{"id":114588,"date":"2025-09-12T23:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/principal-engineer-retail-inventory\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T23:02:22","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T23:02:22","slug":"principal-engineer-retail-inventory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/principal-engineer-retail-inventory\/","title":{"rendered":"Principal Engineer, Retail Inventory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss &#038; Co., you can be yourself \u2014 and be part of something bigger. We\u2019re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit \u2014 and your future.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Levi Strauss &#038; Co. is hiring for its Digital and Technology Engineering team. We are transforming the retail experience through cutting-edge technology by developing an advanced solution that uses RFID technology to optimise inventory management and in-store processes. We are looking for a Technical Engineering Lead to oversee the architecture and development of RFID-driven systems that enhance visibility, accuracy, and operational efficiency across retail stores.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Important Results:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Offer technical expertise and thought leadership to support our strategy and transformation into a world-class retailer.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Collaborate with Product teams and engineers to develop applications that enhance consumer experiences and boost revenue.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Communicate complex technical issues and solutions in clear, business-friendly language.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Work with Business, Product, and IT leadership to identify challenges and opportunities.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>lead a team of developers, hardware integrators, and cloud engineers to design scalable solutions for tracking inventory, automating store processes, and providing real-time insights using RFID.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>About the Job<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Design and implement end-to-end solutions, Microservices and other services for highly available systems using public Cloud (GCP\/ Azure), applying Object-Oriented Design principles, algorithms, data structures, DBMS\/SQL, and top-tier Software Engineering practices.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience building mobile app and web applications which work with end-to-end modules across multiple touchpoints.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Conduct detailed analysis of our requirements and technical environments to design high-quality technical solutions.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Manage multiple projects independently, prioritise and handle high pressure situations.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>stakeholder management with Business and IT leadership.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Maintain comprehensive documentation of code, approach, and architecture. Contribute to the team&#8217;s repository of best practices and reusable solutions.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Guide automated \/ self-service solutions to decrease the incident resolution times for our customers.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Set guidelines and governance structure for code reviews, branching strategy, test automation and observability for the team.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Lead other team members.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Scrum or Kanban.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>About You<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>Minimum of 10+ years of experience with at least 5+ years of hands-on experience in Full Stack Development.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in information technology, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Have worked as a technical lead with leading teams for at least 3+ years.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Previous experience in the Retail or ecommerce domain in building solutions and working with cross-functional teams.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>RFID exposure will be preferred.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience working with GCP will be preferred.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Technology Expertise:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, Node.js, or similar.\u200b\u200b<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Expertise in designing and deploying cloud-based applications, with a preference with GCP\/Azure.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience with NFR&#8217;s and focus on building high performing applications.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Understanding of New Relic and other observability tools.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Integration and API Management:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience with multiple integration patterns, have experience with web services, REST APIs, and asynchronous\/synchronous communication methods.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience with API management platforms, API documentation, versioning, and monitoring, especially with public cloud observability tools.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience with event-driven systems and data streaming (Kafka, MQTT)<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Exposure with Integration technologies like Mulesoft, SAP PO\/BTPIS, Boomi<span class=\"br\"><\/span>DevOps and CI\/CD:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience in DevOps practices with hands-on knowledge of continuous integration and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub).<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience with CI\/CD pipelines and delivering automation\/regression-tested code.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Cloud and Containerization:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Proficient in Kubernetes\/Dockers, serverless architecture, messaging platforms (e.g., IBM MQ, Kafka, GCP Pub\/Sub), and cloud integration techniques.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Test-Driven Development:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Experience writing test-driven code to ensure quality and maintainability. Proficiency with GitHub, GitHub Actions.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Review test strategy and define guidelines with focus on low touch test approach and automation.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Database Management:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Hands-on experience with RDBMS, NoSQL, Postgres, or Redis databases.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Security and Compliance:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>In-depth knowledge of OWASP\/security principles, authentication mechanisms, and encryption techniques within microservices and cloud environments.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Collaboration and Flexibility:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Coordinate and track multiple deliverables across partners.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate global project needs and team collaborations.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Benefits<\/b><span class=\"br\"><\/span>We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we&#8217;ve got you covered.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s a small snapshot:<span class=\"br\"><\/span>\u00b7 Complimentary preventive health check-up for you &#038; your spouse<span class=\"br\"><\/span>\u00b7 OPD coverage<span class=\"br\"><\/span>\u00b7 Best in class leave plan including paternity &#038; family care leaves<span class=\"br\"><\/span>\u00b7 Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being<span class=\"br\"><\/span>\u00b7 Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi&#8217;s products<span class=\"br\"><\/span>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone&#8217;s perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.<span class=\"br\"><\/span>LOCATION Bengaluru, India<span class=\"br\"><\/span>FULL TIME\/PART TIME Full time<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.careerjet.co.in\/jobad\/in44633f8ec44b700fe37844406d86c4f9?affid=0852fd5db5a52cbcd75bf945aa534932\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss &amp; Co., you can be yourself \u2014 and be part of something bigger. We\u2019re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. 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