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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. From sales and margin to operations and expenses, our Finance team provides consistent, accurate information to cross-functional partners to support PetSmart's growth initiatives.

About the Location

Collaborative Work Environment:
At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Phoenix Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of four days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to one remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.

About the Job

This role will work in our Phoenix Home Office - Visa sponsorship is not availabie for this role

The Senior Automation Developer is responsible for independently designing, developing, and supporting scalable automation solutions that optimize and streamline enterprise business processes. This role serves as a senior technical contributor within the automation team, leading complex workflow initiatives end-to-end from requirements and design through deployment and operational support.

Core Responsibilities:

 

Automation Development 

• Work with the automation team and key stakeholders to identify automation opportunities, gather requirements, and design optimal solutions
• Independently lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of complex automation solutions with minimal oversight
• Build and maintain reliable workflows leveraging software including UiPath, Alteryx, Databricks, Snowflake, and related intelligent automation capabilities
• Support production deployments, monitoring, and root-cause analysis to ensure workflow stability and operational reliability

Maintenance & Support

• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues
• Conduct workflow testing (positive/negative scenarios) and document results
• Create process documentation, workflow diagrams, and technical specifications 
• Develop enhancement requests for existing automations

Collaboration 

• Work collaboratively with business partners to deliver automation solutions in a reasonable timeframe
• Lead workflow design discussions with business partners
• Communicate progress and risks clearly to automation team and business partners
• Support junior developers in their design and development efforts through technical guidance and reviews of workflows & technical designs

Technical Skills 

• Proficiency in automation tools such as UiPath, Alteryx, or similar tools
• Working knowledge of SQL and Python preferred
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and API integrations
• Strong understanding of enterprise data structures, process design, and scalable data processing concepts

Qualifications & Education 

• 4+ years of automation design, development and implementation experience 
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) and be able to work well with team members, stakeholders, etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exhibit dependability, a positive attitude, and attention to detail 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field

Additional Job Considerations

• This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
• Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
• On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.

* This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.

About the Culture

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• “Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

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.

Qualifications:

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed. 

We’re more than a workplace, we’re Team PetSmart. Together, we grow, collaborate, and challenge ourselves to be the best in all we do. Our culture is built on belonging and shared purpose, where every voice and experience matters. Guided by our values, we strive to do what’s right, lead responsibly, and bring our passion for pets to life every day. Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You might be the right fit for this role or another opportunity across Team PetSmart.

Our home office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:

• Pet-friendly environment, bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions, enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• “Top Dog” gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• “Sit & Stay” Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• “Lil Paws” NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services, Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

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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