What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Software Engineering position at Blain's Farm & Fleet?
At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.
As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years!
- Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
- All major Holidays & Birthday off
- Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
- Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
- Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
- Profit Sharing
- 401(K) with company match
The Director of Software Engineering will oversee and optimize the development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions and IT Infrastructure. This position is crucial in maintaining operational stability of the company’s systems while driving innovation and efficiency. This role focuses on supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives for both current and future states.
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Strategic Planning
- Define, develop, implement, and execute the software and DevOps strategy and framework that are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives
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Software Development
- Oversee the management and optimization of software solutions for all business applications, including ecommerce platforms
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DevOps and Infrastructure
- Design and implement DevOps standards and processes to improve deployment processes, enhance system reliability, and ensure seamless integration between development and operations
- Manage cloud infrastructure, application deployment, and continuous improvements
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Budget Management
- Develop and manage the IT software and DevOps budgets for all initiatives
- Monitor expenses, ensure cost-effectiveness and fiscal diligence
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Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT infrastructure and enterprise architecture
- Maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity contingency plan, updating as necessary
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Innovation and Improvement
- Remain in tune with industry trends, standards, and new technologies
- Propose, design, and implement innovative ideas and solutions to enhance business performance
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Compliance and Security
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and company standards.
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Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and associates
- Deliver feedback, guidance, direction, and workload prioritization to the team
Ideal candidates will have:
- 10 to 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure management and enterprise architecture
- Experience with Ecommerce infrastructure and architecture
- Extensive experience with technology, cloud services, networking, and data storage solutions
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Work cross-functionally within the organization
- Ability to communicate technical IT related concepts to a non-technical audience
