SUMMARY
To 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 hardware, software and/or network systems. This includes teaching domain expertise, providing technical guidance and mentoring, supporting the customers, resolving problems, and training as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in any and potentially all roles of the systems 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 systems; debug, design, code, test, write specifications, roll-out software, and production support.
- Technical services; software, hardware and network architecture design and maintenance; security operations.
- Store engineering, coding based on design provided and roll-out implementation.
- Accurate work planning and execution; accurate project and time tracking.
- Responsible for the development of less experienced AutoZoners; mentor and teach.
- Responsible for defining code specifications and how systems will be constructed.
- Conduct code reviews.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
- Typically requires eight to fifteen years experience based on consistently demonstrated capabilities.
- Knowledge of MS Office.
- Expert proficiency with the AutoZone software, architecture and methodology.
- Technical skills may include experience with one or more of: UNIX, Linux, Windows, Cobol, Java, MS SQL, C, C++, Informix, Greenplum, Hadoop, ATG, QT4, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2/SQL, JCL, CSP, CICS, TCP/IP, Networking and LAN administration.
- Advanced problem solving, domain technical and analytical skills.
- Advanced expertise in at least one technical area. Subject matter expertise in more than one functional area.
- Teaching, coaching and mentoring.
- Advanced system estimation, planning and execution skills.
- Often provides technical supervision to others.
- Competitive pay
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
- 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
- Opportunities for career growth
- Paid time off
- Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
- Tuition reimbursement
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Eight to fifteen years of relevant software engineering experience
- Expert proficiency with AutoZone software, architecture and methodology
- Experience with one or more of: UNIX, Linux, Windows, COBOL, Java, MS SQL, C, C++, Informix, Greenplum, Hadoop, ATG, Qt4, Oracle, PostgreSQL, DB2/SQL, JCL, CSP, CICS, TCP/IP, networking and LAN administration
- Knowledge of MS Office
- Advanced problem solving, technical and analytical skills
- Advanced expertise in at least one technical area and subject matter expertise in multiple functional areas
- Teaching, coaching and mentoring experience
- Advanced system estimation, planning and execution skills
- Experience providing technical supervision to others
AutoZone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AutoZone and has not been reviewed or approved by AutoZone.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) savings plan is offered, with employer matching contributions made per pay period noted in company materials. This creates a structured long‑term savings path for eligible employees.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan enables buying company stock at a discounted price. This provides an additional wealth‑building avenue beyond base wages.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability, and EAP coverage are available as part of standard packages. These offerings establish a comprehensive baseline of health and protection benefits for eligible employees.
AutoZone Insights
What We Do
AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 7,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business. Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers. From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive can take you!
