Sr. Systems Engineer - Enterprise Search

Job Description

SUMMARY

Join Our Elite Engineering Team and Help Build the Future of Retail Search Technology

AutoZone is undergoing a massive digital transformation, and we need brilliant minds to help us revolutionize our Enterprise Search platform in Stores and Online!

Why This Role Matters

You'll join a small, nimble team of exceptional engineers working on mission-critical software that powers our entire retail operation.

Think about it: \"If you can't find it, you can't sell it.\" Your code will directly impact our customer experience, across our 7,000+ stores nationwide and/or Online, influencing millions of transactions daily.

The Technical Adventure Awaits

You'll be helping to build cloud-native solutions on GCP that scale massively across our enterprise.

This isn't just any software project - this is the technological backbone of a Fortune 500 company's digital transformation.

Responsibilities



* Design and develop cloud-based search solutions that power both our digital channels and in-store systems


* Create robust, high-performance microservices that can withstand enterprise-level traffic


* Collaborate with a tight-knit team of elite developers through peer design and code reviews


* Troubleshoot complex problems with minimal supervision


* Mentor less experienced team members while continuously growing your own skills


* Work directly with product owners to understand their needs and to shape the future of our technology stack


* Operate in an Agile environment focused on incremental, high-impact delivery

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Team


* Are you an Enterprise-level Developer?


* Enterprise mindset with a startup-like passion for innovation


* Outstanding problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking - you thrive on complex technical challenges


* Quality obsession - you write code that's robust, testable via automation, and maintainable


* 8-15 years of hands-on software development experience, including:


* 5+ years of Java


* 2+ years of Spring framework, Spring Boot


* 3+ years of Python


* 3+ years of Cloud Development in GCP (preferred) or other Cloud environments


* Experience with modern SCM tools like Git and CI/CD pipelines


* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field


* Self-driven attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies


* Wait, isn't Search experience required?! No, we'll teach that to you if need be.

We need great developers who write great code!

Bonus Points


* Experience with search technologies like Solr (preferred) or Elasticsearch


* Retail industry or Supply Chain System experience


* Unix Shell Scripting

About Autozone

Since opening our first store in 1979, AutoZone has grown into a leading retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories across the Americas.

Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are,...