Circana

Director of Software Engineering

Circana United States

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Director of Software Engineering


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Circana (formerly IRI and NPD) is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.


At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.


Learn more at www.circana.com.


What will you be doing?

You will spearhead the technical development of a cutting-edge mobile application. In this role, you'll provide strategic direction and technical leadership throughout the app's lifecycle, from conception to launch. You'll lead a dynamic team of developers, collaborate with designers, and work closely with product managers to build an intuitive and feature-rich email client that meets our users' needs. Your expertise will guide the technical decisions and innovations that shape a superior user experience.


Job Responsibilities

  1. Lead and manage a team of offshore developers, project managers, and quality assurance professionals to deliver high-quality software solutions.
  2. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications and design.
  3. Drive the architecture design process, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency of the access management and data scoping module.
  4. Define and implement best practices for development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications.
  5. Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery within budget.
  6. Act as the main point of contact for all communication related to the access management and data scoping module, including updates, issues, and resolutions.


Requirements

[4-5 requirements a candidate should have to be considered for the role]

  1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
  2. Proven experience (minimum 10 years) in a development management role, preferably in a software development or IT services environment.
  3. Strong technical background with expertise in access management, data scoping, and security protocols.
  4. Experience managing (minimum 3 years) offshore development teams, including developers, project managers, and QA resources.
  5. Proficiency in software development methodologies, tools, and technologies (e.g., Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms).
  6. Experience working with Java, Spring Boot, building REST APIs
  7. Hands-on experience with MVC, MVP and other pub-sub or observable pattern architectures. Exposure to any type of Big Data.
  8. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders.
  9. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative and efficient solutions.


Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

  • Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
  • Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
  • Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
  • Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
  • Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
  • Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
  • Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Remote


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  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Engineering, Information Technology, and Product Management
  • Industries

    Information Services and Consumer Services

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