OVERVIEW:
At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we take a people-centric approach to everything we do. Our Athletes, how we refer to customers, and our Teammates, how we refer to our 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. And, while we work remotely from all over the United States, we provide virtual and in-person events for the team to hangout, from virtual escape rooms to cheering on the Pittsburgh Pirates at beautiful PNC Park.
JOB PURPOSE
Acts as a product-team problem solver and domain SME to design, test, and deliver best in class solutions. Perform business/software analysis. Coordinate work with moderate complexity within assigned product team. You’ll join a high-impact backend product team responsible for driving the technical direction and architecture for the List and Services domain, focusing on the development of high-performance APIs for lists, post-order services, and the non-merchandise ecosystem to power critical parts of the DSG eCommerce platform. As a lead, you will partner closely with product managers to shape strategic roadmaps, provide technical guidance, and effectively communicate to key stakeholders. You will also elevate coding standards, conduct PR reviews, and mentor engineers to ensure the team consistently delivers secure, scalable, and highly reliable applications.
TECH STACK
Languages & Frameworks: Java, C# (Legacy Support), Python, Spring Framework
Data Stores & Caching: PostgreSQL, Databricks, BigQuery, Elastic, Redis
Messaging & Streaming: Kafka
Collaboration & Documentation: Git/GitHub, JIRA/Confluence, Agile/Scrum workflows
RESPONSIBILITIES
Software Development
Own development of the most complex existing and new software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement within assigned product team. 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 assigned product team.
Technical Developments Recommendation
Discuss and recommend more complex or innovative solutions to better meet users’ and/or business, performance, quality needs.
Software Roadmap
Own a roadmap map to facilitate software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
Faults Diagnosis and Correction
Find root cause and resolution to limit and address issues promptly.
Work Scheduling and Allocation
Develop medium- or long-term work schedules that enable the organization to achieve its business goals. Involves coordinating across multiple teams.
Functional/Technical Requirements
Support the collection functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
Technical Persistence Layer/Legacy Database Design/Development
Lead design of complex database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database solutions for optimum performance across multiple programs/domains.
Ongoing Learning and Development
Act as subject matter expert in an area of technology, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Develop and maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
Program/Portfolio Management Support
Contribute to the management of a portfolio of programs within assigned product team while reporting to and in partnership with senior teammates.
Data Architecture
Drive design, implementation, and evolution of robust and effectively aligned architecture solutions that operate in the product ecosystem.
Database Specifications
Approve database specifications, ensuring all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, ensures that the team has adequate resources to invest in technology advancements and the training to use them well. Deploys some new technologies to enhance effectiveness of the group and business.
Collaborates
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
Courage
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.
Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Customer Focus
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, keeps in contact with customers to ensure problems are resolved, or to improve customer service. Studies customer feedback and emerging customer needs and uses these to determine some creative new ideas.
Instills Trust
Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, demonstrates integrity, upholding professional codes of conduct. Instills trust by following through on agreements and commitments despite competing priorities and by being honest and straightforward.
QUALIFICATIONS:
VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:
Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidateduring any part of the interview process.
Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!
Targeted Pay Range: $95,200.00 - $158,800.00. This is part of a competitive total rewards package that could include other components such as: incentive, equity and benefits. Individual pay is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all teammate pay regularly to ensure competitive and equitable pay.DICK'S Sporting Goods complies with all state paid leave requirements. We also offer a generous suite of benefits. To learn more, visit www.benefityourliferesources.com.
