Software Engineer II
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Job ID R25_10194 Address 3200 Hackberry Road, Irving, Texas, 75063, United States Location Irving, Texas
? Who we are
With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,500 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. (https://corp.7-eleven.com/corp/about) has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.
Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day. Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help.
? About This Opportunity
Overview7-Eleven is seeking a qualified Software Engineer II (SE2) with a specialization in Python-based API development to join the Digital Technology team. This role contributes to the design, development, and support of backend services that power digital products used by millions of customers. The individual will work closely with cross-functional partners across Product, Engineering, UX, and Architecture to deliver secure, scalable, and high-quality API solutions.
SummaryThe Software Engineer II is responsible for the end-to-end development of RESTful APIs and associated cloud infrastructure. An individual in this position will participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, technical design, implementation, code review, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Success in this role requires strong technical proficiency in Python, a commitment to high-quality engineering practices, and the ability to work effectively in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, test, deploy, and support scalable RESTful APIs using Python and related frameworks.
Execute the full product lifecycle, from solution inception through deprecation, ensuring system quality, performance, and maintainability.
Collaborate with Software Engineers, Product Managers, UX Designers, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and Architects to deliver technical solutions aligned with business objectives.
Write clean, maintainable, and unit-tested code following established engineering standards and best practices.
Utilize AI-assisted development tools (such as GitLab Copilot, Windsurf, or equivalent) to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and accelerate development workflows.
Contribute to solution architectures involving microservices, cloud platforms (preferably AWS), CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.
Implement and maintain API security standards, including OAuth, JWT, SSO, token management, and user access controls.
Participate in technical reviews, system design discussions, and cross-team planning activities.
Work with message queue systems and background task processing frameworks as required by project needs.
Support database design and implementation using relational and NoSQL database technologies.
Maintain documentation, ensure code quality, and adhere to compliance and security standards.
Participate in Agile/SCRUM ceremonies, managing work effectively with minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering
3+ years of professional experience developing server-side applications using Python.
Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, Bottle, or equivalent.
Experience with Java - Spring Boot Frameworks
Demonstrated expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs.
Ability to produce well-structured, unit-tested, and maintainable code.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitLab Copilot, Windsurf, or comparable solutions) to support coding, documentation generation, testing, and code review.
Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, ECS, RDS).
Experience with microservices architectures, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and core DevOps principles.
Familiarity with message queue systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, ZeroMQ, SQS, Event Bus) and background task processing (e.g., Celery).
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and applying them in practical engineering scenarios.
Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database concepts and technologies.
Working knowledge of API security frameworks, authentication, authorization, and access control models.
Basic understanding of front-end technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and collaborate effectively within an Agile/SCRUM environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with GraphQL.
Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript in support of backend or full-stack capabilities.
Experience in cybersecurity or secure coding best practices.
Experience configuring or working with containerization and virtualization tools such as Docker or Vagrant.
Competencies.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Elevated level of organization with a demonstrated bias for action.
Entrepreneurial mindset with eagerness to learn and adapt.
Commitment to delivering high-quality, customer-focused engineering solutions.
*Position not eligible for sponsorship
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If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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