Staff Software Engineer

About Gap Inc.

Our past is full of iconic moments — but our future is going to spark many more. Our brands — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy and Athleta — have dressed people from all walks of life and all kinds of families, all over the world, for every occasion for more than 50 years.

But we’re more than the clothes that we make. We know that business can and should be a force for good, and it’s why we work hard to make product that makes people feel good, inside and out. It’s why we’re committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work. If you're one of the super-talented who thrive on change, aren't afraid to take risks and love to make a difference, come grow with us.

About the Role

In this role, you will design highly scalable and high performing technology solutions in an Agile work environment and produce and deliver code and/or test cases using wide-ranging experience, professional concepts, company objectives and Agile practices. You will collaborate closely with key business support teams, product managers, architecture to assist in resolving complex critical cross-team and cross-domain production issues to help simplify and improve business processes through the latest in technology and automation. You are a technical expert and will lead through the requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, and support phases of a product. You will leverage your comprehensive knowledge of domain and core programming technologies or packages to mentor and advise team members.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP services, Spring Batch, and Microservices.
• Build and maintain SOAP/RESTful APIs for application services and integrations.
• Develop Kafka producer and consumer APIs with clear documentation.
• Implement and enforce best practices in Spring Boot security, OAuth, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and observability.
• Partner with architects and stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for Gap’s technology stack.
• Drive technical leadership in requirement analysis, solutioning, and design reviews.
• Work collaboratively with DevOps teams to resolve production issues and act as first-level support for critical applications.
• Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Make informed technology choices about databases, scaling strategies, and cost-conscious solutions.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience, including 5+ years in Java/Spring Boot development.
• Proven expertise in microservices, API design, and performance-intensive applications.
• Ability to quickly learn new programming languages and tools.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Effective team player with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Familiarity with Docker, Swagger, Postman, and logging/monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk).
• Knowledge of enterprise batch schedulers (CAWA or similar).
• Understanding of the retail/e-commerce domain (inventory, order management, integrations) is an advantage.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• One of the most competitive paid time off plans in the industry
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees, same-sex partners and their families
• Health and wellness program: free annual health check-ups, fitness center and Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive benefits to support the journey of parenthood
• Retirement planning assistance
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.