Systems Engineer (Remote)

Kohl's; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, develop and maintain robust systems and services in a dynamic computing environment, using both cloud-based and on‑prem tools to deliver scalable, reliable and secure solutions. You will implement software engineering best practices, collaborate across teams to drive innovation, and develop, implement and support systems to ensure robust operations.

You will also perform upgrades, migrations and automation tasks, document processes and provide

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure/systems lifecycle methodology and scripting as appropriate for area of expertise.
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Implement software engineering best practices and ensure system performance and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Develop, implement and support systems and services to ensure robust and reliable operations.
• Execute project tasks for systems and applications, focusing on optimizing efficiency and functionality.
• Manage upgrades, migrations, optimizations and new implementations and resolve efficiency issues.
• Write scripts, templates, interfaces and utility applications to improve functionality and automate processes.
• Develop, test, troubleshoot and document new and enhanced systems and processes.
• Provide level three support for areas of expertise.
• Additional tasks may be assigned.

Skills

Infrastructure lifecycle knowledge

Scripting

Systems engineering

2+ years experience

Cloud & on‑prem basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in MIS/CS or related field

Job description

About The Role

As Systems Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain robust systems and services within a dynamic and complex computing environment. You will utilize both cloud-based and on-prem tools to deliver scalable, reliable and secure solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Implement software engineering best practices and ensure system performance and security
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement and support systems and services to ensure robust and reliable operations
• Execute project tasks for systems and applications, focusing on optimizing efficiency and functionality
• Manage upgrades, migrations, optimizations and new implementations and resolve efficiency issues
• Write scripts, templates, interfaces and utility applications to improve functionality and automate processes
• Develop, test, troubleshoot and document new and enhanced systems and processes
• Provide level three support for areas of expertise
• Additional tasks may be assigned

Addendum

Software Asset Management

• Design, configure, and script custom workflows, enhancements, and data models within ServiceNow SAM Pro/Enterprise to translate business requirements into scalable platform solutions
• Build and maintain data pipelines, APIs, and discovery patterns (e.g., ServiceNow Discovery, SCCM, Jamf) to ensure seamless, real-time tracking of the entire software asset lifecycle
• Engineer automated reconciliation frameworks and entitlement schemas to manage complex vendor licensing models (e.g., core-based, cloud capacity, SaaS), proactively driving audits and cost-optimization
• Establish strict ITAM data governance and build advanced compliance dashboards, custom reports, and KPIs utilizing ServiceNow reporting and Performance Analytics
• Strong background in ServiceNow scripting (JavaScript), REST/SOAP APIs, SQL, and system integrations, backed by a Certified System Administrator (CSA) credential
• Experience translating major publisher licensing rules (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, AWS) into technical platform logic; a Certified Implementation Specialist – Software Asset Management (CIS‑SAM)

Required

What Skills You Have

• Experience with infrastructure/systems lifecycle methodology and scripting as appropriate for area of expertise
• 2+ years of experience in systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field

Preferred

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS or Azure
• Understanding of software engineering practices, including CI/CD and automation
• Knowledge of security best practices for system operations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies