Lead Software Engineer - Store Inventory (REMOTE)

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. When you join Technology at DICK’S Sporting Goods, you’re joining a true team that wins together. We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. And, while we work remotely from all over the United States, we provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park. 

JOB PURPOSE 

Acts as a product-team problem solver and domain SME to design, test, and deliver best in class solutions. Perform business/software analysis. Coordinate work with moderate complexity within assigned product team. 

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 escalate 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.