Lead Engineer, Store Technology

Footlocker

Pittsburgh, Camp Hill (Allegheny County, Cumberland County)

Hybrid

USD 130,000 - 150,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage

401(k) | Roth 401(k)

Stock Purchase Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Opportunities for Advancement

Tuition Reimbursement

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking a Lead Engineer, Store Technology to design, build, and support cloud and on‑premises infrastructure across the store technology ecosystem.

You will drive automation, manage endpoints, and collaborate with Product, Security, and Operations to deliver scalable solutions for Windows, Linux, Azure, and related platforms.

This 85% remote role requires travel to Pittsburgh, PA and Camp Hill, PA, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
5–8 years in infrastructure engineering, cloud/hybrid operations, endpoint management, or related roles.
Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Azure, Azure Local, Hyper-V, virtualization, networking, and Active Directory.
Proven automation experience with PowerShell, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD, Ansible, ARM/Bicep templates.
Experience managing enterprise endpoints and identity with Microsoft Intune/Endpoint Manager.
Experience with observability, monitoring, incident response, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Strong security posture, system hardening, and secure deployment practices.
Terraform experience is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure services.
Support hybrid environments across Azure, Azure Local, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Linux, networking, and Active Directory.
Ensure infrastructure meets performance, resiliency, security, and scalability requirements.
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations to deliver improvements.
Oversee endpoints and device management strategies using Intune/Endpoint Manager.
Develop, maintain, and improve automation and IaC solutions.
Design security controls, vulnerability remediation, and operational practices.
Communicate technical solutions to business and technical stakeholders.
Execute work aligned to program plans and milestones.
Develop team capabilities through coaching and training.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

Hybrid operations

Endpoint management

Automation

IaC (infrastructure as code)

PowerShell

Git & CI/CD

Terraform

Monitoring & observability

Security best practices

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

Azure

Azure Local

Hyper-V

Intune/Endpoint Manager

PowerShell

Bicep

ARM templates

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

This role is 85% REMOTE with travel to Pittsburgh PA and Camp Hill PA 15%.

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization)

We are seeking a Lead Engineer, Store Technology to design, build, and support solutions that integrate cloud and on-premises infrastructure across the store technology ecosystem. This role creates and manages automated deployment methods for platforms, applications, and devices while ensuring store technology environments remain secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

The Lead Engineer partners closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to deliver modern hybrid infrastructure capabilities, improve deployment consistency, strengthen observability, and support enterprise initiatives across Windows, Linux, Azure, Azure Local, Hyper‑V, endpoint management, identity, and automation platforms.

Responsibilities

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Management

Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure services supporting store technology capabilities.
Support hybrid environments spanning Azure, Azure Local, Hyper‑V, Windows Server, Linux, networking fundamentals, and Active Directory.
Ensure infrastructure solutions meet enterprise requirements for performance, resiliency, security, scalability, and operational supportability.
Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to deliver platform enhancements, deployments, and infrastructure improvements.
Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements
Participate in system monitoring, support, and incident resolution

Endpoint, Identity & Platform Administration

Oversee enterprise endpoints and workplace technology strategies using Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and related device management capabilities.
Administer hardware platforms, operating systems, hosting platforms, and supporting services across Windows and Linux environments.

Automation Engineering

Develop, maintain, and improve automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, Ansible, REST APIs, Git, and CI/CD practices.
Create repeatable deployment methods for platforms, applications, and devices to improve speed, consistency, reliability, and operational control.
Use source control, code review, documentation, and release management practices to support high-quality infrastructure automation.
Leverage Terraform experience where applicable to support infrastructure standardization and future-state automation strategies.
Support CI/CD pipelines and automation efforts

Infrastructure Security & Operations

Design and implement security controls, hardening standards, and operational practices across cloud and on-premises environments.
Perform vulnerability assessment support, remediation planning, troubleshooting, and documentation to strengthen infrastructure posture.
Support observability, monitoring, incident response, and root-cause analysis for store technology environments and related infrastructure services.
Communicate technical solutions clearly to business and technical stakeholders.

Program Support, Collaboration & Continuous Development

Execute assigned work aligned to program and portfolio plans, milestones, dependencies, and defined objectives.
Communicate technical recommendations, risks, progress, and operational impacts clearly to business and technology stakeholders.
Develop personal capabilities and help build junior team member capabilities through assessment, development planning, training, coaching, professional accreditation, and ongoing education in relevant technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
5–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud/hybrid operations, endpoint management, systems administration, or related technology roles.
Hands‑on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Azure, Azure Local, Hyper‑V, virtualization, networking fundamentals, and Active Directory.
Proven experience with automation and infrastructure tools, including PowerShell, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD, Ansible, ARM templates, Bicep, and infrastructure automation practices.
Experience managing enterprise endpoints and identity-related capabilities using Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and related Microsoft management platforms.
Experience supporting observability, monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, operational documentation, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
Strong understanding of infrastructure security, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and secure deployment practices.
Terraform experience is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $130,000 - $150,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits: