Senior Manager, Engineering

Sysco Northeast Rdc; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent logistics company based in Olathe, Kansas is seeking a senior software engineering leader. The ideal candidate will oversee software development, manage engineering teams, and possess significant experience with cloud technologies. Applicants should have at least 10 years in IT, including successful team leadership and expertise in React, Node.JS, or Java. This role involves strategic vision, project management, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive IT experience.
• 8 years professional technical experience in software development.
• 5 years leading a team of software engineers.
• 5 years experience with software development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and delivery of software applications.
• Manage and mentor engineering team members.
• Design high-volume, high availability microservices.

Skills

React

Node.JS

Java

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Cloud environment (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own, oversee, and execute the development, testing, deployment, and delivery of large-scale software applications, ensuring delivery of high quality, robust, and scalable solutions on a regular basis, incorporating new technologies as appropriate. Partner with Product Management to set product and development strategy and vision with an eye towards balancing productivity and customer experience. Lead team in providing high level project estimates. Advocate for engineering-led initiatives that improve speed, quality, agility, and developer experience. Manage and mentor engineering team members in both technical and professional development, ensuring quality of technical solutions provided by the team. Work with team members to design high-volume, high availability microservices in a public cloud environment (AWS or GCP or Azure) to meet the business requirements and make senior-level technical contributions. Drive team-level development methodology. Identify and coordinate tribe training needs. Recruit, retain and develop exceptional engineering talent. Cultivate a positive company culture that values cross team collaboration and trust. Continuously optimize team and development processes. Act as a coach during conflict management and leverages crisis management techniques, solve escalated issues and directly contribute to problem resolution. Rapidly adapt to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Adjust project plans based on input from staff and stakeholders. Determine objectives, set priorities, and delegate work. Ensure project(s) is aligned with strategic vision and subsequent priorities. Responsible for a portfolio of products, features, components, or solutions in a team leadership role and associated performance metrics. Develop project teams and staffing plans based on consideration of strategic objectives and vision. Support senior leadership and finance business partner on IT business case creation. Consider financial data when making decisions. Directly communicate with a broad range of business and technical stakeholders across the organization, utilizing advanced knowledge to deliver technical presentations to a variety of audiences including key stakeholders. Synthesize data and other information to arrive at insights and develop compelling stories for team members and/or stakeholders. Identify risks and their potential outcomes and implement working solutions. Serves as an industry authority and thought leader internally.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field AND 10 years progressive IT experience, including 8 years of professional technical experience delivering software as part of a development team utilizing React, Node.JS or Java., 5 years’ experience in leading a team of software engineers, 5 years' experience in practical application of software development methodologies, and continuous integration strategies, and 5 years' experience in an agile environment.