Senior Lead Software Developer Database | Acushnet Company

acushnetgolf; Fairhaven (MA); On-site; USD 137,483 - 175,017; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

401k with company match

Health Savings Account

Flexible spending accounts

Pet insurance

Education assistance

Associate Store access

Job summary

Acushnet Company seeks a Senior Lead Software Developer to drive innovation across global direct-to-consumer platforms. You will design, develop, and maintain complex business applications in Snowflake or Databricks, leveraging Python and SQL, and mentor a team of developers.

This role emphasizes architecture leadership, Agile practices, collaboration with business and technical teams, and ensuring quality through testing, documentation, and 24/7 support.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in systems engineering and software development.
• Strong Python and SQL expertise; experience with Databricks or Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex business applications in Snowflake or Databricks environments.
• Mentor developers, guide architecture decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Champion best practices, participate in Agile sprints, and ensure operational excellence with testing and documentation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Snowflake

Cloud AWS

Azure

Data modeling

Leadership

Communication

Agile

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

MS preferred

Tools

APIs

Middleware

ETL tooling

Job description

Where Performance Meets Purpose

Join a team that values excellence and innovation, at a company known for its iconic golf brands. At Acushnet Company, your background and experience contribute to creating the best products for dedicated golfers worldwide. Here, your performance has purpose.

What You Will Be Doing

Join our Digital Technology team as a Senior Lead Software Developer and drive innovation across global direct-to-consumer platforms. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex business applications in Snowflake or Databricks environments, leveraging your expertise in SQL and Python. You’ll champion development best practices, participate in Agile sprints, and deliver high-quality solutions that enable organizational change and continuous improvement. As a technical leader, you will mentor developers, guide architecture decisions, and collaborate with business and technical teams to align solutions with strategic goals. This position offers the opportunity to influence technology standards, integrate emerging tools, and ensure operational excellence through robust testing, documentation, and 24/7 application support. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about building scalable, cutting-edge solutions, we want to hear from you.

What You Bring

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 10+ years in systems engineering and software development
• Strong expertise in Python and SQL
• Proven experience with Databricks or Snowflake
• Familiarity with middleware, APIs, and integration frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Solid understanding of data modeling, databases, and analytics solutions
• Performance optimization experience
• Good understanding of ERP and CRM systems
• Strong leadership and team mentoring abilities
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Skilled at translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, and vendors
• Deep knowledge of modern application architectures and development methodologies (Waterfall, Agile)
• SQL-based BI analytics background and Python proficiency required
• Travel as required

Our Commitment to You

At Acushnet Company, we are committed to helping our associates thrive both personally and professionally. From the start, you and your family, including domestic partners, will benefit from a comprehensive suite of health and well-being programs. Enjoy the advantages of paid time off, an onsite fitness center, acupuncture, physical therapy, wellness coaches, and more. Our financial benefits are designed to secure your future, offering a 401k with company match, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts. Additionally, you'll enjoy perks like pet insurance, legal planning, education assistance, and exclusive access to our Associate Store. At Acushnet Company, your performance has purpose, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Pay Range: $137,483.00-$175,017.00

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at Acushnet Company and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

Interview Preparation Questions

• Describe a complex data platform you’ve led (Snowflake or Databricks) that supported global, direct-to-consumer workloads. How did you design the data model, optimize performance, and ensure reliability at scale?
• Walk me through how you lead cross-functional teams to deliver data products: how you translate business requirements into technical designs, manage sprints, handle on-call support, and mentor developers.

EEO and Additional Statements

• Acushnet Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. EEO Employer/Veteran/Disabled.
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