Java Developer - Associate Systems Engineer

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line of cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com, and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark. on July 4, 1+7+, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented, customer-focused people, enjoy helping others, and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of AutoZone's software systems and have the opportunity to shape the next generation technologies, work process and customer experience. This will own and drive large and complex, or multiple smaller efforts into production that have significant impact at enterprise level. Additionally, will be responsible for integrating AutoZone systems to third party vendor system to support operations from end-to-end . This includes applying domain knowledge, using technical skills, leading, and mentoring less experienced AutoZoners, supporting the customers, resolving problems and training as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

Create, test and support software applications.
Participate in design sessions with IT Architects and produce high- and low-level designs as necessary
Collaborate with other engineers in the team to deliver new capabilities. Coach and mentor other
team members as needed.
Quickly and effectively troubleshoot problems in development and production environments.
Responsible for others’ accurate work planning and execution, accurate project time tracking
Review code and designs from other team members
Provide suggestions on performance improvements of existing platform.
Coordinate with product owners and business partners to gather requirements and document them as needed.
Provide production support and being active team member of on-call rotation.
Able to perform tasks with little or no technical supervision with solid problem solving, domain technical and analytical skills
Eduction and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
Typically requires four to eight years of experience based on consistently demonstrated capabilities.
3 plus years of experience and expertise in Java development with additional experience in Spring Framework, and Spring Boot (3-7 years)
Task estimation and planning skills
Able to perform tasks with little or no technical supervision
Experience using Relational Databases (ex. Oracle/Informix/SQL Server etc.) and writing SQL queries
Must be a team player with great interpersonal and communication skills; time-management skills are critical
Advanced expertise in at least one technical area
Nice to have

Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines
Experience in Bash scripting/Linux system administration
Any search engine experience (especially Elasticsearch)
Experience in Apache/Ignite technology like Apache Tomcat
Experience working on GCP Cloud and APIGEE is a definite plus and good to have skill
Our Values

An AutoZoner Always...

PUTS CUSTOMERS FIRST
CARES ABOUT PEOPLE
STRIVES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE
ENERGIZES OTHERS
EMBRACES DIVERSITY
HELPS TEAMS SUCCEES