Principal Application Engineer

1 day ago


Atlanta, Georgia, United States HD Supply Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in application engineering.
  • Prior experience in a lead or mentorship role.

Job Summary
Provides engineering expertise for application development activities, including configuring, designing, developing, troubleshooting, and debugging complex software systems and application programs. Uses subject matter knowledge to lead and progress functional projects and provides training and guidance to application engineers.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

  • Works with key stakeholders to perform application functionality gap analyses and feasibility studies for application enhancements.
  • Provides input and guidance in the design and implementation of new applications, including consulting with functional architects on application design.
  • Develops and documents complex and in-depth technical design specifications to meet business needs identified through application requirements, user stories, support tickets, and test defects.
  • Assists with the development and definition of test plans and scripts for functional, performance, regression, and user acceptance testing.
  • Ensures applications are compliant with security protocols and audit controls.
  • Leads internal peer reviews and establishes engineering best practices.
  • Evaluates, researches, and recommends software application upgrades, patches, and new functionalities.
  • Provides guidance, training, and support to associates on engineering-related projects.

Nature and Scope

  • Displays the highest level of critical thinking and analysis in bringing successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-departmental problems. Recommends service, product, or process improvements for complex problems that have significant business impact.
  • Works with substantial latitude under indirect supervision. Situations usually have little or no precedent requiring new concepts or approaches without guidance from others. Reaches decisions and makes recommendations under conditions of uncertainty.
  • Develops or engages/directs others in developing innovative solutions to important, highly complex strategic and operating problems. Leads large and complex project teams. Recognized as a subject matter expert within area of expertise.

Work Environment

  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education And Experience

  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 10+ years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.



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