Associate Software Engineer
Foot LockerAbout the role
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.
Come change the game with us. Apply today!
This Role is 100% REMOTE
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.
As an Associate Engineer in our Global Technology Solutions department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality systems and solutions in our Global Merchandise Technology team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement retail Merchandise technology solutions in a global enterprise environment. This role will be a key contributor in the design and development of Merchandise Financial Planning, Assortment Planning, Space Planning, Allocation and Replenishment IT initiatives using product driven delivery model.
Responsibilities
Understands key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work that includes designing and developing reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems and applications.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that follows the outline.
Conduct thorough testing of systems and applications to ensure functionality, security, and performance.
Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
Monitor system performance and reliability, proactively addressing any issues and proactively identifying opportunities to improve existing systems and processes related to integrations and data flows.
Maintain and update documentation related to system design, development, and maintenance processes.
Provide guidance to associate level employees along with keeping up to date with the latest updates and best practices in integration technologies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Basic experience and understanding with software development, system administration, integration concepts, REST/SOAP APIs, and data mapping.
Basic experience and understanding with various data formats including XML, JSON, and SQL.
Basic experience and understanding with operating systems, databases, and networking protocols.
Basic experience and understanding with version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure).
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and collaboration 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 $54,000-$85,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. 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
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 for Qualified Courses
Strong Company Culture
Employee Resource Groups
Responsibilities
- Design and develop reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems and applications
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
- Conduct thorough testing of systems and applications
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements
- Monitor system performance and reliability
- Maintain and update documentation related to system processes
- Provide guidance to associate level employees
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Basic experience with software development and system administration
- Understanding of REST/SOAP APIs and data mapping
- Familiarity with data formats including XML, JSON, and SQL
- Basic experience with operating systems, databases, and networking protocols
- Understanding of version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups
Skills mentioned
About Foot Locker
Foot Locker, Inc. is a leading footwear and apparel retailer that unlocks the “inner sneakerhead” in all of us. With approximately 2,500 retail stores in 26 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, and a franchised store presence in the Middle East and Asia, Foot Locker, Inc. has a strong history of sneaker authority that sparks discovery and ignites the power of sneaker culture through its portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos. Our corporate headquarters is in New York City. We have domestic U.S. offices in St. Petersburg, FL; Camp Hill, PA; Junction City, KS; Los Angeles, CA; and Wausau, WI. Our European head office is in Utrecht, The Netherlands and is staffed with professionals from over 30 different countries who live, eat and breathe sneakers. Our Asia Pacific head office is based in Brisbane, Australia. Together, we are a team of customer-obsessed-sneaker-experts responsible for creating meaningful connections and unrivaled experiences with the diverse communities we service. We play to win and succeed as a team. We attribute our success to the drive and intelligence of our team members. We firmly believe that “everyone leads” at Foot Locker and are committed to leveraging the passions of our leaders across the globe. We offer our team members tools and resources to build their capabilities and cultivate a path for their career growth. We have and will continue to succeed as a great company through these ideals and strong leadership. Relentlessly committed to fuel a shared passion for self-expression, we create unrivaled experiences at the heart of the sport and sneaker communities through the power of our people. If you want to be a part of something bigger than you can imagine, you’ve come to the right place. To learn more about the incredible impact we’re making on both our local and global communities, visit our Foot Locker LinkedIn Life pages.