Senior Director of Software Architecture & Delivery

Circana; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 172,000 - 233,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Sr Director of Software Engineering to lead the design and delivery of custom applications for the data analytics space. You will direct both onshore and offshore development teams, drive architecture decisions, and oversee full lifecycle development across multiple U.S.

locations. Ideally you bring a Master's in CS or related field, 7+ years in software development, and proven leadership in large-scale, cloud-based projects using Java, Python, and modern UI frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Computer Science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of software engineering or software development experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience guiding technical IT teams.
• Experience with architecture designs, cloud deployment, and large-scale web platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of custom applications for the CPG and data analytics industry across multiple U.S. locations.
• Manage IT development teams, including both onshore and offshore resources.
• Architect, design, and develop custom web applications from concept through deployment.
• Oversee the full application lifecycle, including requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-production support.

Skills

Java development

Python

Node.js/Angular/React.js

Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure)

Machine Learning

Software architecture

Leadership experience

Agile methodologies

Education

Master’s in Computer Science or related field

Bachelor's degree + 9 years experience alternative

Job description

Circana is seeking a Sr Director of Software Engineering to lead the design and delivery of custom applications for the data analytics space. You will direct both onshore and offshore development teams, drive architecture decisions, and oversee full lifecycle development across multiple U.S.

locations. Ideally you bring a Master's in CS or related field, 7+ years in software development, and proven leadership in large-scale, cloud-based projects using Java, Python, and modern UI frameworks.