AutoZone is looking for a technology leader in our Digital Commerce Portfolio. We are on a journey to transform our Digital Commerce Platform- as an IT Manager specializing in software development on the Retail Digital Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of engineers in developing Digital Commerce and/or Web Integrations and collaborating with other teams in building a comprehensive Omni-Channel experience for our customers. A successful candidate will have a background in building and operating large scale Digital Commerce and web technology capabilities and hands-on approach to leading software development, great project management and communication skills and an eagerness to grow with a team as they take on increasing responsibility.
The IT Manager will work closely with the business leaders, understand short and long-term business goals, and collaborate on plans to achieve those goals by delivering leading-edge systems using best-in-class SDLC and a highly motivated team. Deliver the organizational goals aligning with the retail strategy.
• Leads teams in the development, implementation, and support of the systems for a best-in-class online experience
• Understands the systems/applications that his/her team develops technologically/functionally, aligns with a technical roadmap of the department & AutoZone, works with the team to continuously inspect the current state, and brings innovative ideas to improve. makes sure the architecture/design decisions taken by the team are aligning to AutoZone standards keeping in mind performance, scalability, resiliency, etc.
• Develops technical talent and leadership capabilities in team members and ensures a highly motivated team through coaching and mentoring focusing on accountability & ownership.
• Implements systems to maximize usability, accessibility, and customer experience. Leverages internal and external APIs, databases, and other data sources
• Oversees the scheduling, control, and progress of system design, development, and installation activities
• Develops trusted and open relationships with key business partners at Manager and Director levels and works closely with and manages vendor partner relationships
• Coordinates between internal and external resources, ensuring effective communication between all groups and individuals involved in projects
• Leads all projects under the rules and guidelines of the Project Management Office (PMO). Ensures all PMO documentation is produced to high standards
• Oversees project financials and ensures adherence to AutoZone’s fiscal policies
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 8 - 15 years total experience in IT development with 5 years in the retail industry with high volume customer-facing 24/7 online storefronts
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years of experience in a managerial position in a technology group with a proven track record for business capability delivery and talent development
• Hands-on experience implementing systems using ATG / Endeca / Lucid Works/ technologies on Middleware like WebLogic / JBoss / Apache using Oracle RDBMS in a Unix / Linux environment
• Hands-on experience implementing complex Server-Side Rendered web applications using React and NextJS
• Experience with Cloud Operating environments like GCP, Azure, or AWS
• Experience in leading the teams working on MACH (Microservices, APIs-first, Cloud-native, and Headless) architecture using Java, Spring boot will be beneficial
• Experience with developing and managing applications across multiple data centers is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts and designs to a broad range of people
• Strong experience in using Agile (Scrum / Kanban / SAFe) project development methodologies
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing business and technology landscapes
• Must have a contagious work ethic; including high sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly, creatively and efficiently
About AutoZone
AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 7,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business. Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers. From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive can take you!
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