Lead Software Engineer **

Overview

A Lead Software Engineer (LSE) is recognized as an expert in their strategic functional area and uses a
systematic application of advanced technical knowledge to deliver software solutions using modern day
technology stacks. The LSE leads large complex projects consisting of on-shore and off-shore resources, uses strong organizational and leadership skills to set and maintain efficient development progress, and defines all software components for large-scale systems with minimal oversight

Duties & Responsibilities:
Designs changes to new and existing applications35%
Develops and debugs software in support of new and existing applications30%
Project leadership, cost estimation and task planning20%
Mentors/coaches junior team members10%
Provides support for production applications (24x7) 5

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
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

Other Skills:
Excellent collaborative and communication skills to work with the business and development teams.
Experience working with the third-party vendor teams located onsite and offshore.
Demonstrate deep expertise in complex merchandising processes and retail supply chain principles
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
Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support
of procurement and development efforts
Educate teams on technology changes applicable to their domain and how to apply them to their
business area.
Qualifications
Work Experience &/or Education:
7+ years experience in software development in an IT organization or equivalent educational experience.
3+ years experience with a relational database (i.e., Oracle, MSSQL, Postgres, etc.).
Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field, trade school or equivalent work experience.
Experience with a higher-level language (i.e. C#, Python, Java, etc.)