Software Engineer

Your Impact
As a Software Engineer for Lowe's, you'll be transforming business needs into innovative software solutions. You will use a variety of computing environments to help us develop and deploy logical applications, from building intuitive UI to developing microservices with cloud-native technologies. The creative solutions you build will be able to impact thousands of our customers and associates daily.
Work with a Winning Team
As part of a Fortune 50 company and retail leader, your work can change an entire industry. Our CEO is a forward-thinker when it comes to tech, and with one of Forbes Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you can come to work knowing you'll have access to the data, tools, and support that few other companies can offer. We also know what it takes to create an inclusive culture that supports you. Our teams are structured around the engineer, giving you the support you need to do your best work. Since we've been in business for over 100 years, we've built an excellent track record of growth and success. There's peace of mind knowing you have the stability and resources you need to focus on solving tough challenges. And as you solve these challenges, know you'll be surrounded by supportive associates with curious minds who listen to you, respect you, and recognize your hard work.
Innovate in Charlotte
This position is based at our on-site Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lowe's Tech Hub is an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site barista and Zen Garden, and other perks to enhance your work experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate a scalable, reliable workflow platform deployed on Kubernetes to support enterprise-wide scheduling and orchestration.
• Work with Python and containers (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes including Helm templates.
• Extend and customize open-source workflow systems by developing new features, enhancing core components, and delivering internal improvements.
• Build custom operators, sensors, and plugins to enable complex, multi-tenant workflows across diverse domains.
• Integrate observability tools such as Elasticsearch, Prometheus, and Grafana to monitor platform health, performance, and workflow execution metrics.
• Automate deployment and lifecycle management using CI/CD pipelines, Helm charts, and GitOps workflows.
• Collaborate with data engineering, infrastructure, and application teams to support seamless onboarding and platform adoption.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, platform issues, and infrastructure challenges across distributed environments.
• Ensure platform stability and reliability through robust automated testing, validation pipelines, and real-time monitoring.
• Enhance developer experience by building internal tools, writing clear documentation, and enabling self-service capabilities.
• Contribute to long-term platform architecture and roadmap planning by incorporating insights from operational feedback and evolving user needs.

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in software development or a related field
• 2 years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC) through iterative agile development
• 2 years of experience working with any of the following: frontend technologies (user interface/user experience), middleware (microservices and application programming interfaces), database technologies, or DevOps
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer information systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience in Flask for backend/API development.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, React, and Node.js for full-stack or frontend development.
• Experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and search technologies like Elasticsearch.
• Proficiency in working with containers (e.g., Docker) and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, including experience with Helm templates.
• Hands-on experience with workflow orchestration systems such as Apache Airflow, Google Cloud Composer, Amazon MWAA, or Astronomer.
• Demonstrated contributions to open-source projects or extensive experience leveraging open-source tools in production environments.

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4.25% match
• Bi- annual Cash Bonus
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
• Tuition-Free Education
• 10-week Maternity/Paternal Leave
• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits .
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe's operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs
focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com .
Lowe's is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.