Staff Systems Engineer

Description:

As a Staff Systems Engineer at Gap Inc., you are a critical leader in building and maintaining the technological backbone that powers our global operations and customer experiences. You will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and scaling robust and reliable systems, ensuring the seamless delivery of our brand promise across all channels. Leveraging your deep technical expertise, you will contribute to the strategic direction of our infrastructure, driving innovation and efficiency. Your responsibilities extend to collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable and secure technical solutions. You will be a champion for best practices in system architecture, performance optimization, and operational excellence.

What You'll Do

• Foster a collaborative and respectful environment within the engineering team and with partner organizations.
• Champion the adoption and utilization of Gap Inc.'s technology standards and architectural patterns.
• Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand system requirements and translate them into effective technical designs.
• Architect and implement scalable, resilient, and secure systems utilizing a variety of technologies and platforms.
• Take ownership of system performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimizations.
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineering teams as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system designs, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues efficiently and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the systems engineering domain, exploring new technologies and methodologies.

Who You Are

• An articulate communicator capable of conveying technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A technically astute individual with a strong customer-centric mindset, understanding how reliable systems impact the overall business and customer experience at Gap Inc.
• Passionate about technology and thrive in a dynamic and evolving retail technology landscape.
• A strong analytical and problem-solving thinker with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges. You embrace learning and are receptive to feedback, adapting your approach as necessary.
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs, potentially including participation in on-call rotations or off-hours support.
• Proficient in utilizing various infrastructure and software tools relevant to systems engineering.
• Capable of working effectively in both individual and team settings, contributing to a positive and productive work environment.