Join Skechers’ IT Software Engineering & Architecture team as we modernize our global retail platform. We are building a cloud-native, composable, and highly scalable ecosystem that powers eCommerce, wholesale channels, loyalty programs, pricing, product data, and inventory systems.
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead who loves writing great code, shipping fast, and helping the team level up. You will design and deliver mission-critical services, drive the adoption of AI-powered tools (Copilot, Amazon Q, Kiro, etc.), own production incidents end-to-end, mentor engineers, and partner closely with product and business teams to turn strategic goals into reality.
This is a hands-on role that combines deep coding, technical leadership, and pragmatic problem-solving in a fast-moving retail environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure cloud-native services - including microservices, APIs, event-driven integration and reusable components - on AWS. Evaluate and drive adoption of AI-powered developer tools and frameworks (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, AWS Agent Core, automated test generation, etc.) to accelerate velocity and raise code quality across the team. Lead investigation and resolution of production incidents, driving rapid recovery, and implementing long-term fixes to improve system resilience. Conduct thorough code reviews, champion automated testing, CI/CD best practices, and clear documentation to continuously elevate engineering quality. Mentor junior and mid-level engineers on clean code, testing, system design, and effective use of AI tools while fostering a culture of learning and excellence. Partner with QA to define test strategies and ensure every release is thoroughly validated and production ready. Work hand-in-hand with product managers and business stakeholders to clarify requirements, propose practical solutions, and deliver features that move the needle for the business.WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
8+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years working on large-scale retail, e-commerce, or high-throughput consumer domains. Strong proficiency in Java and/or Scala; solid Python skills are a big plus. Proven experience building and supporting cloud-native microservices and APIs on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda, Fargate, EC2). Hands-on expertise with Docker, container orchestration (ECS or EKS), and modern CI/CD pipelines (Terraform and CloudFormation). Strong command of SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, Redis). Hands-on experience in AI-assisted coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Amazon Q, Kiro, etc.) and ability to help the team adopt them effectively. Strong analytical and complex problem-solving skills; independently handle the production incident from root-cause analysis to permanent architectural fixes. Excellent communication—able to clearly articulate technical decisions and their business impact on non-technical stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills to mentor and coach, enjoy helping teammates grow. Proactive, organized, and delivery focused on a dynamic Agile environment.The pay range for this position is $125,000-$175,000/yr USD.
About Skechers
Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.