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Engineer, Retail Tech Operations

VF Corporation

all cities, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analysis Skills, Bridge Building, Capacity and Performance Management, Change Management, Civil Engineering, Cloud Computing, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Science, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Documentation, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Federal Laws and Regulations, Health Maintenance, Health Plan, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Incident Management, Incident Response, Information Technology & Information Systems, Local Area Network (LAN), Maintain Compliance, Meeting Minutes, Microsoft Windows Azure, Network Administration/Management, Network Operations Center, Operations Processes, PCI, PCI-DSS, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Regulatory Compliance, Release Management/Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Reporting Dashboards, Retail, Retail Operations, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Sales, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Compliance, Service Level Agreement (SLA), ServiceNow, Software Patches, Splunk, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Analysis, Systems Reliability, Systems Scalability, Technical Operations, Transaction Processing/Management, Trend Analysis, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Wide Area Network (WAN), Windows PowerShell
LOCATION
all cities, NC
POSTED
2 days ago
At VF, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us - our values and our culture - visit VF Careers or www.vfc.com.What will you do?A day in the life of anEngineer, Retail Tech Operations at VF looks a little like this.The Retail Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, and continuous improvement of retail technology systems across store environments. This role acts as a critical bridge between engineering, infrastructure, and store operations-driving operational excellence, minimizing downtime, and enabling seamless customer and associate experiences.Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.Store Technology Operations* Monitor and maintain the health and availability of store systems including POS, payment devices, network infrastructure, and in-store applications.* Proactively identify and resolve system issues impacting store operations, transaction processing, and customer experience.* Partner with NOC and support teams to ensure 24/7 operational coverage and rapid incident response.Incident & Problem Management* Assist with leading the triage, root cause analysis, and resolution of major incidents affecting store systems.* Coordinate cross-functional teams (network, infrastructure, application, vendors) during outages.* Drive problem management practices to reduce recurring issues and improve system reliability.System Performance & Optimization* Analyze system performance metrics (transaction latency, uptime, network response, device health).* Support improvements to enhance system stability, scalability, and store efficiency.* Support capacity planning and performance tuning for peak retail periods.Release & Change Management* Support deployment and validation of new features, patches, and releases in store environments.* Ensure changes are tested, documented, and implemented with minimal disruption to operations.* Partner with engineering and product teams to ensure operational readiness.Monitoring & Observability* Leverage tools such as Datadog, Dynatrace, Instana, ServiceNow, or similar platforms to provide end-to-end visibility.* Develop dashboards and alerts that provide a "single pane of glass" view of store health, transactions, and infrastructure.* Continuously improve monitoring coverage and alert accuracy.Vendor & Partner Management* Collaborate with external vendors to ensure SLA adherence and service quality.* Evaluate vendor performance and drive accountability for issue resolution and continuous improvement.Compliance & Security* Ensure retail systems adhere to PCI DSS and corporate security standards.* Support audits, remediation efforts, and documentation related to compliance requirements.Documentation & Reporting* Maintain clear runbooks, knowledge articles, and operational procedures.* Provide executive-level reporting on system health, trends, incidents, and improvement initiatives.What do you need to succeed?We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements.The foundation skills you will need in this position are:* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).* 5+ years of experience in IT operations, retail technology, or infrastructure engineering.* Hands-on experience with POS systems, network infrastructure, and store technologies.* Strong knowledge of incident, problem, and change management processes (ITIL preferred).* Experience with monitoring/observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Dynatrace, Splunk, etc.).* Familiarity with ServiceNow or similar ticketing systems.* Understanding of networking fundamentals (WAN/LAN, VPN, store connectivity).* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* High sense of ownership and accountability* Ability to operate in high-pressure, incident-driven environments* Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication* Focus on operational excellence and continuous improvementThere are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.* Experience supporting large-scale retail environments (multi-store, distributed operations).* Knowledge of payment systems and PCI compliance requirements.* Background in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and modern application architectures.* Experience with SAP, OMS, or retail enterprise systems.* Automation and scripting experience (PowerShell, Python, etc.) is a plus.Now WE have a question for YOU.Are you in?Hiring Range:$80,000.00 USD - $100,000.00 USD annuallyIncentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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