What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Software Engineering position at KWI?
Director of Software Engineering
Department : Engineering
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Melville, NY
Compensation : $175,000 / year
Description
The Opportunity
Are you ready to be at the forefront of an exciting transformation? Reporting directly to the CTO, as the Director of Software Engineering, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of our technology and practices. With new leadership driving innovation, this is a unique opportunity to help modernize our systems, adopt cutting-edge methodologies, and make a lasting impact. You'll be joining a dynamic team at a pivotal moment, where your expertise and vision will directly influence our success. If you thrive on building for the future and driving meaningful change, this is the role for you.
The Company
We are a small team with a big vision : to be the premier provider of cloud technology solutions for retailers. KWI offers a complete, unified commerce solution from a single database, specifically designed to help specialty retailers grow their business. Our portfolio of customers includes Pandora, David Yurman, Tom Ford and many other globally recognizable brands.
We combine Point of Sale, Merchandising, Order Management, eCommerce, CRM, and Loss Prevention into one cloud-based platform. We are a Values and Mission driven organization, and we believe that if we develop and demonstrate leadership in our strategy, operations, and people, we will continue to drive product innovation and service excellence.
As a Director of Software Engineering, you excel at the following :
- Setting Standards : Establishing and enforcing high standards for code quality, architecture, and engineering practices across the organization.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partnering seamlessly with Product, Design, and other teams to align goals and deliver impactful results.
- Team Building and Coaching : Building high-performing teams by mentoring, inspiring, and fostering a culture of continuous growth and development.
- Talent Scouting : Identifying, attracting, and retaining top-tier engineering talent to elevate the organization.
- Clean Code and Architecture : Championing best practices for clean, maintainable code and scalable, efficient system design.
- Execution : Delivering projects on time and to a high standard, while balancing short-term priorities with long-term strategy.
- Scrappiness : Rolling up your sleeves and finding creative solutions when faced with limited resources or unexpected challenges.
- Risk Management : Anticipating risks, making informed decisions, and ensuring the stability and reliability of critical systems.
- Situational Awareness : Quickly understanding the current state of the organization, identifying opportunities for improvement, and driving actionable progress without delay.
The impact you'll make
What you will bring
As a member of the KWI team you will receive
Our work space
We understand that our teams need flexibility, which is why we follow a hybrid schedule. Our in-office days of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and employees are allowed to work remotely on Wednesdays and Friday.
We are also a collaborative group and believe that getting together in person allows our team to do their best work. Together we enjoy monthly events, bagels every Thursday, a state-of-the-art coffee machine, a full snack pantry and many more surprise and delight moments throughout the year.
Our commitment to you
At KWI, we know that cultivating diversity and fostering an inclusive work environment is critical to our impact and success. We create an environment where no individual is advantaged or disadvantaged because of their background. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.
With a commitment to maintaining a bias-free environment in which harassment is prohibited, we respect cultural diversity and comply with the laws of the places in which we operate. We expect our business partners, suppliers, clients, and all our team members to uphold these commitments.
Salary : $175,000
