[Hiring] Senior Engineer Merchandise Technology - Planning and Allocation @Foot Locker

Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Engineer to design, build, and support solutions across global merchandising technology platforms. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality solutions, owning key application areas, and contributing to technical direction. This role works across a dual legacy and modern environment, supporting existing systems while contributing to modernization, optimization, and platform evolution.

Responsibilities

• Technology Delivery & Execution
  • Design, develop, and maintain applications and services supporting merchandising capabilities
  • Deliver enhancements, integrations, and defect resolution across platforms
  • Contribute to development and integration of AI/ML-driven features within applications and services
  • Utilize AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve coding efficiency and quality
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements
  • Participate in system monitoring, support, and incident resolution
• Core Platforms & Capabilities
  • Own and support a set of applications or capabilities, which may include:
    • Planning (allocation, assortment, MFP)
    • Pricing, promotion, and markdown
    • Core merchandising and item/product systems
    • Inventory, replenishment, and size/pack optimization
  • Support and enhance legacy platforms while identifying opportunities for improvement and modernization
• Engineering Practices
  • Follow engineering best practices for coding, testing, and deployment
  • Demonstrate proficiency across multiple technologies and languages, adapting to different systems and platforms as needed
  • Contribute to code reviews and ensure adherence to standards
  • Build and maintain integrations using APIs, messaging, and data pipelines
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and automation efforts
• Execution & Collaboration
  • Work with cross-functional teams to deliver projects, enhancements, and fixes
  • Collaborate across onshore/offshore teams and time zones
  • Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning and retrospectives
  • Communicate technical solutions clearly to business and technical stakeholders
• Modernization & Improvement
  • Contribute to efforts to refactor, migrate, or replace legacy systems
  • Identify opportunities to improve system performance and maintainability
  • Help drive simplification and consolidation of technology platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in application development and support
• Experience with enterprise platforms and distributed systems
• Strong experience with APIs, integration technologies, and databases
• Experience working across legacy and modern environments
• Familiarity with data-driven and AI-enabled solutions, with interest or experience in applying machine learning or intelligent automation in enterprise environments
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in global, distributed teams

Benefits

• The annual base salary range is $100,000 - $130,000.
• This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance.
• Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
• Foot Locker Benefits:
  • Employee Discount
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
  • Stock Purchase Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Opportunities for Advancement
  • Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
  • Strong Company Culture
  • Employee Resource Groups