Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
In this role you will lead and mentor a team of reliability engineers to drive operational excellence across Kohl’s distributed systems. You will develop and implement strategies, collaborate closely with engineering teams and ensure SRE best practices are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
Conduct design reviews, implement robust monitoring and alerting and establish auto-healing practices
Provide leadership and guidance during critical incidents to triage, troubleshoot and resolve complex issues
Drive comprehensive root cause analysis and follow-through on preventative measures
Manage the software lifecycle, driving reliability, observability and efficiency in collaboration with peers across Design, Product Management, and Engineering
Lead major automation and toil reduction initiatives, simplifying the ecosystem and reducing risks
Set the vision and drive cultural transformation within the team
Lead technical initiatives within the team
Coach team through empathy and hands-on mentoring
Develop and deliver training programs to upskill the team and broaden SRE adoption across the organization
Hire, mentor, cultivate and lead a high-performing SRE team aligned with business priorities
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
6+ years of experience in software development and 2+ years of progressive leadership experience, mentoring diverse teams
Successful transformation of technical leadership into people leadership
Advanced in-depth knowledge of application design patterns, event-driven architecture, database schemas and testing strategies
Demonstrated knowledge of systems architecture, operating system internals and networking
Proven experience with multi-region application troubleshooting and performance tuning
Demonstrated experience working with (at least one) cloud platform (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and a hybrid cloud environments
Advanced in-depth knowledge and experience with continuous integration, continuous deployment and test-driven development
Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Java, Python, Go or Node.js)
Strong leadership skills
Preferred
In-depth experience with containerization and container orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Rancher).
Demonstrated experience with one or more configuration management systems (e.g., Chef, Ansible, Puppet)
Demonstrated experience with monitoring techniques and tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Tracing)
Strong understanding of systems architecture, UNIX internals, networking topologies, multi-cluster applications, multi-tenant platforms and systems/network security
Passion for and experience with AI and ML methodologies (MLOps) and how to leverage solutions such as LLMs to automate.
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science or related field
- 6+ years of experience in software development
- 2+ years of progressive leadership experience
- Advanced in-depth knowledge of application design patterns and systems architecture
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Java, Python, Go or Node.js)
Kohl's Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Kohl's and has not been reviewed or approved by Kohl's.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the 401(k) plan is a standout, offering a dollar‑for‑dollar company match up to 5% with contributions available from day one. Eligibility and vesting mechanics are presented as straightforward for eligible roles.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes 12–14 weeks for birthing parents and 6 weeks for other eligible parents. Feedback suggests this is a meaningful family‑support element within the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — The package includes a 15% everyday associate discount that can rise to 35% on select days, access to an Employee Assistance Program, and low‑ or no‑cost wellness centers in eligible locations. Feedback suggests these everyday perks add tangible value alongside core benefits.
Kohl's Insights
What We Do
Kohl’s is a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 1,100 stores in 49 states Kohl's business is built on a solid foundation of more than 65 million customers, an unmatched brand portfolio, industry-leading loyalty and Kohl's Card programs, a convenient and accessible nationwide store footprint, and large digital business on Kohls.com and the Kohl's mobile app. Our Vision: - The retailer of choice for the active and casual lifestyle - Destination for active and casual lifestyle as well as beauty for the entire family — from the most trusted brands, always delivering quality and discovery - Leading with loyalty and value through best-in-class rewards programs - Differentiated omnichannel experience — easy and inviting, no matter how our customer wants to shop
