Lead software engineer (merchandising)

The Lead Software Engineer (LSE) is a senior technical expert recognized for deep expertise within a strategic functional area. This role applies advanced technical knowledge to design, develop, and deliver software solutions using modern technology stacks. The LSE leads large and complex initiatives with onshore and offshore resources, defines software components for enterprise-scale systems, and drives delivery with minimal oversight through strong technical, organizational, and leadership skills.

Job Responsibility

• Designs changes to new and existing applications. (35%)
• Develops and debugs software in support of new and existing applications. (30%)
• Project leadership, cost estimation and task planning. (20%)
• Mentors/coaches junior team members. (10%)

Job Qualifications

• Collaborate with decision makers, external vendors and stakeholders to define complex business requirements
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical information in a condensed manner both verbally and in writing.
• Take initiative to contact stakeholders and research solutions when problems are encountered
• Understanding of complex Retail and Technology concepts.
• Recognized expert in one strategic domain with advanced knowledge in at least one additional domain
• Generates commitment and enthusiasm from others to set and achieve challenging goals and objectives
• Experience leading teams and demonstrates a mastery in all aspects of software development activities
• Assists in career development, staff mentoring and succession planning for engineers
• Understands and implements architectural vision for performance, extensibility and availability
• Leads scope of work estimation, cost estimates, task planning, forecasting, scheduling and staff requirements definitions
• Leads complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
• Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Educate team on technology changes applicable to their domain and how to apply them to their business area.
• Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering
• Assigns tasks to both on-shore and off-shore team members to leverage strengths or enhance knowledge

Education/Experience

• Seven or more years of experience in software development within an IT organization or equivalent educational experience.
• Three or more years of experience working with relational database technologies such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, trade school education, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with higher-level programming languages such as C#, Java, or similar technologies.