We are looking for a senior Retail Applications Engineer with expertise in Multivalue and Pick Basic software engineering -- and deep experience of retail, omnichannel POS, microservices, APIs, cloud technologies.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide systems development lifecycle functions - analysis, architecture, design, software development (including coding, testing, documentation, and implementation), and maintenance of both new and existing software applications.
- Provide database management functions, and responsible for data integrity of all the relevant databases.
- Responsible for tracking/reporting of time spent on projects or tasks and communicating this information to supervisor.
- Support application interfaces to/from AIX servers.
- Provide mentoring, leadership to other developers and support staff in project execution.
- Provide on-call support functions as needed. Liaison to third party vendors of responsible applications. Primary on-call once per month.
- Provide additional support functions in terms of monitoring critical application processes, schedule processes, user processes.
- Respond to critical alerts in a timely manner.
- Provide "end-user" support as necessary.
- Responsible for self-managing delivery of assigned tasks.
- Communicate effectively with the end users to understand issues or to take new requests.
Why join us?
With a career at Guitar Center, you become part of the world's largest multichannel musical instrument retailer. Whether at our Stores, Contact Centers, Distribution Centers, or Support Center, Guitar Center employees have a common goal: to help people find their sound and fill the world with more music.
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Job Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years experience in architecture, design, development and support of Universe/Pick/Multivalue applications.
- Minimum 10 years experience in database administration and support of Universe or other Multivalue databases.
- 7+ years working experience in UNIX, AIX, LINUX operating systems environments. Strong working knowledge of AIX/UNIX basic commands.
- Leverage working knowledge of the following technologies for development:
- Rocket External Database Access (EDA)
- Rocket Replication subsystems
- General Calling Interface
- Performing Multivalue application build processes
- C, C++ programming constructs
- .NET frameworks
- XML, JSON
- HA/DR architecture and operations
- 2+ years working experience using UniObjects
- Proven track record of project delivery and solutions designs.
- Participate in off-hours support rotation schedule.
- Must have good documentation skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Visio, Word, etc.)
- Must be able to display professionalism in all dealings with users and peers.
- The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a broad range of audiences, including management staff, department staff, and external vendors and customers.
- Must be able to work on multiple projects at one time in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
- Must maintain positive attitude and be self-motivated to achieve consistent high performance results.
Preferred Skills:
- 6+ years experience working in Retail POS systems.
- Knowledge of Payment system interfaces for credit card processing.
- Working experience in programming, coding in support of POS peripherals and other devices such as printers.
- Versed in multiple development languages is preferred. Working knowledge of Java, C, C# is a plus.
Pay Rate: $100,000 - $150,000 / annually depending on background and experience.
The job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on actual experience, education, and other factors. The pay range(s) listed are provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different in other locations.
About Guitar Center
The Guitar Center Company embodies the world of creativity and music by encouraging our teammates to find their own individual sound. Our mission is to develop and nurture lifelong musicians and make a difference in the world by enabling musicians and non-musicians alike to experience the joy that comes from creating music. We believe in putting our customers first, engaging with respect and integrity and fulfilling our mission with passion.
The Guitar Center Company operates through several business divisions. Guitar Center is the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards, recording, live sound, DJ, and lighting equipment, with more than 290 stores across the United States. 2014 marked the milestone 50th anniversary of the Guitar Center Company as the organization continues to help people make music from coast to coast.
E-Commerce brands Guitar Center, Musician's Friend and WWBW offer online sales of a broad selection of music products. The Music & Arts division operates more than 220 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors, and students since 1952. AVDG and GCPro headline the enterprise audio-visual integration business, delivering a best-in-class commercial and residential customer experience.
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