Senior Engineer- Product Information Management (PIM)

POSITION SUMMARY:The Senior Application Engineer – Product Information Management (PIM) is responsible for the technical administration, support, integration, enhancement, and delivery of enterprise PIM platforms. This role serves as the primary IT owner for PIM applications and associated integrations, ensuring data quality, platform stability, system performance, and alignment with business objectives.The ideal candidate possesses hands-on experience implementing and supporting PIM solutions in a complex retail environment and understands how product data supports Merchandising, eCommerce, Supply Chain, Marketing, Digital Assets, and Store Operations. This individual will partner closely with business stakeholders while maintaining primary accountability for the technical health, architecture, and evolution of the platform.Key ResponsibilitiesApplication Engineering & SupportServe as the technical owner for enterprise PIM applications and related technologies.Provide Level 2 and Level 3 application support, troubleshooting complex system, integration, and data issues.Manage application upgrades, patches, configurations, and platform releases.Monitor application performance, availability, and data processing activities.Configure workflows, business rules, user roles, permissions, and system settings.Develop and maintain technical documentation, support procedures, and knowledge base articles.Participate in on-call support and production issue resolution as needed.Solution DeliveryLead technical implementation and enhancement projects for PIM platforms.Translate business requirements into technical designs and solution specifications.Collaborate with architects, developers, vendors, and infrastructure teams to implement scalable solutions.Support project planning, testing strategies, deployment activities, and release management.Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product data quality and operational efficiency.Integration & Data ManagementDesign, support, and troubleshoot integrations between the PIM platform and:ERP SystemseCommerce PlatformsMarketplace SolutionsProduct Lifecycle Management (PLM) SystemsDigital Asset Management (DAM) PlatformsWarehouse Management Systems (WMS)Merchandising SystemsData Warehouse and Analytics PlatformsSupplier Data SourcesSupport APIs, ETL processes, event-driven integrations, middleware, and file-based interfaces.Analyze and resolve complex data synchronization and interface failures.Ensure data integrity, governance, and consistency across enterprise systems.Collaborate with business data stewards to improve product data quality and standards.Technical Analysis & TroubleshootingPerform root cause analysis and permanently resolve recurring application issues.Troubleshoot data, workflow, integration, and performance-related problems.Partner with infrastructure, cloud, database, and security teams to support enterprise application requirements.Lead incident management, problem management, and change management activities following ITIL best practices.Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies.Vendor & Cross-Functional CollaborationAct as the primary technical liaison with PIM software vendors and implementation partners.Coordinate vendor support tickets, escalations, and enhancement requests.Work closely with Merchandising, eCommerce, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Product Content teams to understand evolving business needs.Provide technical consultation regarding platform capabilities, best practices, and future roadmap opportunities.Participate in architecture reviews and technology governance processes.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.Experience10+ years supporting enterprise applications in a retail, eCommerce, or distribution environment.7+ years implementing, administering, or supporting Product Information Management (PIM) platforms.Proven experience delivering complex system integrations and managing enterprise application support.Experience supporting SaaS and/or cloud-based applications in a large-scale enterprise environment.Technical SkillsExperience with one or more PIM platforms such as:Stibo Systems STEPSalsifyInformatica PIMSyndigoSimilar enterprise PIM solutionsStrong knowledge of:SQL and relational databasesREST APIs and web servicesETL and data integration technologiesAzure, AWS, or Google Cloud environmentsXML, JSON, CSV, and product data structuresData quality and governance conceptsApplication monitoring and support toolsDevOps, CI/CD, and release management practicesITIL processes and service managementPreferred QualificationsExperience in retail, sporting goods, outdoor retail, or omni-channel commerce environments.Experience integrating PIM platforms with ERP, PLM, DAM, eCommerce, and marketplace solutions.Knowledge of GS1 standards, product taxonomy, digital content management, and item onboarding processes.Experience with Power BI, Azure Data Factory, MuleSoft, Boomi, or other enterprise integration technologies.ITIL Foundation, Cloud Platform, or PIM-related certifications.Full Time Benefits Summary:Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!MedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountFlexible Spending AccountVoluntary benefits401k Retirement SavingsPaid holidaysPaid vacationPaid sick timeBass Pro Cares FundAnd more!Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.Reasonable AccommodationsQualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io Pro ShopsSummaryLocation: Springfield, MO (Bass Pro Shops Base Camp)Type: Full time