The Sr. Advanced Software Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the software engineers and quality engineers for the front end Checkout/Cart team and the front end Post Order team, which includes Cart, Checkout, Grocer Pickup and Delivery, Substitutions, Receipts, Refunds, and Purchase History. These two teams are at the heart of our eCommerce experience and are critical to improving key business performance metrics.
Direct and manage the software design, development, implementation and support of multiple teams and/or their supporting processes to meet organizational expectations. Lead the strategic direction and function as a liaison across the Technology and Digital organization, and business stakeholders. Lead and uphold the associate continuous high-performance process. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
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Minimum
Desired
Any experience in a software development position
5+ years of software engineering leadership experience.
Experience with front-end technologies (native mobile development and web development)
Retail/eCommerce experience.
Manage development and support team(s) and associates who are responsible for all phases of the system development and implementation process including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and ongoing support
Lead multiple product domains, development projects/initiatives, working closely with technology and business/product management to identify and translate complex business requirements into architectural design
Provide technical consulting and leadership, identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies that assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives
Manage relationship with business stakeholders and third parties (as appropriate), ensuring high standards and quality of technical solutions, keeping abreast of latest technology developments
Drive technology change management and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure processes are in place to reduce performance and production incidents
Act as an expert on the products and features teams and associates are building to solve the user problems identified with your product management partner
Work with Product Management to prioritize, scope and plan business milestones
Support timely delivery of software solutions to deliver business needs, while providing a transparent view to progress
Administer all facets of associate administration including hiring, performance management, resource allocation and associate development
Monitor systems performance and resolution of production incidents, which may require 24 hr/7-day week coverage
Drive continuous organizational improvements
Maintain regular communications to team members regarding the enterprise and technology initiatives
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Manage development and support team(s) and associates who are responsible for all phases of the system development and implementation process including analysis, design, development, implementation, testing, and ongoing support
Lead multiple product domains, development projects/initiatives, working closely with technology and business/product management to identify and translate complex business requirements into architectural design
Provide technical consulting and leadership, identifying and implementing new uses of information technologies that assist the functional business units in meeting their strategic objectives
Manage relationship with business stakeholders and third parties (as appropriate), ensuring high standards and quality of technical solutions, keeping abreast of latest technology developments
Drive technology change management and collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure processes are in place to reduce performance and production incidents
Act as an expert on the products and features teams and associates are building to solve the user problems identified with your product management partner
Work with Product Management to prioritize, scope and plan business milestones
Support timely delivery of software solutions to deliver business needs, while providing a transparent view to progress
Administer all facets of associate administration including hiring, performance management, resource allocation and associate development
Monitor systems performance and resolution of production incidents, which may require 24 hr/7-day week coverage
Drive continuous organizational improvements
Maintain regular communications to team members regarding the enterprise and technology initiatives
Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation