About the Team It’s an exciting time in technology, and that buzz is felt throughout PetSmart! We are continuing to grow at a faster pace and we want to continue to provide best-in-class experiences for pets and pet parents. Our Technology team has 6 different departments: Information Security, Service Delivery, Business Enabling Systems, eCommerce & Marketing Technology, Data and Stores, Services & Supply Chain. Whether it’s online or in our stores, the work that the IT team does is instrumental in PetSmart’s success. We have a strategic and actionable plan underway and are looking for associates who are just as excited about it as we are. About the Location Hybrid Position: This position may be considered Hybrid based on PetSmart’s FlexSmart policy and business needs. A Hybrid work arrangement is considered to be a blend of onsite and remote work activity. Associates with a Hybrid work arrangement have a work space at Phoenix Home Office and can be required to come onsite between 1-5 days a week as determined by leadership and based on business needs. About the Job PetSmart is at a key inflection point in our Digital journey and we’re looking for a leader who is excited by the opportunity to chart and enact our vision for the future. In this role, you will be managing a team of skilled Integration/Backend engineers who designs, develops, and maintains critical customer-facing integration and backend services. You will be responsible for driving innovation, optimizing performance, and ensuring the security and reliability of the integrations. An ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and architectures, particularly within the eCommerce and omnichannel retail industry. They are passionate about continuous improvement and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable integration solutions. Responsibilities Attract and retain a talented, diverse, high performing team of Integration/backend engineers. Mentor and develop team members to foster growth and continuous improvement. Plan and manage team capacity within the context of a matrixed organization. Establish effective partnerships with agencies and staff augmentation providers to scale team capacity as needed Contribute to the technical discovery, planning, and oversight for key projects Collaborate with architects and other technical leads to define technical strategies and roadmaps. Propose and enact innovative ideas to improve velocity, quality, and enable new capabilities aligned with our strategic direction. Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Constantly pursue and learn industry leading/innovative engineering best practices/tools and stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation. Review and approve technical designs and code and provide technical guidance and advocate best practices in high-level system designs and solutions to complex problems. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, including leadership, business partners, and team members. Qualifications 7+ years of experience as an Integration/backend engineer, with a demonstrated progression of increasing seniority and leadership experience. Possess a deep understanding of backend and integration technologies such as.NET TIBCO including design, development, and troubleshooting. In-depth knowledge of API management concepts and experience with Apigee and cloud-native technologies preferably GCP. 3+ years of experience in an eCommerce/Retail environment 5+ years of experience in application integration, solution design, and support Experience with various API design patterns and technologies. Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) Experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git). Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Must have: 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience with either .net or TIBCO. At least 1 year of working experience with data products like data bricks, Snowflake etc., Experience with any Major cloud platforms such as GCP, Azure and AWS. Preferably GCP. Plus/Nice to Haves: Familiar with digital experience and eCommerce tools, such as Commerce Tools. Experience with GitHub, SonarQube, Jira and confluence. Experience with Commerce Tools and understanding of composable and MACH architecture. Understanding of the GCP environment. Understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, RESTful APIs, HTTP, and networking concepts About the Culture At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position. Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including: Pet friendly environment, bring your pets to work! On-site Dog Park “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists and personal trainers “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options On-site coffee bar “Lil’ Paws” learning center and onsite daycare facility (associate paid) Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities Learn more about #LifeAtPetSmart here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/ Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/ Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/ If you don't already live in the Phoenix area here's a guide to the area: Welcome to Phoenix Guide PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.