Sr. Software Engineer - (Enterprise Search)

SUMMARY

Join Our Elite Engineering Team and Help Build the Future of Retail Search Technology

AutoZone is undergoing a massive digital transformation, and we need brilliant minds to help us revolutionize our Enterprise Search platform in Stores and Online!

Why This Role Matters

You'll join a small, nimble team of exceptional engineers working on mission-critical software that powers our entire retail operation. Think about it : "If you can't find it, you can't sell it." Your code will directly impact our customer experience, across our 7,000+ stores nationwide and / or Online, influencing millions of transactions daily.

The Technical Adventure Awaits

You'll be helping to build cloud-native solutions on GCP that scale massively across our enterprise. This isn't just any software project – this is the technological backbone of a Fortune 500 company's digital transformation.

What You'll Do

Design and develop cloud-based search solutions that power both our digital channels and in-store systems

Create robust, high-performance microservices that can withstand enterprise-level traffic

Collaborate with a tight-knit team of elite developers through peer design and code reviews

Troubleshoot complex problems with minimal supervision

Mentor less experienced team members while continuously growing your own skills

Work directly with product owners to understand their needs and to shape the future of our technology stack

Operate in an Agile environment focused on incremental, high-impact delivery

What You Bring to the Team

Are you an Enterprise-level Developer?

Enterprise mindset with a startup-like passion for innovation

Outstanding problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking – you thrive on complex technical challenges

Quality obsession – you write code that's robust, testable via automation, and maintainable

8-15 years of hands-on software development experience, including :

5+ years of Java

2+ years of Spring framework, Spring Boot

3+ years of Python

3+ years of Cloud Development in GCP (preferred) or other Cloud environments

Experience with modern SCM tools like Git and CI / CD pipelines

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Self-driven attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies

Wait, isn't Search experience required?! No, we'll teach that to you if need be. We need great developers who write great code!

Bonus Points

Experience with search technologies like Solr (preferred) or Elasticsearch

Retail industry or Supply Chain System experience

Unix Shell Scripting

Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include :

• Competitive pay and time off
• Unrivaled company culture
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
• 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
• Mental and physical wellbeing programs
• Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement

Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on . An ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit / candidateresources