This is an environment unlike anything in the high-tech world and the secret of Costco’s success is its culture. The value Costco puts on its employees is well documented in articles from a variety of publishers including Bloomberg and Forbes. Our employees and our members come FIRST. Costco is well known for its generosity and community service and has won many awards for its philanthropy. The company joins with its employees to take an active role in volunteering by sponsoring many opportunities to help others. In 2018, Costco contributed over $39 million to organizations such as United Way and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

Costco IT is responsible for the technical future of Costco Wholesale, the second largest retailer in the world with wholesale operations in twelve countries. Despite our size and explosive international expansion, we continue to provide a family, employee centric atmosphere in which our employees thrive and succeed. As proof, Costco consistently ranks in the top five of Forbes “America’s Best Employers”.

Costco Travel is seeking a team oriented, motivated full stack software engineer to develop enhancements to our ecommerce portal. This will include both internal and online applications and will involve the development, enhancement and maintenance of reservation software and creation of vendor specific connections via web services for product availability, pricing, and reservations.

Costco Travel is a full stack, fast paced, growing and exciting environment. The ideal candidate has strong Java skills, enjoys challenges, and appreciates being able to apply creative thinking to solve complex business problems. They would also desire to be part of a small team that is goal focused and results oriented.

As the primary conduit between your employees and upper leadership, your role in communicating and modeling the values and guiding principles of our company culture is of vital importance. All members of IT Management should strive to consciously and consistently foster a culture of engagement, trust, and “open door” communication.

If you want to be a part of one of the BEST “to work for” companies in the world, simply apply and let your career be reimagined.

ROLE

• Manages design and development of next generation Java-based external and in-house travel booking applications.
• Develops and implements enhancements to make the sales floor more efficient.
• Works within the defined development processes and SDLC.
• Takes part in the design discussions and update data models.
• Makes changes to the framework files on a need-basis.

REQUIRED

• 3 + years of current commercial experience developing with core Java technologies and libraries.
• 3 + years of current commercial experience with design and development of web based applications.
• 2 + years of experience with Java EE technologies (Servlet & JSP).
• 2 + years of experience with JDBC or equivalent data-tier framework, database design & development.
• 2 + years of experience with SDLC frameworks & IT best practices.
• 3 + years of current commercial experience with relational databases (preferably MS-SQL Server and T-SQL).

Recommended

• Computer science or equivalent degree preferred.
• Able to easily shift focus with changing priorities.
• Must be able to work independently and be forward thinking.
• Team oriented and capable of working in a small group.
• Must be motivated and a quick learner capable of multi-tasking.
• Familiarity or experience with the travel industry a plus.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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Pay Ranges:

Level 3 - $127,500 - $162,500

Level 4 - $152,500 - $182,500, Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) eligible

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health benefits — medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance, health care reimbursement account, dependent care assistance plan, commuter benefits, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, AD&D insurance, life insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, SmartDollar financial wellness program, to eligible employees.

Costco is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Costco is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to IT-Recruiting@costco.com

If hired, you will be required to provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. In some cases, applicants and employees for selected positions will not be sponsored for work authorization, including, but not limited to H1-B visas.