Associate Director Software Engineer
Full-time
Director/C-Level
2 months ago
Associate Director Software Engineering plays a crucial role in leading the development of various core retail systems that enable Makro business, ran.....
Associate Director Software Engineering plays a crucial role in leading the development of various core retail systems that enable Makro business, ranging from Product Information systems, Pricing & Promotion Systems, Supply Chain, and Point-of-Sale system. You will lead multiple teams of software engineers and QAs and work closely with Product Owners and business subject matter experts.
Key Responsibilities & Expectations
Execution Leadership
- Set ambitious and clear product vision and communicate it effectively to stakeholders, the team, and the rest of the unit.
- Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure digital vision and products align within team strategy and requirements for each sprint.
- Accountable for product specific KPIs once solution enters production and communicate regular tracking to stakeholders.
- Distribute tasks, track milestones, and address bottlenecks for smooth delivery.
- Collaborate with product teams, PMs, and stakeholders to assess feasibility and scope.
- Strengthen cross-team alignment between business needs and technology execution.
Project Management
- Manage software development projects end-to-end, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery.
- Develop and refine project management frameworks for structured execution.
- Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
- Drive collaboration between development, infrastructure, and business units.
- Provide leadership with high-level reports and insights.
Technical Leadership
- Set strategic direction in software development, ensuring best practices.
- Review code and technical designs for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
- Champion Agile, DevOps, and automation methodologies.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation.
People Leadership
- Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and learning.
- Mentor team members, empowering career growth and ownership.
- Promote collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- 10+ years of experience across multiple roles such as software engineer, tech lead, and software engineering/Development Manager.
- Deep experience leading with teams in an agile setting
- Technical stack agnostic. Strong technical background across frontend, backend, cloud platforms, and software architecture
- Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience working in E-Commerce, Retail, and Warehousing domain would be an advantage.
