Advanced Software Engineer [T500-20323]

About Albertsons :

As a leading food and drug retailer in the United States, Albertsons Companies, Inc. (ACI) operates over 2,200 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known global banners, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and others.

Our success is built upon a united team approach, driven by the desire to understand and enhance the customer experience. This customer-centric focus not only inspires innovation but has also led to remarkable achievements across our digital platforms and omnichannel strategies. By constantly pushing the boundaries of retail, we have transformed shopping into an experience that is not just easy and efficient, but also fun and engaging.

Over the past year, we have taken bold, strategic steps to migrate and modernize our enterprise data hub on Google Cloud, revolutionizing our data capabilities, thus becoming the first fully cloud-based grocery tech company.

About Tech Hub in India :

Albertsons Companies India (ACI India) is part of Albertsons Companies Inc. global workforce. As Albertsons' first significant strategic investment in India, it serves as a collaborative hub, supporting Albertsons in driving innovation and efficiency across Technology, Digital, and other key business functions. The employees at the India GCC will play a pivotal role in enhancing the company's digital transformation, customer engagement, and operational excellence, contributing significantly to Albertsons Companies' mission to earn Customers for Life.

Position Title : Advanced Engineer Software

Job Description :

Roles & responsibilities :

Design and develop software features and enhancements based on business requirements under guidance from senior engineers or managers.

Analyze user needs and contribute to solution design within the scope of assigned projects.

Independently implement well-defined features and fix bugs following established coding standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration between frontend, backend, and database layers.

Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and learn best practices from peers.

Contribute to maintaining and improving code quality, performance, and documentation.

Support testing efforts by writing unit tests and assisting QA teams during validation.

Troubleshoot and debug application issues across the stack, escalating complex problems when needed.

Experience Required :

3-5 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer or in a similar role.

Proficiency in at least one backend language / framework (Java with Spring Boot preferred).

Hands-on experience with frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and at least one framework such as ReactJS or AngularJS.

Working knowledge of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar) and ability to write basic-to-intermediate SQL queries.

Familiarity with REST API development and integration.

Experience with version control tools like Git and collaborative workflows (branching, pull requests).

Exposure to automated testing frameworks (JUnit or similar) and an understanding of the importance of testing.

Understanding of Agile development practices and participation in sprints, stand-ups, and reviews.

Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and CI / CD pipelines is a plus.

Good problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

Competencies :

Compassionate and kind, showing courtesy, dignity, and respect. They show sincere interest and empathy for all others.

Show integrity in what is done and how it is done - without sacrificing personal / business ethics.

Embrace an inclusion-focused mindset, seeking input from others on their work and encouraging the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions

Team-oriented, positively contributing to team morale and willing to help.

Learning-Focused, finding ways to improvise in their field and use positive constructive feedback to grow personally and professionally

Retail Domain Experience is a big plus

Mandatory Skills Required :

SQL Databases : MySQL / PostgreSQL

Frontend Skills : HTML / CSS / JavaScript / ReactJS / AngularJS / Bootstrap

Backend Skills : Spring Boot / Node.js / REST APIs / Express.js

Problem Solving Mindset

Additional Skills Required :

Rest APIs

JavaScript / TypeScript

Event Streaming (Kafka or similar)

Maven / Gradle

Automation Testing (Selenium / Playwright / Cucumber)

Mobile Development / Android Development - Kotlin, Android Jetpack / Compose, iOS