Associate Software Engineer, Merchandise Technology

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.

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.

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