[Remote] application developer- ST; Seattle, WA

July 22, 2026

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Starbucks is a company known for its commitment to connection and leadership in the coffee industry. As an Application Developer, you will deliver and support technology solutions that enable business capabilities by partnering across IT and the business to analyze requirements, design, and build software.

Responsibilities

Build and deliver software solutions using established design patterns and coding standards—focused on secure, scalable, durable, and accessible outcomes
Contribute across the delivery lifecycle (requirements/backlog refinement, technical design, development, test automation, and deployment) in Agile and/or waterfall environments
Support production stability by participating in on-call support, troubleshooting incidents, contributing to root-cause analysis, tracking operational KPIs, and maintaining clear documentation for operations and users

Skills

0–4 years of professional industry experience with software development
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency with relevant development languages, tools, frameworks, and dependencies, and strong fundamentals in data structures/algorithms
Experience building or integrating with established APIs, including common system integration patterns
Strong engineering habits: writing reusable, maintainable code, automated tests, and clear technical documentation
Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to balance priorities and meet deadlines

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire*
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement
Vacation accruals up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above in certain states
Vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above in other states
Reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities

Company Overview

Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items. It was founded in 1971, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.starbucks.com.

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