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Microservices Developer (IT) | Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference — and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking a Microservices Developer to join the Wilson IT Team. This person will help design, implement, test, and maintain solutions using a technical stack provided by Wilson and Amer Sports, based on a Serverless Framework and concept. This includes our product digital platforms (PDP) including e-commerce, PIM, DAM, Centric, Salesforce, Elastic Suite B2B portal, Cegid POS systems and the publish/subscribe messaging backbone (ASBUS). As part of the team, you will also be expected to contribute to the development of scalable, distributed systems while learning from more experienced team members as it relates to modern software architecture and development practices.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain cloud-native microservices and APIs while collaborating with senior engineers to build scalable, reliable, and well-tested backend solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions
• Participate in the analysis, scoping, design, and development of projects on digital platforms and associated interfaces using common design patterns (i.e. Pub/Sub, event driven, circuit breaker, etc.)
• Write and share documentation on the produced developments and associated service level agreements
• Review and update solutions as needed to continuously improve processes and procedures

This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. We are seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience working with cloud development technologies and microservices architecture. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Other qualifications include:

• Experience with or knowledge of Typescript, Node.js, serverless, AWS lambda, AWS DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Angular
• Experience working with the following concepts and methodologies: event-driven, APIs, Agile Organization, Secure by Design, and Built-In Quality
• Experience working with a global team across multiple time zones
• Knowledge of Java and N-tier architecture is a plus

What We’ll Provide

A reasonable estimate of the pay range is $90,000 - $115,000 per year at the time of this posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and/or training. Please note that the range details reflect the base pay only and does not include our competitive bonus program.

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Paid time off for part- and full-time employees
• Education reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision
• Pre-tax transit discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteering programs
• Team-building outings
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.