Senior Systems Engineer - Remote Infrastructure & Technology Expert for Home Depot's Cutting-Edge Operations

Unlock Your Potential with Home Depot's Remote Team

At Home Depot, we're committed to creating a work environment that's not only comfortable and state-of-the-art but also fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration. As a leader in the retail industry, we're dedicated to empowering our customers and associates alike. Our remote office is designed to provide a flexible and productive workspace, and we're now seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team.

About the Role: Driving Technical Excellence at Home Depot

As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining the technical infrastructure that underpins our domestic operations and customer experiences. You'll be part of a talented team of engineers who are passionate about leveraging technology to drive business success. This is an exceptional opportunity to apply your technical expertise, lead projects, and contribute to the development of our technical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities: Where Your Expertise Shines

• Shipping & Execution (30%): Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring industry developments and internal changes, assessing their impact on our systems, and determining the necessary adjustments to keep our infrastructure up, running, and secure. Participate in and contribute to learning activities around systems engineering core practices.
• Mastering New Technologies (15%): Continuously update your knowledge and skills by proactively engaging with articles, tutorials, and videos on new technologies and best practices used within other technology groups.
• Planning & Analysis (20%): Research and analyze business trends and behavioral data to identify opportunities for improvement and new projects. Drive the evaluation, development, and recommendation of technology solutions that meet Home Depot's requirements.
• Support & Enablement (35%): Collaborate with product and project teams to understand their needs and enable them with the right infrastructure. Leverage tooling and custom applications to monitor the operational status of our systems and optimize performance as needed.

Essential Qualifications: The Foundation of Success

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience with Microsoft Power Platform, SharePoint, and Azure.

Preferred Qualifications: Elevating Your Candidacy

• Professional or academic experience as an IT Engineer.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional, modern engineering team.
• Troubleshooting and remediation experience across multiple IT disciplines.
• Familiarity with system and environment analysis, design, and optimization.
• Experience with cloud platforms like GCP and Azure.
• Previous experience supporting a 24x7 retail operation.
• Knowledge of version control systems and CI/CD toolchains.
• Exposure to Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles.
• At least 1 year of previous leadership experience.

Skills and Competencies for Success

To excel in this role, you'll need a strong foundation in systems engineering, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues, design effective solutions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and project management skills are also essential, as you'll be working closely with various stakeholders to drive projects forward.

Career Growth and Learning Opportunities

At Home Depot, we're committed to the ongoing development of our associates. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you'll have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including mentorship programs, technical training, and leadership development initiatives. You'll also be part of a dynamic team that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous learning.

Work Environment and Culture

Our remote office is designed to provide a flexible and productive work environment. We offer a range of benefits and perks that support your well-being and work-life balance, including competitive compensation, comprehensive health insurance, and paid time off.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the well-being and success of our associates. While specific details may vary, we're dedicated to providing a rewarding and supportive work environment.

Join Our Team: Apply Now!

If you're a motivated and experienced Senior Systems Engineer looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team and be part of driving technical excellence at Home Depot.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We're excited to welcome you to our team!