At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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
Builds and learns to design and test best in class solutions. Performs business analysis and software analysis with some supervision. May coordinate initiatives with limited complexity. Supports initiatives that ensure enterprise systems remain best-in-class.
Works within a Supply Chain technology team supporting warehouse and fulfillment systems. The team focuses on event-driven services and system integrations that enable inventory movement, order fulfillment, and warehouse operations. Engineers contribute to API development, message-based processing, and cloud-native services that support high-volume, business-critical workflows.
TECH STACK
Kotlin / Java (Spring Boot) for backend services
REST APIs and event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Apache Camel and/or Spring Integration for service orchestration and system integration
Microsoft Azure (Azure Functions, AKS, cloud-native services)
Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and deployment
CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation
Observability tooling (logging, metrics, alerting)
SQL and NoSQL databases
Linux/Unix environments and Git-based version control
RESPONSIBILITIES
Software Development
Develop existing software and contribute to development of new software by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new software that is fast, secure and reliable to meet defined requirements.
Software Maintenance
Monitor, identify, and correct moderately complex software defects to maintain fully functioning software, with limited supervision from others.
Technical Developments Recommendation
Support efforts to research and suggest ways to optimize solutions to better meet user and/or business, performance, quality needs.
Software Roadmap
Maintain road 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.
Functional/Technical Requirements
Support collection of functional requirements using document analysis and workflow analysis to express requirements clearly and succinctly.
Technical Persistence Layer/Legacy Database Design/Development
Design database resources and provide physical modeling and design services to tune database solutions for optimum performance with some support from other teammates.
Program/Portfolio Management Support
Understand how to work within an established program management plan to achieve specific goals.
Ongoing Learning and Development
Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES
Customer Focus
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions. For example, probes deeply into customer needs to identify less obvious interests or expectations. Consistently goes above and beyond to understand customer requirements and surpass their expectations.
Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.
Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently, but knows when to ask for help.
Collaborates
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.
Instills Trust
Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. For example, consistently adheres to organizational policies and practices, even when they are unpopular or inconvenient. Builds trust by honoring commitments and by being open and honest at work.
Courage
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. For example, is known for expressing views directly and respectfully; communicates what needs to be said. Assumes personal ownership and responsibility when confronted or challenged; shows readiness to learn and to resolve issues.
Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. For example, investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent level preferred
General Experience: Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)
Managerial Experience: Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months)
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 candidate during 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: $76,500.00 - $124,600.00. 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.
Skills Required
- General experience: 13 months to 3 years (able to work unsupervised)
- Basic managerial experience coordinating others (4 to 6 months)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent level
- Satisfactory background check including ID verification (offer contingent)
Dick's Sporting Goods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Dick's Sporting Goods and has not been reviewed or approved by Dick's Sporting Goods.
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Healthcare Strength — Offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance for eligible full-time teammates. Feedback suggests mental health resources, free counseling, and generous fertility benefits (including multiple IVF cycles in some cases) enhance perceived healthcare value.
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Retirement Support — Provides a company-matching 401(k) with eligibility extending to part-time teammates, along with a 529 college savings plan and the ability to take loans against 401(k) savings. Feedback suggests these features are seen as competitive for retail and add meaningful long-term value.
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Parental & Family Support — Includes paid parental leave and adoption assistance, alongside everyday supports like DailyPay for flexible access to earned wages. Feedback suggests these family-oriented benefits complement base pay for many teammates.
Dick's Sporting Goods Insights
What We Do
YOU LIVE AND BREATHE SPORTS. SO DO WE. In work and in life. On the field, the court or the ice. Nothing wins like a commitment to excellence; to your team and your goals. At DICK’S Sporting Goods, it’s this kind of thinking that inspires our mission. Our culture is the result of people who give their all and always have their head in the game. People who are Passionate, Committed, Skilled and Driven to help athletes – and one another – achieve their personal best. That includes sharing our success to fund local teams, coaches and mentors. Sports can shape who we are and who we’re becoming. They can build character, transform communities and change lives. Our recognition of the power of sports creates a sense of purpose that empowers us to perform at the highest level for the athletes and communities we serve. If you love sports as much as we do, join us now. Opportunities exist at our 800+ Retail Stores, 5 Distribution Centers, and Corporate/Customer Support Center in Pittsburgh. Apply online at: DicksSportingGoods.jobs Headquartered in Pittsburgh, DICK'S also owns and operates Golf Galaxy and House of Sport stores, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming. DICK'S offers its products through a dynamic eCommerce platform that is integrated with its store network and provides athletes with the convenience and expertise of a 24-hour storefront. To learn more about DICK'S visit our: Investor Relations Page: investors.dicks.com Check Out Our Sideline Report: investors.dicks.com/news/sideline-report Search & Apply for Jobs: dicks.com/jobs
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