Senior Director, Software Engineering — AI & Data Solutions

Circana; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 183,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Circana is seeking a Sr. Directors, Software Engineer to lead design and delivery of custom applications for the data analytics and CPG sectors. The role oversees onshore and offshore teams, shaping technical visions and aligning with stakeholders across multiple worksites in the U.S.

HQ is in Chicago, IL. The position emphasizes modern UI, Java, Python, ML and cloud deployment, with a strong focus on engineering excellence and scalable platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 7 years of experience as a Software Engineer or in software development.
• Hands-on software development experience in data analytics.
• 2 years leading and guiding technical IT teams.
• Experience with UI frameworks/interfaces, Java, Python, Node.js/Angular, React.js.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure) and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and deliver custom applications and solutions.
• Lead IT development teams, including offshore resources.
• Oversee the complete application lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and refine solutions.
• Build and maintain high-performing teams to execute technical visions.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Coordinate onshore and offshore teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Java development

Python

UI frameworks

Machine Learning

Big data

Agile methodologies

Cloud concepts

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

React.js

Angular

Node.js

Job description

Circana is seeking a Sr. Directors, Software Engineer to lead design and delivery of custom applications for the data analytics and CPG sectors. The role oversees onshore and offshore teams, shaping technical visions and aligning with stakeholders across multiple worksites in the U.S.

HQ is in Chicago, IL. The position emphasizes modern UI, Java, Python, ML and cloud deployment, with a strong focus on engineering excellence and scalable platforms.