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About the Team
Our Finance team ensure we are accountable and on track to company strategies. Their responsibilities include forecasting, in-season management, and analysis across business units.
About the Location
Collaborative & Flexible Work Environment : We believe in fostering growth, teamwork and creativity in a dynamic workplace. This role is based at PetSmart's Phoenix Home Office, where associates currently enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration while having the flexibility to work remotely one day per week.
About The Job
We are seeking an experienced Lead Automation Developer to drive enterprise-scale automation solutions that transform how our teams work.
Automation Development & Innovation
- Lead the development of advanced automation workflows leveraging platforms including Alteryx, UiPath, Databricks, and Snowflake.
- Design, build, and optimize complex data-driven automations to deliver efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across business units.
- Explore and implement AI-driven process improvements, applying machine learning and analytics to enable smarter decision-making.
Leadership & Strategy
Serve as the lead automation developer on the team, mentoring junior developers and guiding best practices.Define automation standards, governance, and frameworks to ensure consistency and sustainability of solutions.Partner with business leaders and IT stakeholders to identify automation opportunities that align with strategic objectives.Cross-Functional Collaboration
Build strong relationships with teams across finance, operations, merchandising, supply chain, and other business groups.Translate business requirements into technical solutions, ensuring successful implementation and adoption.Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.Maintenance & Support
Oversee the ongoing maintenance and support of existing automations and workflows, ensuring reliability and minimal disruption to business processes.Monitor and troubleshoot automation performance, driving continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and IT standards.Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Alteryx and UiPath for process automation and RPA development.Strong knowledge of Databricks and Snowflake for data engineering, transformation, and advanced analytics.Familiarity with cloud platforms and API integrations for scalable automation.Working knowledge of Python.Qualifications & Education
5+ years of experience in automation development, data engineering, or related technical roles.Proven track record of leading enterprise automation initiatives.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (master's preferred).PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
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