Director, Software Engineering – Web Platform

Oversees day to day application development projects and engineering while leading continuous improvement on process definition and compliance. Directly manages software engineers and project managers. Delivers on commitments to discipline partners and collaborates with architects on major digital initiatives across multiple channels (voice, web, mobile, API). Functions as the technical decision-maker and problem solver to deliver projects on time and on budget. Promotes project quality and manages the application development team to promote satisfaction with all technology teams and business partners by following standard application development tools and processes. Manages continuous improvement program to improve quality, consistency, and client satisfaction. Manages Web Platform KPIs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

10+ years of application development leadership experience that includes:

7+ years of technical experience within architecture development, integration of backend systems, and development

In-depth knowledge of integration approaches and architectures

Deep understanding of the cloud-native solution, microservices-architecture, and at least one or more of the following areas: API orchestration architecture, mobile-front end architecture, Micro Front end architecture

Demonstratable experience using AI tools to automate development tatsks.

Knowledge of backend technologies – Node.JS, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Spring boot, Kafka, Spark

Digital Customer Experience platforms (Adobe AEM (or other CMS) and Marketing Cloud, Analytics, DTM, Target, Search & Promote)

React, NextJS, TypeScript and CSS for large scale website development

Expertise with A/B testing and different methodologies applied to execute

Ability to bridge the gap between technology and business

Self-driven, curious and a fast learner, and able to work in a fast-paced environment launching new consumer products to market

Possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Relevant experience in systems integration and development, package analysis, and implementation

Excellent collaborator, working in fully agile product or software delivery teams regionally

Experience with Automation, CI/CD, Release Management processes and Application Deployments to Adobe Cloud.

Strong understanding of API platforms, back-end services, database and networking components of full stack infrastructure

Working in a Product-based model and building strong partnerships with Product owners by providing innovative technology solutions to complex business problems

Ability to communicate complex technology solutions to both Product owners in a business-friendly manner and to Enterprise Architects in most technical detail

Direct management of complex budgets in excess of $5M+ annual direct and indirect costs

Direct management of cross functional, sourced, or matrixed teams

Undergraduate/graduate degree or equivalent education + experience

Demonstrated success leading medium- to large-scale initiatives/transformations

Proven management experience in strategic planning and budgeting within one or more business groups

Experience with and knowledge of IT outsourcing activities in a managed services environment

Proven management experience in application development across waterfall and agile environments.

Proven knowledge of SDLC

Good process management, negotiating, influencing and problem resolution skills

Proven ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Knowledge of business environment, service requirements and hospitality culture

Demonstrated ability to assess customer/client needs, creatively approach solutions, decide and influence appropriate courses of action

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas in easy to understand business terms

Ability to