Lead Software Engineer - Merchandising Technology (REMOTE)

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. is seeking a Lead Software Engineer for Merchandising Technology to lead technical design and drive the Inventory 360 initiative.

You will collaborate with product management, the activation squad, and architecture to shape roadmaps, mentor engineers, and provide technical guidance across the merchant platform. In this role you’ll develop and maintain fast, secure software using Angular, .NET Core, AKS, and Azure SQL, while aligning with agile practices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 6-10 years of experience.
• 7-12 months experience of generalist supervision of junior colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Own development of the most complex existing and new software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement within assigned product team.
• Develop software that is fast, secure and reliable to meet defined requirements.
• Monitor, identify, and correct the most complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software within the product team.
• Own work with cross-functional teams to conceptualize products and services, leveraging data to drive original design ideas and decisions for assigned product team.
• Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative solutions to better meet users’ and/or business, performance, quality needs.
• Own a roadmap map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
• Find root cause and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
• Develop medium- or long-term work schedules that enable the organization to achieve its business goals.
• Support the collection functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
• Lead design of complex database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database solutions for optimum performance across multiple programs/domains.
• Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team.
• Contribute to the management of a portfolio of programs within assigned product team while reporting to and in partnership with senior teammates.
• Drive design, implementation, and evolution of robust and effectively aligned architecture solutions that operate in the product ecosystem.
• Approve database specifications, ensuring all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.

Skills

Software development

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Angular

.NET Core

Azure Kubernetes Service

Azure SQL Server

RabbitMQ

MassTransit

AgGrid

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

OVERVIEW

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our employees, are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Lead Software Engineer for Merchandising Technology, you will be responsible for leading technical design, overseeing implementation, and driving innovation across our Merchandising platform. Your role is central to the 'Inventory 360' initiative, where you will actively participate in the discovery, design, build, deployment, and ongoing support of both custom software and packaged/SaaS solutions. Working closely with product management, the i360 activation squad, and the architecture team, you will help transform inventory planning and purchasing processes at DICK’S Sporting Goods. The team works in an agile, collaborative environment. In this role, you will work closely with a senior product manager to shape roadmaps, provide technical guidance and recommendations, provide guidance and mentorship to other engineers, and act as a technical point of contact for the engineering team to stakeholders.

TECH STACK

• Angular frontend
• .NET Core backend APIs
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure SQL Server
• RabbitMQ for async processing
• MassTransit (messaging abstraction)
• AgGrid (licensed UI grid)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Software Development Own development of the most complex existing and new software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement within assigned product team.
• Develop software that is fast, secure and reliable to meet defined requirements.
• Software Maintenance Monitor, identify, and correct the most complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software within the product team.
• Design and Conceptualization Own work with cross-functional teams to conceptualize products and services, leveraging data to drive original design ideas and decisions for assigned product team.
• Technical Developments Recommendation Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative solutions to better meet users’ and/or business, performance, quality needs.
• Software Roadmap Own a roadmap map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
• Faults Diagnosis and Correction Find root cause and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
• Work Scheduling and Allocation Develop medium- or long-term work schedules that enable the organization to achieve its business goals. Involves coordinating across multiple teams.
• Functional/Technical Requirements Support the collection functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
• Technical Persistence Layer/Legacy Database Design/Development Lead design of complex database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database solutions for optimum performance across multiple programs/domains.
• Ongoing Learning and Development Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Develop and maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Program/Portfolio Management Support Contribute to the management of a portfolio of programs within assigned product team while reporting to and in partnership with senior teammates.
• Data Architecture Drive design, implementation, and evolution of robust and effectively aligned architecture solutions that operate in the product ecosystem.
• Database Specifications Approve database specifications, ensuring all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Tech Savvy Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, ensures that the team has adequate resources to invest in technology advancements and the training to use them well. Deploys some new technologies to enhance effectiveness of the group and business.
• Collaborates Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
• Courage Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
• Decision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escape issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
• Action Oriented Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
• Customer Focus Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.
• Instills Trust Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct. Instills trust by following through on agreements and commitments despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• 6-10 years of experience
• 7-12 months experience of generalist supervision of junior colleague

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews. AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!

Targeted Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $158,800.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay. DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Everything we do is focused on helping athletes achieve their dreams.

Accomplishing this takes a team of people committed to being their best.

That means learning, growing, advancing and exploring new experiences.

Advancing in our career is much like a climbing wall; it isn't always a vertical path.

Climbers plan their path, make moves in every direction and reach further.

Whatever direction you want to explore, we encourage you to be brave, curious and hungry for new experiences.

We are the athletes, the coaches, the energy in the stands, and the fans that fill them.

The referees that call the games and the neighbor that can’t wait until the next one.

The sports enthusiasts that wake up and strive to reach our personal best.

We are DICK’S Sporting Goods – a community united by our passion for sport, standing together in our pursuit of our best.

What we bring to the game is what we believe will change it.

By upholding the values that strengthen our performance, fosters collaboration, and ignites our desire to win, we actively demonstrate the impact and change we inspire when we work as one.