Engineer Merchandising Systems

Overview Live the experience. From professional empowerment to continual learning opportunities. From ongoing investment in new and emerging technologies to a career of self-determination. At Ulta Beauty, our tech team is critical to our scalability—and is recognized that way. We’ve been defined as a “mature start-up.” A place where interdepartmental exposure, open doors, and genuine collaboration is ubiquitous. Where challenges come fast and furious, requiring agility, mental dexterity, and creativity. Where our passion for better solutions drives us and is core to who we are. We’re engineering for the future of retail, and it’s no-holds-barred. But for those motivated by continual change and ambiguity, by superior leadership, by whip smart colleagues who will press you daily for your very best, you’ll find that virtually nothing’s impossible at Ulta Beauty. THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE: The Engineer designs, develops, and supports scalable technology solutions in a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role takes ownership of feature delivery across the technology stack and contributes to software quality, operational stability, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Engineers partner closely with Product Owners, QA, and peer engineers to refine requirements, solve technical problems, and deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions aligned to business objectives. Engineers are expected to demonstrate fluency in modern engineering practices, including the effective and responsible use of AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed, quality, and operational efficiency. YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS BY: Design, develop, test, and implement software solutions across applications, APIs, and data layersBuild scalable, maintainable, secure, and resilient code following engineering standards and best practicesLeverage AI-assisted engineering tools to accelerate development, improve testing coverage, enhance troubleshooting, and streamline documentation activitiesContribute to technical design discussions, solution refinement, and architectural decisionsCollaborate with Product Owners and team members to refine user stories and acceptance criteriaDevelop and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliabilitySupport CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, infrastructure automation, and DevOps practicesTroubleshoot and resolve application, integration, and environment issues across the software lifecycleParticipate in performance optimization, scalability improvements, and operational stability initiativesConduct code reviews and contribute to improving engineering practices, standards, and automation capabilitiesPartner cross-functionally with QA, infrastructure, security, data, and business teams to support solution deliveryIdentify opportunities for automation, AI enablement, simplification, and process improvement ESSENTIALS FOR SUCCESS: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience3–5 years of software engineering or related technical experienceStrong experience with one or more programming languages, frameworks, and modern development practicesExperience building, testing, and supporting scalable applications and servicesFamiliarity with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and DevOps conceptsExperience with debugging, troubleshooting, and code review processesFamiliarity with AI-assisted software development tools, generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, or intelligent automation capabilities preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teamsPassion for continuous learning, innovation, and improving engineering practicesAbility to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environmentOff-hours support including 24x7 on-call responsibilities may be requiredMinimal travel required (training/conferences) Preferred experience with: o9 Merchandising systemsEnterprise Retail Systems experienceBlue Yonder Space and Floor planning experienceOracle ApexOracle PLSQLAtlassian – Jira - ML1 - HYBRID The pay range for this position is $88,200.00 - $125,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta About At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.