IT Director

AutoZone is looking for a technology leader for our Retail Digital Portfolio. We are on a journey to transform our digital experience - as Director specializing in software development on the Retail Digital Platform Engineering team, you will be responsible for leading multiple teams of engineers in developing Multi-national Digital Commerce applications and collaborating with other teams in building a comprehensive Omni-Channel experience for our customers. A successful candidate will have a background in building and operating large scale Digital Commerce applications and/or Order Management System and hands-on approach to leading software development, great project management and communication skills and an eagerness to grow with a team as they take on increasing responsibility. What We are Looking for: Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS or related field required; master’s degree preferred Deep experience developing and managing Digital Commerce Applications and Order Managements systems Strong background in hands on Software development using Java/C++, Relational Databases, Messaging Platforms and Source Code Management systems Demonstrated experience in driving DevOps and SRE practices to ensure high performing and highly available commerce websites Most recent experience in successfully building and managing multiple teams, hiring and developing talent Cloud integration experience, GCP preferred We will inquire heavily about your large/complex/cross-functional project experience. Including deliverables and outcomes regarding budget and deadlines. Experience in developing software using Agile processes and the Scrum framework Excellent communication, leadership and technical skills Influence and Leadership Responsibility: This role will directly supervise multiple teams of engineers with varying levels of experience ranging from associate to senior level contributors. Some employees will be remote and even international, plus there will routinely be a diverse group of contingent workers helping. As an expert in your field, we will require you to participate as a member of the IT management team in functional activities such as planning, budgeting, special projects, and other initiatives that span the organization. Work collaboratively with Business Partners and Shared Services teams and influence them to work towards the Strategic business objectives What Your Day Will Look Like (Other Duties Responsibilities May be Assigned): Be a role model for collaborative, self-empowered, and distributed work culture Own the growth and development of contributors working under your guidance Partner with product and program management teams to successfully deliver complex products As an AutoZoner, you will be surrounded consistently by top tier talent (both onsite as well as remote); to effectively manage your team you will be expected to hold a high level of organization, detail orientation, and the ability to articulate issues clearly. As a director, you will be challenged to intake business partner requests based on a cost-benefit analysis of the business benefit and to also provide counsel to business management. Your role will be highly influential by directing the design and development of modifications to current systems and/or creation of new systems to meet business partner needs in a timely and cost-effective manner. In addition to implementation, you will also be responsible for support of our existing technologies, with a proactive troubleshooting mindset and a sense of urgency responding to incidents We will require that you direct the effective implementation of new systems including roll-out support, business partner training, performance monitoring and ongoing maintenance. Give direct guidance to teams on coding, development process, and product development Foster relationships with business managers and cross-functional delivery team members