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Job description
Overview
Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we're rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.
As part of the DICK'S Sporting Goods family, you're backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We're looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what's next.
Whether you're building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you'll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands' impact in the communities we serve.
Fully Remote; US ONLY At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization). We are seeking a highly capable Lead Engineer to drive delivery and technical execution across global merchandising technology platforms. This role is responsible for leading engineering efforts, guiding solution implementation, and ensuring high-quality delivery across merchandising domains.
This role operates across both legacy and modern platforms, supporting current systems while driving modernization, reducing technical debt, and enabling transition to scalable, cloud-based solutions.
The role operates within a complex global business model spanning multiple regions and supports a distributed delivery organization, including offshore engineering teams.
Responsibilities
Technology Delivery & Execution
Lead design, development, and implementation of solutions aligned with business and architectural standards
Own delivery of features, enhancements, integrations, and defect resolution across platforms
Drive adoption of modern engineering practices including API-first, event-driven, and cloud-native approaches
Lead implementation of intelligent and data-driven solutions, including integration of AI/ML capabilities into applications and workflows
Evaluate and apply tools such as Copilot and other AI-assisted development technologies to improve engineering productivity and quality
Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, scalability, and reliability
Core Platforms & Capabilities
Lead engineering across merchandising 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 contributing to modernization and simplification efforts
Support and enable advanced capabilities through data and AI-driven solutions
Ensure data accuracy and operational integrity across systems
Engineering Excellence & Standards
Drive adherence to engineering standards, coding best practices, and architecture guidelines
Guide teams in selecting appropriate technologies across a polyglot environment, balancing business needs, system constraints, and long-term scalability
Lead code reviews and design reviews to ensure quality and consistency
Improve system performance, scalability, and maintainability
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automation, and DevOps practices
Team Leadership & Delivery
Lead and mentor engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching
Coordinate work across onshore and offshore teams to deliver against shared goals
Support agile delivery practices including backlog management, estimation, and sprint execution
Act as a technical lead on cross-functional initiatives
Architecture & Collaboration
Partner with Solution Architects to ensure designs are practical and executable
Provide feedback to influence architectural decisions based on implementation realities
Collaborate with product, business, and data teams to align on requirements and delivery
Continuous Improvement & Modernization
Identify opportunities to improve systems, reduce complexity, and eliminate technical debt
Contribute to modernization initiatives including migration, refactoring, or replacement of legacy applications
Evaluate and apply new technologies and tools to improve engineering outcomes
Qualifications
At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:
Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
7--10 years of experience building and supporting enterprise applications
Strong experience with modern application development (APIs, microservices, cloud platforms)
Experience working across legacy and modern systems, including modernization efforts
Experience designing or implementing AI/ML-enabled solutions in enterprise systems preferred
Experience leading engineering teams or technical initiatives
Strong understanding of integration patterns and distributed systems
Experience working in global, distributed teams including offshore models
Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills
Benefits
The annual base salary range is $125,000 - $160,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short and long 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. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
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
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