Director, Engineering

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the development of large-scale software applications. This role involves managing engineering teams, advocating for engineering-led initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of robust solutions. With a focus on cultivating a positive company culture and optimizing development processes, you will drive the technical vision and strategy in a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about mentoring talent and enhancing developer experience, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in management role leading software engineering teams.
• 10+ years of experience delivering software in development teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of large-scale software applications.
• Partner with Product Management to set product strategy and vision.

Skills

React

Node.JS

Java

Agile Methodologies

Test Automation

Continuous Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Essential Functions:
• Own, oversee, and execute the development, testing, deployment, and delivery of large-scale software applications. Manage engineering managers.
• Work with engineering managers to design high-volume, high availability microservices in AWS to meet the business requirements. Drive tribe-level development methodology.
• Partner with Product Management to set product and development strategy and vision with an eye towards balancing productivity and customer experience.
• Advocate for engineering-led initiatives that improve speed, quality, agility, and developer experience. Ensure quality of technical solutions provided by the team.
• Deliver robust and scalable solutions, incorporating in new technologies as appropriate.
• Coach managers in both their technical and professional development. Identify and coordinate tribe training needs.
• Recruit, retain and develop exceptional engineering talent.
• Cultivate a positive company culture that values cross team collaboration and trust.
• Continuously optimize team and development processes. Define tribe-level policies and procedures, as necessary.
• Own tribe-level budgets.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, related technical field or equivalent self-study.
• 7 years in management role leading a team of software engineers.
• 10 years professional technical experience delivery software as part of a development team utilizing React, Node.JS or Java.
• Understanding and practical application of development methodologies, test automation, and continuous integration strategies.
• Experience in an agile environment.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical and functional skills of team members.

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