Sr. Software Engineer (STIBO)
About Williams-Sonoma
Founded in 1956 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is a Fortune 500, digital-first, multi-channel specialty retailer. The company's vision is to own the home and the places where customers work, stay, and play. It operates multiple brands and builds technology platforms supporting e-commerce, retail, supply chain, and merchandising systems globally.
Role Overview
The Sr. Software Engineer, STIBO Product Information Management will lead Williams-Sonoma's STIBO Product Information Management application, focusing on Item and Location modules. The role involves configuration and custom development on STIBO STEP modules, partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable and extensible solutions aligned with business requirements and customer-first focus.
Impact of the Role
Support the merchandising engineering supply chain group in delivering master data for e-commerce and retail businesses
Enable scalable systems to meet current and future business needs
Drive high standards of software delivery through ownership and accountability
Deliver business-functional requirements with a customer-first focus
Engineer scalable and extensible solutions for product information management
Technology Platforms You Will Work On
STIBO STEP Product Information Management platform
Java and JavaScript
SQL, XML, XSD, JSON
Linux and Web Services
RESTful APIs
Relational databases (Oracle, DB2, SQL)
Jira and Git
Key Responsibilities
Work on STIBO STEP configuration and custom development
Keep up to date with STEP platform versions and provide upgrade suggestions
Set up new integrations, add object types to the data model, and develop JavaScript business rules and workflows
Understand requirements, collaborate with product management and business teams, and transform them into solutions and technical design documents
Work in an agile delivery environment using Jira and Git
Debug business rules and resolve defects
Evaluate upgrade advantages and collaborate with DevOps teams to perform upgrades
Ensure solutions are scalable and extensible by conducting performance tests
Coordinate closely with production support teams to ensure system stability during peak demands
Build operational readiness, alerts, and monitoring for production support teams
Ensure PII data security and compliance
Recommend solutions to improve stability, maintainability, and scalability of STIBO STEP implementation
Qualifications
BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
5+ years of experience working in the retail industry
5+ years of experience working in cross-functional teams
5+ years of technical experience in software development using Java, JavaScript, data and database design, SQL, XML, XSD, JSON, Linux, and web services
5+ years of STIBO STEP configuration, development, architectural design, and integration experience, including attribute creation, business rule creation, portal development, integration endpoint configuration, and workflow creation
In-depth understanding of relational databases (Oracle, DB2, or SQL) and ability to write and review complex operational queries
Good understanding of RESTful API services
Capability to define deployment processes and methodologies
Strong technical documentation skills, including preparing solution architecture documents and reviewing design documents
Experience building standards and reusable components for customization on packaged solutions
Ability to assist in tool evaluations, architectural decisions, and proof of concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues within limited timeframes
Ability to prioritize tasks, handle interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience building scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems
Stibo STEP Certification (preferred)
MDM/PIM experience (preferred)
Why Join Williams-Sonoma
Be part of the merchandising engineering supply chain group supporting critical business systems
Work on scalable systems that support global e-commerce and retail operations
Opportunity to build robust master data platforms for multiple brands
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across business and technology domains
Contribute to high-quality software delivery aligned with enterprise standards
Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
