Application Developer II

Every day, we go to work hoping to do two things: share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. It was true when the first Starbucks opened in 1971, and it’s just as true today.

Opportunity to work on a small development team to build and maintain critical Starbucks retail related applications. Tasks will include enhancement and maintenance development for Microsoft .NET based applications, including ASP.NET MVC and Web API projects. Other opportunities may include hybrid app development using Ionic Framework, backend systems engineering using ElasticSearch, LogStash, and Kibana, and other .NET based development work. Looking for someone with a great attitude, a willingness to learn, and a curiosity to find the best way to solve problems.

* Enhancement and maintenance development for existing applications. * Adherence to existing team software development guidelines. * Assist with production issues, which may include investigation and resolution implementation. * Build new applications to support Starbucks retail systems. * Write and/or update technical documentation for existing applications and systems.

* Analyzing, diagnosing and proposing solutions to technical application issues * Application development and programming experience with .NET technologies * Providing support to various business applications * Working with process owners and identifying information technology solutions that enable business process improvements **Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Solid foundation of software engineering principles * Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience * Proficient in .NET application development utilizing C# * Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing * Resourceful team player who builds trusting relationships with customers and team members * Understanding of OO principles, Design Patterns and Software Extensibility Model **Experience with the following required:** * ASP.NET MVC * ASP.NET Web API * Desktop application development * Windows services development * SQL * Visual Studio **Experience with the following helpful:** * Hybrid application development * ELK (ElasticSearch, LogStash, Kibana) * Ability to quickly learn new application systems and technologies * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Knowledge of basic project management framework and methodology **Core Competencies** Customer Focus * Delivers legendary service that meets and exceeds all customers' expectations Ethics and Integrity * Adheres to Starbucks values, beliefs and principles during good and bad times Composure * Remains calm, maintains perspective and responds in a professional manner when faced with tough situations Personal Learning * Takes personal responsibility for the continuous learning of new knowledge, skills and experiences Dealing with Ambiguity * Able to successfully function during times of uncertainty and changing priorities Decision-Making * Makes timely and quality decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment Interpersonal Savvy * Builds effective relationships with all people; up, down and sideways, inside and outside of Starbucks Results Oriented * Gets results and achieves goals