Macy's · 1 day ago
Director, Software Engineering - MarTech
Johns Creek, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $292K/yr
15+ years expMacy’s is a storied retail company that has been a part of American culture for over 160 years. They are seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead technology solutions strategy and implementation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance software quality across the organization.
Consumer GoodsFashionRetail
Responsibilities
Evaluate and anticipate Macy’s future technology needs by balancing innovation, industry trends, and customer- and associate-facing solution requirements
Lead the design, delivery, and operations of technology solutions that modernize Macy’s capabilities, providing strategic guidance to senior technology leadership on systems, processes, and improvements to support the business vision and strategic plan
Stay current on emerging technologies, platforms, and best practices to ensure Macy’s technology stack remains modern and competitive
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive platform modernization and enterprise-wide technology initiatives
Enhance software quality across Macy’s Technology organization, driving end-to-end accountability at all levels
Own talent development and build bench strength within the technology organization, ensuring a strong pipeline of skilled leaders and contributors
Mentor and coach leaders and individual contributors, actively raising the talent bar across the technology team
Manage the portfolio’s budget, projects, and resource planning to ensure effective delivery and alignment with strategic priorities
Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities
In addition to the essential duties mentioned above, other duties may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Proven ability to establish and drive technology strategy and solutions that align with business needs, balancing innovation, delivery predictability, and business value
Strong foundation in modern technology stacks, open-source technologies, and cloud-native applications across private and public cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS)
Experience successfully leading large-scale technology initiatives, particularly in retail or highly matrixed organizations
Ability to deliver functional features rapidly in a fast-paced Agile environment, adapting to evolving priorities and business needs
Skill in partnering with technical and business teams to drive enterprise-wide initiatives, platform modernization, and operational improvements
Experience enhancing software quality, implementing best practices, and driving end-to-end accountability across teams
Proven ability to attract, develop, and mentor engineering talent, building bench strength and raising the skill level across technology teams
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences and influence decision-making at all levels
Ability to balance short-term tactical decisions with long-term strategic vision, making sound judgments in ambiguous or challenging situations
Demonstrates strong analytical and reasoning skills, able to work independently and make effective decisions with minimal supervision
Strong negotiation skills and ability to build trust and influence across stakeholders in complex, matrixed environments
Candidates with a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply
15 plus years of experience in software engineering and high-volume enterprise systems
10 plus years of experience in engineering management and delivering large-scale transformation initiatives in retail required
Preferred
Experience managing large offshore teams and third-party vendors is a plus
Benefits
Merchandise discounts
Performance-based incentives
Annual merit review
Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
Tuition reimbursement
Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options
PTO accruals
Holidays
Company
Macy's
Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc.
10001+ employees
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