Job Description

AutoZone is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to spearhead our payment processing and certification processes in the US and Mexico. As a Senior Engineer responsible for store technology modernization, you collaborate with and train a team of engineers in modifying and modernizing existing store payment configurations, as well as developing new ones to meet certification standards. This candidate will collaborate with other engineers, IT leadership, business stakeholders, and product owners to develop comprehensive technical strategies and facilitate the implementation of new store-side solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IT leadership, business stakeholders, and product owners to develop capability assessments and maturation plans for store payment systems.
• Collaborate with IT Directors and domain Architects to develop technology capability roadmaps to frame long-term IT strategies, analyzing AutoZone's store application landscape for critical deficiencies or gaps.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them develop an understanding for the payment processing landscape and certification requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve technical problems, ensuring the smooth functioning of projects and systems within the store system landscape.
• Develop applications that match architecture standards, collaborating with Enterprise and Domain Architects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor for business and IT organizations, assisting with setting expectations, resource planning, estimating effort, or providing general understanding of the tendering processes, payment lifecycle and configuration standards for Lane7000 devices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and identify potential issues.

Qualifications

Required Skills / Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in the IT industry with deep, hands-on development experience (retail experience preferred).
• Demonstratable experience in designing, implementing and supporting payment processing systems focused on retail, in person, Point of Sale systems.
• Experience with the certification of new PIN Pads in legacy applications.
• Demonstratable experience in building parallelizable, distributed custom C/C++ solutions in a graphical Linux environment.
• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Engineer and/or Technical Architect.
• Experience designing, developing, and deploying distributed, large-scale, highly available, robust software solutions, using service-based and/or event-based architectures.
• Proven real-world, production experience with the Qt Framework (C++).
• Deep/Expert experience with Linux, C/C++ (Qt), and GitLab.

Requirements:
• Possesses an intellectually curious attitude capable of transitioning between abstract thinking and detail-oriented implementation.
• Able to efficiently summarize substantial amounts of information for business and IT audiences.
• Ability to research, assess, and compare technologies, platforms, and/or tools to determine their potential utilization within the store ecosystem.
• A self-starter with a natural inclination towards inquiry, requiring minimal information and spanning various technologies.
• A data-driven decision maker with the ability to make prompt decisions under uncertainty when necessary.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and analytical skills. Capable of effectively communicating complex technical concepts and designs to diverse audiences.
• Broad understanding of industry standards, application architecture patterns, methodologies, and principles.

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, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork, and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

• Competitive pay
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
• 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

• Paid time off
• Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
• Tuition reimbursement

Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.