Web Application Developer

Join our team and embrace Ollie’s Core Values:

• Be a Team Player – Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.
• Be Caring – Treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
• Be Value Obsessed – Live the “good stuff cheap” mindset.
• Be Committed – Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.
• Be Growing – Strive to get better every day.
• Be Real – Be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

About the Role

The Web Developer will design, code, test, and implement approved business-critical web applications to deliver new functionality and long-term value. This role combines strong technical proficiency in Java web development with analytical skills to understand business requirements, design solutions, and provide ongoing enhancements. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, works independently and collaboratively, and leverages AI-assisted development tools like Claude to improve productivity, code quality, documentation, testing, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement software components and enhancements in accordance with approved project plans, ensuring high-quality, reliable code.
• Integrate with internal and external systems, APIs, or web services.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for new features and system enhancements.
• Apply Claude and similar AI-assisted development tools to explore solution approaches, validate logic, and strengthen code decisions while ensuring all final work is reviewed, secure, and aligned with company standards.
• Conduct system and functional testing to ensure quality and performance.
• Collaborate with business users, project managers, and QA teams to validate solutions.
• Complete additional responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency in core Java development and Java EE components.
• Hands-on experience developing Java-based web applications.
• Experience using Claude or similar AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software development.
• Experience developing REST APIs.
• Knowledge of data formats such as XML and JSON.
• Advanced experience writing SQL queries on MySQL, DB2, and Snowflake.
• Experience in style sheet and web page design.
• Experience in cloud integrations.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to work at a detailed level while maintaining an overall project perspective.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to research, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with technical and non-technical staff.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Cross-functional retail knowledge is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Minimal travel to stores and distribution centers.
• Duties frequently involve being seated for extended periods and using computers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage after 30 days of employment.
• 401K with company match beginning at associate enrollment.
• Strong career growth and talent development culture.
• 20% associate discount on all Ollie’s purchases.
• Vast array of voluntary benefits.