Senior Software Engineer - Remote Opportunity with PepsiCo: Leading Digital Transformation at $25/Hour

Transforming the Future of Food and Beverage with PepsiCo

PepsiCo is one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, with a diverse portfolio of brands that are loved by consumers globally. As a major player in the industry, PepsiCo is committed to driving innovation and digital transformation to stay ahead of the curve. We're now seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team on a remote basis, working closely with our global teams to develop cutting-edge software solutions that power our business.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer at PepsiCo, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's digital future. You will be responsible for leading the development of high-quality software applications, working closely with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on the company's success while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the vision and guide a team of experts to build and support digital products and services (DPS) across S&T core needs.
• Drive partnerships with Client Experience, Product Management, IT, Data and Analytics, Emerging Tech, Innovation, and Process Engineering teams to deliver the Digital Products portfolio.
• Develop software development strategy using industry standards, creating a roadmap and timeline of execution based on business requirements and strategy.
• Lead multi-discipline, high-performance work teams delivered across remote locations virtually.
• Build, manage, develop, and guide a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software applications.
• Communicate with executives across the organization to lead the account around computer programming.
• Create and expand DPS capabilities through a customer-focused, services-driven digital solutions platform that leverages data and AI to deliver automated and personalized experiences.
• Manage and appropriately escalate delivery obstacles, risks, issues, and changes attached to the engineering drives to the stakeholders.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to recommend solutions that best meet the strategic needs of the business.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• At least 3 years of relevant software development and engineering leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience in architecting issue-tolerant, high-scale distributed systems.
• Proficiency in Java and Spring/SpringBoot ecosystem, JUnit, BackEnd MicroServices, Serverless Computing, and creating REST APIs (BACK-END focused job).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure (preferred), Google Cloud, or Amazon Web Services and cloud-specific PaaS and SaaS solutions.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.

Preferred Qualifications

To stand out in this role, you will need:

• Experience with high-throughput cloud-native distributed systems.
• Experience implementing and consuming large-scale web services.
• Deep knowledge of design patterns.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Ability to run a large team of engineers and manage multiple projects with competing priorities.

Skills and Competencies

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate through a complex and matrixed internal environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with regional and global partners in other functional units.
• Capacity to navigate a complex organization and influence and lead people across cultures at a senior level.
• Demonstrated passion for excellence in engineering services, education, and support.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At PepsiCo, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their skills. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have access to:

• Training and development programs to enhance your technical skills.
• Opportunities to work on high-visibility projects and collaborate with global teams.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced leaders.
• Career advancement opportunities in a dynamic and growing organization.

Work Environment and Company Culture

As a remote worker, you will be part of a global team that values flexibility and collaboration. We offer:

• A flexible work environment that allows you to work from anywhere.
• A culture that values innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues and leaders through virtual events and networking opportunities.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

• A salary of $25/hour.
• A bonus structure based on performance and eligibility, with a target payout of 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off, including parental leave, holidays, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, health and welfare reimbursement accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), insurance (accident, group legal, life), and defined contribution retirement plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PepsiCo is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a motivated and experienced Senior Software Engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and be part of shaping the future of food and beverage at PepsiCo.