engineer lead, (Java Springboot) - ST Seattle WA

Seattle, WAFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Leading a Platform Engineering team focused on platform automation, security, and the delivery of secure, scalable solutions for Starbucks applications.

Role type

Senior Engineering Lead (Platform & Security)

Builds

Secure, durable, and scalable platform components and automation tools

Domain

Retail technology, Cloud infrastructure, Cybersecurity

Required skills

Java Spring Boot, Platform Engineering, Security Architecture, Team Leadership, Distributed Systems, Production Support, Technical Strategy

Preferred skills

AI-enabled development tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor), LLM integration, MLOps, AI security considerations

Technologies

Java, Spring Boot, Cloud platforms, Container platforms, GitHub Copilot, Cursor

Responsibilities

Lead technical team through solution design and delivery; Ensure platform design patterns and coding standards; Drive adoption of self-service capabilities; Define and maintain production support processes; Interface with Cloud and Global Cyber Security teams; Provide consultative services to application product teams

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

About Starbucks

Retail192342Seattle, WA, US

At Starbucks, we like to say that we are not in the coffee business serving people, but in the people business serving coffee. Here, our employees - who we call partners – are the heart of the Starbucks experience, and being a partner means aspiring to become part of something bigger: inspiring positive change in the world and growing in your career and in your community. It’s an opportunity to be your personal best. Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities. In everything we do, we are dedica