Manager, Software Engineering

▶ Who we are

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 84,500 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 96-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day. Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience – and we need your help.

▶ About This Opportunity

Overview

7-Eleven is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead Digital software development teams. The Engineering Manager will work closely with IT and business leaders, understand short and long-term business goals, and collaborate on plans to achieve those goals by delivering leading-edge systems using best-in-class SDLC and a highly motivated team.  Deliver the organizational goals aligning with the retail strategy.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the overall development life cycle of the software solutions and managing complex projects with significant bottom-line impact 
• Working with team in developing a strategy and road map to provide compelling capabilities for the client community that helps them succeed in their goals. 

• Developing the best technical design and approach for new product development. 
• Instilling best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules. 
• Delivering projects according to timelines and scope
• Managing development projects with proper prioritization, planning of projects and features, Stakeholder management and tracking of external commitments
• Translating business requirements into technical solutions, recommending alternative technical and business approaches where appropriate

• Leading engineering efforts to meet aggressive timelines with optimal solutions within budget.
• Facilitating technical discussions and drive solutions forward to achieve business needs and ensure alignment to strategic technology vision.
• Delivering operational excellence; monitoring of production services
• Helping direct reports grow in their technical skills and career path.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent
• 10+ years combined working experience in RESTful Service / API Development using server-side technologies.
• 7+ years of experience as a Developer (preferred experience with Java/JavaScript/C#/Full stack).
• 3+ years of experience as a technical manager & direct people management experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Cloud Technologies such as AWS, Azure and GCP.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Java/JavaScript/TypeScript programming language and Microservices architecture with JRE or Node.js runtime.
• Extensive experience running medium to large/complex projects with multiple dependencies, planning implementation and support of business application components, including change & release management.
• Advanced knowledge of RESTful Services, Middleware Technologies, and Database Design, including experience with both Relational and NoSQL databases (MongoDB)

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, propose and implement timely, cost effective, quality solutions for all applications within area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate and lead technical discussions and drive solutions forward to achieve business needs.
• Demonstrated experience with designing or working with highly available and reliable systems including work on technical design and architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD automation preferred.
• Strong experience facilitating issue intervention and driving improvements.

• Strong skills in risks identification, tracking and planned mitigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong innovation, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Agile Framework.

*Position not eligible for sponsorship

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If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.