About AutoZone
AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive line of cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories.
We also sell automotive diagnostic and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through ALLDATAdiy.com, automotive accessories through AutoAnything.com, and auto and light truck parts and accessories through AutoZone.com.
Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark. on July 4, 1979, the company has joined the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AZO) and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.
AutoZone has been committed to providing the best parts, prices, and customer service in the automotive aftermarket industry. We have a rich culture and history of going the Extra Mile for our customers and our community. At AutoZone you’re not just doing a job; you’re playing a crucial role in creating a better experience for our customers while creating opportunities to DRIVE YOUR CAREER almost anywhere! We are looking for talented, customer-focused people, enjoy helping others, and have the DRIVE to excel in a fast-paced environment!
Position Summary
The Technical Manager is a hands-on technical leader responsible for leading software engineering teams that design, build, modernize, and operate AutoZone’s global data platform. This role balances technical depth, people leadership, and delivery execution , ensuring that cloud-native, secure, and scalable solutions are delivered on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
The Technical Manager partners closely with architects, product managers, security, and business stakeholders to translate architectural vision into high-quality execution. This role is accountable for engineering excellence, team development, and consistent delivery of reliable, secure, and performant software products that support AutoZone’s growth and global expansion .
Required skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
15+ years of professional software development experience, including leadership of data platforms.
5+ years of experience leading or managing data engineering teams.
Solid back-end development experience using Java (Spring Boot) and Data Management tools.
Experience designing and working with relational databases (MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
Experience in developing ETL pipelines and data governance.
Experience in Agentic AI development.
Practical experience with cloud-native development on Google Cloud Platform, including services such as GKE, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, Apigee, and data platforms.
Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD), containerization, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
Strong understanding of security, privacy, and compliance considerations for SaaS platforms.
Desired Skills:
Experience with SQL query performance tuning, and query optimizations.
Data Modeling.
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations
Cloud (GCP, Azure or AWS) Certifications
AutoZone opened its first AutoZone do Brasil store in the city of Sorocaba in September 2012. Our customer-first mindset and commitment to Going the Extra Mile define who we are, for both our customers and AutoZoners. Working at AutoZone means being part of a team that values dedication, teamwork and growth. Whether you're helping customers or building your career, we provide tools and support to help you succeed and drive your future.
AutoZone, and its subsidiary, ALLDATA are equal opportunity employers. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other legally protected categories.
