Sr. Software Engineer - Full Stack

Job Description Position Summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Full Stack to design, develop, and support modern web applications supporting finance and customer-facing platforms, including PayPro+, our customer bill portal system. This is a hands‑on Individual Contributor role responsible for building scalable, secure, and high‑performance applications using Next.js, Java-based services, and Kafka within a cloud‑native environment. This posiiton is based is a hybrid work model (4 days in office, 1 day work from home) in our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and support full-stack applications using modern web technologies (Next.js, Java)
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices
• Develop and support Kafka-based event-driven integrations
• Integrate applications with backend data systems including Oracle databases
• Write efficient SQL queries and optimize performance
• Deploy applications to containerized environments (OpenShift, Kubernetes, Azure ARO)
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement fixes
• Document technical designs and system behavior

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 7–10 years of full-stack development experience
• Strong expertise in Next.js, React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
• Strong Java (Spring Boot) backend development experience
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices
• Experience with Kafka or event-driven systems
• Strong SQL/database experience
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes/OpenShift
• Familiarity with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Oracle PaaS, APEX, or PL/SQL
• Experience with finance or billing systems
• Experience with Azure cloud
• Knowledge of OAuth, JWT authentication

Working Conditions & Environment

Hybrid work arrangement – required to work onsite in Raleigh office four (4) days per week Occasional after-hours support may be required Collaboration across distributed teams expected

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Advance Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Company

California Residents click below for Privacy Notice: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do‑it‑self customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at