Mainframe Developer - Systems Engineer

About AutoZone:

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line of cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories.

We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com, and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.

Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark. on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented, customer-focused people, who enjoy helping others and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!

Position Summary

AutoZone is looking for a Systems Engineer (Mainframe Application Developer) who will deliver desired, sustainable business outcomes and assure the integrity and continuity of our systems. This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and support of AutoZone's mainframe applications. This includes applying domain knowledge, using technical skills, mentoring less experienced AutoZoners, supporting the customers, resolving problems, and training as required. A strong candidate will rapidly troubleshoot complex technical problems under pressure and implement scalable solutions while managing multiple customer groups.

Responsibilities

• Participate in any and potentially all roles of the system’s development life cycle. Roles may vary by project and assignment. This may include, but not limited to: Develop, plan and/or maintain software applications and/or subsystems; debug, design, code, test, write specifications, roll-out software, and production support.
• Identify and eliminate manual and/or inefficient processes through the implementation of innovative technology solutions.
• Participate in 24x7 on call rotation with assigned team; resolve production issues, determine root cause and address recurring issues with permanent solutions.
• Create and maintain documentation of the assigned applications.
• Accurate work planning and execution; accurate project and time tracking.
• Responsible for the development of less experienced AutoZoners; mentor and teach.
• Determine order of work and develop the framework for a subsystem.
• Delegate work to other Systems Engineers and Associate Systems Engineers

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field required.
• Require excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in the Retail Industry developing and maintaining Merchandising, Supply Chain or Financial applications required.
• Requires 7 to 10 years of experience based on consistently demonstrated capabilities.
• Technical skills must include experience with one or more of: CICS, COBOL II, JCL, VSAM, DB2, SQL, SyncSort.
• Solid problem solving, domain technical and analytical skills.
• Solid expertise in at least one technical area.
• Advanced task estimation and planning skills.
• Ability to perform tasks with little or no technical supervision.

Our Values

An AutoZoner Always...

• PUTS CUSTOMERS FIRST

• CARES ABOUT PEOPLE

• STRIVES FOR EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE

• ENERGIZES OTHERS

• EMBRACES DIVERSITY

• HELPS TEAMS SUCCEED