Sr Java Software Engineer

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand - We got you!

Wendy's is seeking to expand our dynamic team with a highly skilled Sr Java Software Engineer with expertise in the development of Java Spring Boot web applications. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend solutions that power our eCommerce. You will collaborate with dynamic, cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and drive the adoption of best practices to ensure the delivery of robust and maintainable software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain new and existing Java web applications, microservices, and APIs using a test-driven approach, mainly utilizing the Spring Boot framework.
• Ensure compliance with software engineering best practices and guidelines (unit and functional testing, code reviews, CI, visibility, design documentation and review, etc.) to deliver highly scalable and maintainable backend solutions for consumption by various clients.
• Coordinate with quality, performance, and security engineers to define test cases, verify performance, and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with business partners and stakeholders to help translate business requirements and specifications into usable and scalable software.
• Take accountability for Wendys development projects, code, and functional domains. Work with and communicate well with teammates to foster an engaging environment and culture. Mentor and coach team members to enhance team growth and productivity.
  
  

What We Expect From You

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Computer Science or Management Information Systems is preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend engineering using Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes).
• Skilled at communicating effectively and empathetically with technical and non-technical users.
• Experience working on an Agile/Kanban team.
• Comprehensive understanding of SDLC.
• QSR experience a plus.
• Google Cloud Platform experience a plus.
  
  

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. *The target annual bonus for this role is 10% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website,www.wendysbenefits.com.*

NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Travel: 10%

Pay Range: $93,000.00 - $158,000.00 Annually