Position Summary...

The Director of Software Engineering will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of our software engineering teams, primarily working with offshore providers. This role requires a balance of technical expertise, project management skills, and strong intercultural communication abilities.

What you'll do...

Responsibilities:

Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning.

Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.

Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy.

Coding/Technical:

• Extensive skills in web development, with proficiency in CSS, HTML, NodeJS, and React.
• Experience with ETL development, including SSIS, Kafka, and Airflow, and is adept at accessing multiple data environments such as DB2, GCP, Informix, msSql, mySql, and Oracle.
• Testing skills with tools like Cypress, Jest, and Selenium.
• Experience with DevOps, including Looper/Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in maintaining legacy systems, namely MS .Net Programming with C#, Apache, and PeRL web development.
• Broad knowledge in UI/UX Development and Mobile Application Development, particularly with React Native.
• Knowledgeable in Agile Development Methodology and Database Administration.
• A good understanding of Open Source technologies.

Program Monitoring: Requires knowledge of: Program metrics; Program Reporting, logging tools and processes; Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CICD) To provide support to relevant stakeholders to drive adherence to performance metrics of the program for different projects. Take appropriate measures when required to bring program health on track in case of adversity. Provide inputs to improve the throughput, efficiency, and effectiveness of programs. Manage CICD through tracking and reviewing deployment schedules and guiding team throughout the process.

Architecture Acumen: Requires knowledge of: Architectural principles; Systems and environment behavior; Architectural Styles, Patterns and plans; Architectural standards; Non-functional System performance parameters; Technology Strategy. To assist in decomposing the product architecture into multiple components and modules and define architectural specifications for each module. Create/Apply the right architectural pattern across the module as indicated in the architectural plan to obtain the right result. Define the architecture blueprint for the various components within a product/solution. Analyze system performance impacting the complete product for non-functional requirements like reliability, operability, performance efficiency and security.

Qualifications:

• College Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.  A Bachelor degree is preferred.
• 7 of years experience in Product and/or Software Engineering
• People Leadership experience 3-5 years, Proven experience managing offshore providers.
• Any required certifications:  ​​Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Scaled Agile – SAFe Certified​

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Minimum Qualifications...

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Preferred Qualifications...

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Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

Primary Location…

1940 ARGENTIA RD, MISSISSAUGA, ON L5N 1P9, Canada

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