IT Tech Lead II - Web

Sub-Zero, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with profit sharing

On-site clinic and fitness center

Education assistance

EV charging

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Sub-Zero Group in Madison, WI, seeks an IT Tech Lead II – Web to lead the web team and digital platforms. You will mentor developers and analysts, set technical direction, and drive secure, scalable solutions.

You will partner with stakeholders, drive architecture and governance, and balance innovation with reliability and debt management. This role offers strong growth and impact within a luxury appliance brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required.
• Experience managing relationships with external vendors and partners.
• Experience as a technical lead/architect for AEM and related platforms.
• Ability to define roadmaps, architecture standards, and governance.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise web solutions in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of web developers and analysts.
• Serve as the technical authority for web platforms (AEM, Coveo, Cloudflare).
• Define architectural standards, best practices, and governance processes.
• Provide hands‑on leadership through solution design and code reviews.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Oversee delivery across initiatives, ensuring quality and reliability.
• Drive platform strategy, roadmaps, and balance innovation with technical debt.
• Manage team capacity and prioritize work for ongoing delivery.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners to ensure successful solutions.
• Represent the web team in leadership discussions and strategic tech decisions.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Hands‑on solution design

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Software Engineering

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Coveo

Cloudflare

Job description

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right, with integrity, teamwork, and accountability.

The Web team is focused on delivering world-class digital experiences and products while operating in an Agile SCRUM methodology alongside our business stakeholders. Team roles encompass development, QA, support, automation/DevOps enrichment, and the team members are highly collaborative.

Growth and development are important aspects of this position. Whether you aspire to be a leader or a technical expert, this position will set you up for success in the future.

Primary Responsibilities

As the IT Tech Lead II – Web, you will provide both technical and people leadership for Sub-Zero Group's web team and digital platforms. You will be responsible for managing, mentoring, and developing a team of developers and analysts while serving as the technical expert for the technologies that power our web experiences. This role will drive solution architecture, establish technical standards, oversee platform health and delivery execution, and partner with business and technology stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions. Success in this role requires a balance of hands‑on technical expertise, strategic thinking, team leadership, and cross‑functional collaboration.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of web developers and analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Serve as the technical authority for the organization's web platforms and supporting technologies, including Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Coveo, Cloudflare, and related digital solutions.
• Define and uphold architectural standards, development best practices, and governance processes to ensure secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, troubleshooting, and guidance on complex technical challenges.
• Partner with business stakeholders, architects, and project teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Oversee technical delivery across multiple initiatives, ensuring projects are completed with quality, reliability, and alignment to business objectives.
• Drive platform strategy, roadmap planning, and continuous improvement efforts while balancing innovation, operational excellence, and technical debt management.
• Manage team capacity, priorities, and resource planning to support project delivery and ongoing operational support activities.
• Collaborate with external vendors and technology partners to ensure successful solution delivery and adherence to established standards.
• Represent the web team in leadership discussions and contribute to strategic technology decisions that support the organization's digital objectives.

We value our employees by providing:

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings and profit sharing
• On-site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave

This position requires a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and background check, which will be administered after a conditional job offer is extended. A negative drug/alcohol test result is required for employment. Refusal to take the test or a positive result may disqualify a candidate from further consideration. All drug testing will be conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Computer Science or related field.

Bachelors or better in Software Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

Experience managing relationships with external vendors, implementation partners, and technology providers.

Strong background in web application architecture, system integrations, security, scalability, and performance optimization.

Experience serving as a technical lead or architect for Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) and related digital experience platforms.

Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across business and technology organizations.

Demonstrated success defining technical roadmaps, architecture standards, and governance practices for enterprise web solutions.

8 years:

8 years:

Experience delivering enterprise web and digital experience solutions in a complex business environment.

3 years:

3 years:

Experience leading technical teams, including performance management, coaching, and career development of direct reports.

8 years:

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