Systems Engineer - It Data Management

Job Description

AutoZone Data Management team is looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to be part of a growing technology team supporting key business initiatives.

This role emphasizes Python-based engineering, automation, data workflow support, and Linux/Unix system administration experience as a plus for improving automation and operational reliability, while maintaining the ability to understand and support Java/J2EE applications as needed.

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the transition, implementation, and production operation of services and applications, with a strong focus on Python development, automation scripting, ETL/data integration workflows, REST APIs, Oracle stored procedures, Infrastructure as Code practices such as Terraform, AWX-based automation where applicable, AI-enabled engineering practices, capacity planning, performance management, and a working understanding of Java/J2EE applications.

The role is expected to analyze situations and make decisions within a subsystem, apply subject matter expertise in a functional area, estimate and plan work for the assigned domain, solve technical problems with limited supervision, and communicate effectively with other teams and business groups.

Responsibilities



* AutoZoners have a contagious work ethic; including a high sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly, creatively, and efficiently.

As a Systems Engineer, you will be expected to:


* Ensure assigned sites, services, applications, and systems continuously and consistently run smoothly, efficiently, and reliably.


* Analyze technical situations and make decisions within the assigned subsystem or functional area.


* Provide solid problem solving for application issues, production support needs, defects, performance concerns, and operational risks.


* Collaborate with development teams to create, support, and continuously improve Python-based solutions while understanding Java/J2EE applications well enough to assist with planning, testing, staging, deployment, and post-release support.


* Develop and maintain features, automation scripts, ETL/data workflows, operational jobs, Infrastructure as Code routines, AWX-enabled runbooks, and self-service or self-healing processes for assigned applications and systems.


* Apply Linux/Unix administration skills to automate recurring operational tasks, support scheduled processes, review logs, validate permissions, troubleshoot server and job failures, and coordinate production stability activities with infrastructure teams.


* Identify and implement code, configuration, Infrastructure as Code, automation, and ETL improvements that improve reliability, performance, repeatability, and supportability.


* Support monitoring, alerting, and operational visibility so problems are identified and resolved quickly.
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