school cover letters are so 1990. Want to show us who you really are? Create a video cover letter. A flash mob, a comedic monologue… whatever showcases your passion for Zappos and the work you’d be doing! Videos are not required, but if you create it, we’ll watch it.
Scout [noun| you're a recruiter, too]. As a Zapponian, we’ll ask that you always keep your eye out for great talent to join our family. Consider yourself an extension of the recruiting team, scouting for the best people to grow our company.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Exhibit depth of knowledge and familiarity with technologies to identify and deliver innovative technical solutions that meet business needs and scale with growth. • Guide juniors members to build sustainable architectures and establish guidelines for best-practices and instill a culture of quality and craftsmanship. • Dive deep and take ownership for critical designs, maintain and develop new applications using Java by utilizing AWS based services. • Work backwards from customer problems, figure out solutions, and implement them for speed and scalability. • Work closely with technical (engineering and business) teams in an agile environment to deliver the best technical designs and approaches. • Produce clear and comprehensive software documentation. • Evaluate and make decisions around the use of new or exisEng software products and tools. WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE • High School Diploma or equivalent required. College degree in related field preferred. • 7+ years of professional experience in software development in Java 8+. • Experience with AWS technologies including DynamoDB, Redshift , Lambda, ECS, SQS, SNS, S3. • Strong skills in Spring Framework. • Experience leading design, build and deployment of complex and performant (reliable and scalable) software solutions in production. • Deep understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms. • Proven track record of successfully design, build, deliver and troubleshooting complex service-oriented systems. • Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly and concisely communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels of the organization. • Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team. WHAT REALLY WOWS US • Experience with front-end development. • AWS Architect Certifications • Experience with NextJs/React/Svelte.
This role is open to candidates physically located in the following metropolitan statistical areas: Austin, TX; Las Vegas, NV; New York, NY; and Seattle, WA. Candidates who are not physically located in one of these areas may not be considered for this role.
The expected base pay range for this position is $187,000-212,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, a full range of medical and other benefits is offered.
The Fine Print
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Zappos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for applicants at this time.
The Zappos Family of Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability or perceived disability. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at recruiting@zappos.com or call us at 1.702.943.7777.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
