Engineering Manager - Asset Protection (Hybrid - Seattle) at Nordstrom

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Retail, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

7+ Years of relevant work experience in software engineering
2+ years of experience managing teams
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science or related experience required
Proficiency in an Object-Oriented language, such as Java and Spring boot framework
Knowledge with RESTful architecture and micro services
Experience with messaging technologies and Streaming platform (Kafka/SQS)
Proficiency with Cloud technologies, proficiency with AWS, Kubernetes, Lambda is a plus
Experience with modern infrastructure tools and pipelines (Gitlab CI/CD, Terraform)
Test automation experience at all levels (Unit, Integration, Regression, Load)
Consider how your code behaves in production, focusing on maintainability, testability, and supportability
Maintain a DevOps mindset, implementing cloud-first strategies while supporting monitoring, alerting, CI/CD pipelines as well as the team's Cloud infrastructure
Advocate for automation in testing, deployment, and security scanning
Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to ensure system reliability and customer satisfaction
Experience with databases. Familiarity with relational databases is a plus
SaaS integration experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team responsible for a complex platform of asset protection
Work with product management to define and track KPI aligning with business objectives
Drive cross-team collaboration to align technical strategy, manage dependencies, and ensure shared prioritization of deliverables
Enhance organizational vision and strategy to support company goals, with guidance from senior leadership
Ensure teams have the tools, resources, and information needed to be successful and continuously improve
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, building motivated teams that deliver high-quality solutions efficiently
Contribute to architecture, coding, test plans, project planning, deployment, and operations to ensure excellence in execution
Promote continuous improvement by quantifying customer impact, eliminating waste, increasing productivity, and shortening feedback loops
Create training opportunities for teams to learn the latest technologies and methodologies
Build and maintain a team that can consistently deliver quality software and operational excellence
Form strong partnerships with business units and technology teams to help guide them by providing vision, strategy, and balancing prioritization to effectively support Store Technology

Skills

Engineering Management

Team Leadership

Software Modernization

Platform Development

KPI Tracking

Cross-team Collaboration

Talent Recruitment

Operational Excellence

Technical Strategy

Product Management

Nordstrom

Retailer offering clothing and accessories

About Nordstrom

Nordstrom is a retail company that focuses on providing a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. The company operates department stores and an online platform where customers can shop for various brands and styles. Nordstrom emphasizes a strong customer service experience, encouraging employees to take initiative and develop their careers within the organization. Unlike many competitors, Nordstrom fosters a culture of leadership and personal growth among its staff, which contributes to a dedicated and motivated workforce. The company's goal is to create a positive shopping experience while also being committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Seattle, WashingtonHeadquarters

N/AYear Founded

$16MTotal Funding

N/ACompany Stage

Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Increased competition from online retailers like Amazon may impact Nordstrom's market share.

Economic uncertainty could reduce consumer spending on luxury items, affecting sales.

Expansion into international markets exposes Nordstrom to geopolitical and currency risks.

Differentiation

Nordstrom emphasizes employee empowerment and career growth within the company.

The company is committed to environmental sustainability and community support.

Nordstrom's experiential retail approach includes pop-up shops and exclusive collaborations.

Upsides

Nordstrom Rack is expanding with new locations in West End and Lubbock by 2025.

The Nordy Club enhances customer savings and loyalty through exclusive benefits.

Strategic collaborations, like with DXL Big + Tall, expand Nordstrom's customer base.

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