Dick's Sporting Goods

Lead Software Engineer - Omni Tools (REMOTE)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sporting Goods Retail, E-commerce, BiotechnologyIndustries

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

Position Overview

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes (customers) and Teammates (employees) are at the center of every decision we make so that we can provide transformational experiences online, in store, and in sport. When you join Technology at DICK’S Sporting Goods, you’re joining a true team that wins together. We help our Athletes and fellow Teammates better their best by innovating solutions to interesting business problems and empowering every Technology Teammate to be an innovator. We work remotely from all over the United States and provide virtual and in-person events for the team to connect.

Business Impact

Omni-channel fulfillment operations at the scale of DICK'S Sporting Goods are driven by a technology ecosystem which brings a smile to our athletes by fulfilling EVERY promise made on our omni-channel product and service offerings. The Omni Tooling and Visibility team unlocks capabilities for our BizOps teams to manage athlete promises and problem-solve effectively. The domain is expanding as we scale our modern technology landscape across our network of almost 900 stores and DCs.

This is your opportunity to see how supply chain fulfillment leverages data to create the niche customer experience and high athlete satisfaction that sets DICK'S Sporting Goods as a market leader in this industry. You get a chance to learn, grow, and influence the journey, and we are just getting started. The biggest driver of success in this role will be ownership, accountability, and a strong understanding of data management to create user experiences that are optimized for real-time business analytics and decision-making at the scale that DICK'S Sporting Goods operates.

Key Technologies: Kotlin/Java, ReactJS, Redux, Kafka, Playwright, Cosmos, Postgres, Redis, Azure Cloud, Kubernetes

Job Purpose

Acts as a product-team problem solver and domain SME to design, test, and deliver best-in-class solutions. The capability to look at the current landscape of the solution space and have recommendations to continuously optimize the system design for scale and performance will set you apart. You are eager to perform business/software analysis to execute this and network, coordinate, and collaborate cross-functionally across the teams you require to create the best-in-class business operations tooling platform for Dick’s Sporting Goods.

Responsibilities

Software Development

  • Ownership Mindset: This will allow for accelerated growth in your product space, which comprises complex existing and new software.
  • By analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement within your assigned product team, you should be able to develop software that is fast, secure, and reliable to meet defined requirements.

Software Maintenance

  • Monitor, identify, and correct the most complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software within the product team.

Design and Conceptualization

  • Own work with cross-functional teams to conceptualize products and services, leveraging data to drive original design ideas and decisions for your assigned product team.

Technical Developments Recommendation

  • Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative solutions to better meet users’ and/or business, performance, and quality needs.

Software Roadmap

  • Own a roadmap to facilitate...

Skills

Software Engineering
Omni-channel fulfillment
Supply chain
Data analysis
Technology innovation

Dick's Sporting Goods

Retailer of sporting goods and apparel

About Dick's Sporting Goods

DICK'S Sporting Goods is a retailer specializing in sporting goods, offering a variety of products such as sports equipment, apparel, and footwear. The company operates both physical stores and an online platform, allowing customers to shop in a way that suits them best. Customers can take advantage of financing options, such as 0% APR for larger purchases, making it easier to buy what they need. DICK'S Sporting Goods also has a loyalty program called ScoreCard, which rewards customers for their purchases, encouraging them to return. What sets DICK'S apart from competitors is its commitment to customer satisfaction, highlighted by its Best Price Guarantee, and its focus on social responsibility, believing in the positive impact of sports on lives. The goal of DICK'S Sporting Goods is to provide quality sporting goods while giving back to the community and promoting ethical business practices.

Coraopolis, PennsylvaniaHeadquarters
1948Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from digital-first retailers could erode market share.
Closure of 35 stores in California may impact regional sales and brand presence.
Geopolitical tensions and elevated interest rates pose risks to supply chain stability.

Differentiation

DICK'S Sporting Goods offers exclusive brands and experiential retail strategies.
The company has a strong omnichannel presence, integrating online and physical stores.
DICK'S loyalty program, ScoreCard, enhances customer retention and repeat business.

Upsides

Experiential retail strategies are gaining traction, boosting customer engagement and sales.
The rise of 'athleisure' fashion aligns with DICK'S product offerings.
DICK'S Sporting Goods' strategic investments in House of Sport and Field House concepts fuel growth.

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