Lead Engineer - Store Technology

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression.

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

Come change the game with us. Apply today!

This role is 85% REMOTE with travel to Pittsburgh PA and Camp Hill PA 15%.

At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization, or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization)

We are seeking a Lead Engineer, Store Technology to design, build, and support solutions that integrate cloud and on-premises infrastructure across the store technology ecosystem. This role creates and manages automated deployment methods for platforms, applications, and devices while ensuring store technology environments remain secure, reliable, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards.

The Lead Engineer partners closely with Product, Engineering, Infrastructure, Security, and Operations teams to deliver modern hybrid infrastructure capabilities, improve deployment consistency, strengthen observability, and support enterprise initiatives across Windows, Linux, Azure, Azure Local, Hyper-V, endpoint management, identity, and automation platforms.

Responsibilities

Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure Management 

• Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize Microsoft Azure cloud and hybrid infrastructure services supporting store technology capabilities.
• Support hybrid environments spanning Azure, Azure Local, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Linux, networking fundamentals, and Active Directory.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions meet enterprise requirements for performance, resiliency, security, scalability, and operational supportability.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, Security, and Operations teams to deliver platform enhancements, deployments, and infrastructure improvements.
• Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, and reliability requirements 
• Participate in system monitoring, support, and incident resolution 

Endpoint, Identity & Platform Administration 

• Oversee enterprise endpoints and workplace technology strategies using Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and related device management capabilities.
• Administer hardware platforms, operating systems, hosting platforms, and supporting services across Windows and Linux environments.

Automation Engineering 

• Develop, maintain, and improve automation and infrastructure-as-code solutions using PowerShell, Bicep, ARM templates, Ansible, REST APIs, Git, and CI/CD practices.
• Create repeatable deployment methods for platforms, applications, and devices to improve speed, consistency, reliability, and operational control.
• Use source control, code review, documentation, and release management practices to support high-quality infrastructure automation.
• Leverage Terraform experience where applicable to support infrastructure standardization and future-state automation strategies.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automation efforts 

Infrastructure Security & Operations 

• Design and implement security controls, hardening standards, and operational practices across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Perform vulnerability assessment support, remediation planning, troubleshooting, and documentation to strengthen infrastructure posture.
• Support observability, monitoring, incident response, and root-cause analysis for store technology environments and related infrastructure services.
• Communicate technical solutions clearly to business and technical stakeholders.

Program Support, Collaboration & Continuous Development 

• Execute assigned work aligned to program and portfolio plans, milestones, dependencies, and defined objectives.
• Communicate technical recommendations, risks, progress, and operational impacts clearly to business and technology stakeholders.
• Develop personal capabilities and help build junior team member capabilities through assessment, development planning, training, coaching, professional accreditation, and ongoing education in relevant technologies, regulations, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, cloud/hybrid operations, endpoint management, systems administration, or related technology roles.
• Hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux, Azure, Azure Local, Hyper-V, virtualization, networking fundamentals, and Active Directory.
• Proven experience with automation and infrastructure tools, including PowerShell, REST APIs, Git, CI/CD, Ansible, ARM templates, Bicep, and infrastructure automation practices.
• Experience managing enterprise endpoints and identity-related capabilities using Microsoft Intune, Endpoint Manager, and related Microsoft management platforms.
• Experience supporting observability, monitoring, troubleshooting, incident response, operational documentation, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure security, vulnerability remediation, system hardening, and secure deployment practices.
• Terraform experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $130,000 - $150,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups