At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Education- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field preferred
- 5-7+ years of overall Information Technology experience
- 5+ years of experience implementing and enhancing Sterling Order Management applications across retail environments
- 3+ years of experience with the IBM Sterling Order Management Suite, including demonstrated subject matter expertise
- Experience delivering at least two full lifecycle implementations (requirements gathering, design, development, implementation, and optimization)
- Ability to lead full software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, including requirements, design, build, testing, and implementation
- Hands-on experience with Java and OMS development, including SOA, XML/XSLT, REST, and JSON
- Experience with solution estimation and team structure definition
- Experience working on multiple concurrent projects in an Agile environment
- Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Order Management (versions 9.5 and/or 10)
- Experience with inventory management systems and processes
- Proficiency with development tools such as Eclipse IDE and SoapUI
- Experience with SQL databases (e.g., Oracle, DB2); familiarity with NoSQL databases preferred
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA, GitHub, or Bitbucket
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to mentor and support the development of team members
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of IBM Sterling Store and IBM Call Center applications preferred
- Provide technical leadership across Sterling Order Management, Web Store, Call Center, and inventory modules
- Design, develop, and enhance solutions supporting order capture, sourcing, fulfillment orchestration, inventory visibility, payments, cancellations, returns, and customer care workflows
- Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design documentation
- Build and maintain integrations between Sterling OMS and external systems, including upstream/downstream applications, cloud platforms, and middleware solutions
- Improve system stability, performance, and scalability of Sterling OMS applications
- Conduct design and code reviews and promote development best practices
- Research and recommend technologies to support the overall technical strategy
- Participate in full SDLC activities, including sprint planning, estimation, and development sessions
- Collaborate with developers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Troubleshoot system and process issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions
- Develop reusable code and libraries to improve development efficiency
- Monitor and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and development practices
- Mentor team members to improve technical capability and overall team performance
- Perform additional duties as assigned
- Ability to meet standard vision and hearing requirements for job performance
- Adherence to company work hours, policies, and professional standards
- Regular office attendance required
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Skills Required
- 5-7+ years of overall Information Technology experience
- 5+ years implementing and enhancing Sterling Order Management in retail environments
- 3+ years hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Order Management Suite
- Delivered at least two full lifecycle implementations (requirements through optimization)
- Hands-on Java and OMS development including SOA, XML/XSLT, REST, and JSON
- Hands-on experience with IBM Sterling OMS (versions 9.5 and/or 10)
- Experience with inventory management systems and processes
- Proficiency with development tools such as Eclipse IDE and SoapUI
- Experience with SQL databases (Oracle, DB2)
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases
- Experience working in Agile environments and familiarity with tools such as JIRA, GitHub, or Bitbucket
- Ability to lead SDLC activities (requirements, design, build, testing, implementation)
- Experience with solution estimation and defining team structure
- Strong analytical, communication, mentoring, and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Knowledge of IBM Sterling Store and IBM Call Center applications
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
