Introduction to DICK'S Sporting Goods
At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we are passionate about the impact sports can have on people's lives. As a leading sports retailer, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Our team is dedicated to providing transformational experiences for our customers, both online and in-store. If you are ready to join a dynamic team that is shaping the future of sports retail, we encourage you to apply for our Principal Software Engineer - Store Tech position.
About the Role
As a Principal Software Engineer - Store Tech, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our store technology portfolio. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely and collaborate with our team to design, develop, and deliver best-in-class solutions. You will serve as a technical leader, providing guidance and expertise to our engineering teams and contributing to the development of our technology strategy. Your expertise will help us create seamless experiences for our customers and employees, from point of sale to inventory management and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the development of complex software solutions, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
- Lead collaborative technical design processes, gathering input from cross-functional teams to define viable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Provide subject matter expertise and recommendations for complex technical approaches, improving the quality of deliverables and ensuring fit to user needs.
- Drive the end-to-end roadmap of portfolio-level capabilities, facilitating software development and prioritizing work in line with business requirements.
- Contribute to engineering plans, ensuring clarity on critical path work and dependencies across multiple teams and organizations.
- Identify complex functional and non-functional requirements, expressing them in terms of target user roles and goals.
- Familiarity with modern approaches and best practices for persistence, such as relational databases, object storage, and document databases.
Essential Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A deep technical background, with knowledge of store and eCommerce technologies being a plus.
- Experience with modern technologies, including programming languages such as Java/Kotlin, Javascript/Typescript, C#, and front-end technologies like React and React Native.
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture, database technologies, and cloud-native architectures such as Azure, AWS, and GCP.
- Experience with containerization strategies and tools, as well as building custom software solutions.
- A track record of elevating operational and engineering excellence in large organizations.
- A Master's degree or equivalent is preferred, with a minimum of 6-10 years of experience in software engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the essential qualifications, we are looking for candidates with:
- Experience leading teams of contractors in an onshore/offshore engagement.
- Experience mentoring and growing the careers of software engineers.
- A strong understanding of modern engineering practices, including serverless, microservice, and event-driven approaches, test-driven development, CI/CD, and highly available/scalable solutions.
- Experience with program management and planning, including managing resources to deliver predetermined objectives.
Behavioral Competencies
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Tech savviness, with the ability to anticipate new technology needs and prototype implementation approaches.
- Collaboration and partnership-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and technology organizations.
- A bias towards action, with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm for taking on new opportunities and challenges.
- The ability to instill trust, with honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Career Growth Opportunities
At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we are committed to helping our employees grow and develop their careers. As a Principal Software Engineer - Store Tech, you will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to the development of our technology strategy and shape the future of our store technology portfolio.
- Mentor and grow the careers of software engineers, helping to develop the next generation of technical leaders.
- Work with strategic vendors to ensure that third-party tools and applications are readily available to our product teams.
- Participate in virtual and in-person events, including training and development opportunities, to help you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
Work Environment and Company Culture
At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. Our company culture is built around our core values of:
- Respect: We value and respect each other, our customers, and our communities.
- Integrity: We operate with honesty, transparency, and ethics in everything we do.
- Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals, supporting and encouraging each other along the way.
- Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, from our products and services to our customer experiences and community engagement.
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package, including:
- A salary range of $150,000 - $180,000, depending on experience and location.
- A generous suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth, including training and education programs.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, and teamwork.
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced software engineer looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for our Principal Software Engineer - Store Tech position. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth and development, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and shape the future of sports retail. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with DICK'S Sporting Goods!
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