Job Description

About Advance Auto Parts

Founded in Roanoke, VA in 1932, Advance Auto Parts is a leading automotive aftermarket retail parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself Customers. As of July 13, 2019, Advance operated 4,912 stores and 150 Worldpac branches in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also serves 1,250 independently owned CARQUEST branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico, the Bahamas, Turks, and Caicos and the British Virgin Islands. The company has a workforce of over 70,000 knowledgeable and experienced Team Members who are proud to provide outstanding service to their Customers, Communities, and each other every day.

About AAP Global Capability Centre

We are continually innovating and seeking to elevate the Customer experience at each of our stores. For an organization of our size and reach, today, it has become more critical than ever, to identify synergies and build shared capabilities. The AAP Global Capability Center, located in Hyderabad, is a step in this strategic direction that enables us to access a larger talent pool, unlock operational efficiencies and increase levels of collaboration.

About information technology

At Advance Auto Parts, the IT organization is embracing the digitization of retail and working to transform our organization as a leader in the modern age of retail. We are leading the way with DevOps, thinking cloud-first, and adopting modern approaches to infrastructure management. We realize Agile is more than a manifesto, and that applications need to be portable, event and service-oriented, and support a data analytics and data-first culture of the modern business. We are taking action to transform a 75-year-old company to be an industry leader in building a best-in-class omnichannel experience for its customers.

Software Developer, Level 9

Job Summary

As a seasoned Software Developer at Level 9, your role is integral in utilizing Azure Cloud with expertise in Azure services, API services, and database management a sophisticated blend of data analytics skills, domain knowledge, and technical prowess to translate data into actionable business insights. You will design, develop, and optimize cloud-based solutions, ensuring performance, scalability, and security with an in-depth understanding of technical design and frameworks. In this capacity, you possess the technical skills required to build functionality, troubleshoot issues, and act as the primary point of contact for interactions with business stakeholders, external partners, and internal collaborators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Azure Cloud Developering: 

Manage and administer Microsoft Azure services, including provisioning, performance monitoring, security, and governance. Design and implement data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and integrating data from various sources (MS SQL, DB2, APIs, Kafka, external vendor files, etc.). Ensure data integrity, identify inconsistencies, and oversee successful data releases in cloud environments. Develop strategies to optimize Azure cloud architecture, ensuring efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness. 

API & Integration: 

Build, consume, and maintain RESTful APIs and services using Postman and related tools. Work on microservices architectures, ensuring seamless data flow across integrated applications. Utilize Azure Linked Servers and other cloud-native database services.Develop and optimize MS SQL Server databases, including complex queries, stored procedures, data modelling, and tuning. Implement data warehousing principles (e.g., Slowly Changing Dimensions, Facts vs. Dimensions). Maintain applications with a focus on scalability, operational efficiency, and troubleshooting production issues. Collaboration & Process Improvement: Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional teams to understand business needs and deliver solutions. Identify and implement process improvements for data integration, governance, and cloud operations. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior developers. Investigate and resolve system issues across multiple platforms. Participate in an on-call rotation to support production systems as needed. Adapt to shifting priorities in a dynamic work environment. Required Qualifications 

Technical Skills: 

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Developering, or a related field7+ years of experience in Azure Cloud developering, data integration, and pipeline development. Strong expertise in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Data Bricks, Azure Pipelines, and related cloud services. Hands-on experience with REST APIs, Postman, and JSON-based integrations. Proficiency in MS SQL Server, database modeling, and performance optimization. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Git, etc.). Familiarity with Power BI, VS Code, and SQL Server permissions for ETL/reporting.Strong background in Agile/Scrum methodologies for project execution. Demonstrated knowledge in building, debugging, and maintaining enterprise cloud applications

Soft Skills: 

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail. Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder management abilities. Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams. Proven track record of meeting deadlines and adapting to dynamic priorities.

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