Systems Engineer (Merchandising)

Job Description

AutoZone is seeking a seasoned Engineer to join our expanding Merchandising team, with a focus on driving key business initiatives that encompass both domestic and international strategies for the Merchandising organization.

As a Systems Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the transition and management of services/applications to the production environment, using various AI tools and methodologies. Your focus will be on Java-based applications, Cloud based environment, production operations, capacity planning, and performance management. This role offers a blend of teamwork and autonomy, coupled with the opportunity to engineer innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. You will be challenged to solve complex technical problems with unique solutions, identify improvements and work on implementing your recommendations.

Responsibilities

• AutoZoners have a contagious work ethic; including a high sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly, creatively and efficiently. We also expect a high sense of responsibility and the ability to influence others. As an expert in your field, we expect you to:

o Ensure that sites and systems continuously and consistently run smoothly, optimally, efficiently, reliably and monitored.

o As an AutoZoner, you will be surrounded consistently by top tier talent (both onsite as well as remote); to effectively work with your team you will be expected to hold a high level of organization, detail orientation, and the ability to articulate issues, as well as propose solutions, clearly.

• Collaborate with Development teams to create new and continuously improve products, including planning, testing, staging and deployment

• Develop new features, scaling, automation and self-healing processes for sites and systems

• Identify and Implement code/configuration changes to improve performance and reliability as necessary

• Implement effective 360 degree monitoring to ensure quick alerting of any problems in the echo system

• Advocate for top-notch design standards and lead process improvements in collaboration with architects and Application Engineers

• Collaborate and consult with the Merchandising Engineering team to help automate the end-to-end Operations of the applications/systems

• Accurate work planning and execution; accurate project and time tracking

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in MIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field required

• 4 to 6 years of experience in the role of a Software Engineer, Developer or similar including:

o Strong software development background in Java/J2EE Technologies

o Previous experience in CI/CD as well as version control systems (preferably Git)

o Experience with cloud infrastructure preferred, with a focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

• As a plus (but not required):

o Experience in AI Development, Spring Boot, RestAPI’s, React.js, NoSQL Databases, Cloud Native and ActiveMQ or Kafka

• Experience working on large-scale solutions that were deployed to cloud providers (e.g. PCF, GCP) and integrated capabilities specific to those platforms

• Experience with scripting

• Ability to quickly troubleshoot critical production issues spanning applications/infrastructure and tune high volume applications

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay

• Unrivaled company culture

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount

• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan

• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support

• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off

• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards

• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.

Job Identification 158958

Job Schedule Full time

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.