Infrastructure Engineer

Work with a Winning Team

As part of a Fortune 50 company and retail leader, your work can change an entire industry. Our CEO is a forward-thinker when it comes to tech, and with one of Forbes Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you can come to work knowing you’ll have access to the data, tools, and support that few other companies can offer. We also know what it takes to create an inclusive culture that supports you. Our teams are structured around the engineer, giving you the support you need to do your best work. Since we’ve been in business for over 100 years, we’ve built an excellent track record of growth and success. There’s peace of mind knowing you have the stability and resources you need to focus on solving tough challenges. And as you solve these challenges, know you’ll be surrounded by supportive associates with curious minds who listen to you, respect you, and recognize your hard work.

Innovate in Charlotte

This position is based at our on-site Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lowe’s Tech Hub is an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site barista and Zen Garden, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

Job Summary

Are you passionate about solving business problems through innovative operating system solutions? Our team works on Zero Touch Deployments (ZTD), automated image creation for both VMs and containers, and automated patching and vulnerability remediation. We use many different tools on a daily basis, but Linux, Python, and Ansible are the most highly used. We are looking for someone who is eager to automate, script, and code to provide better solutions to the Applications teams here at Lowe’s.

The primary purpose of this role is to translate business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs and to deliver code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions. This includes developing, configuring, or modifying integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments. This role facilitates the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Automate and streamline operational processes, including Zero Touch Deployments (ZTD), automated image creation for VMs and containers, and automated patching and vulnerability remediation.

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools using Linux, Python, and Ansible to enhance the efficiency and reliability of our systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features and updates.

• Translates business requirements and specifications into logical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions with occasional guidance from senior colleagues; partners with the product team to understand business needs and functional specifications.

• Develops, configures, or modifies integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions within various computing environments by designing and coding component-based applications using various programming languages.

• Tests application using test-driven development and behavior-driven development frameworks to ensure the integrity of the application.

• Conducts root cause analysis of issues and participates in the code review process to identify gaps.

• Implements continuous integration/continuous delivery processes to ensure quality and efficiency in the development cycle using DevOps automation processes and tools.

• Ideates, builds, and publishes reusable libraries to improve productivity across teams.

• Conducts the implementation and maintenance of complex business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications.

• Solves difficult technical problems to ensure solutions are testable, maintainable, and efficient.

Required Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in software development or a related field

• 2 years of experience in database technologies

• 1 year of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of IT experience developing and implementing business systems within an organization

• 4 years of experience working with defect or incident tracking software

• 4 years of experience with technical documentation in a software development environment

• 2 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework

• 2 years of experience leading teams, with or without direct reports

• 2 years experience in Linux

• 2 years experience in Python

• 2 years experience in Ansible

• Experience with application and integration middleware

• Experience with database technologies

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field

Benefits

• 401k with up to 4.25% match

• Bi- annual Cash Bonus

• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)

• Tuition-Free Education

• 10-week Maternity/Paternal Leave

• 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

About Lowe’s 

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.