Director of Software Engineering

Job Description:

Who We Are:

We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2B and B2C companies to unify commerce operations across channels and sell and fulfil anywhere their customers are.

We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.

Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Cart.com Fast Facts:

• 6,000+ customers worldwide

• 1,600+ employees globally

• 14 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 8 million square feet of space

• Our software lists $10+ trillion in product value across channels

• Our digital and physical operations support $8+ billion in Gross Merchandise Value

Our values:

Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values:

• Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.

• Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.

• Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.

• Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.

• Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.

• Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love

This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AZ, CA,CO, CT,DE,FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC,OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.

The Role:  

At Cart.com, we're transforming warehouse and order management systems (WMS/OMS) through our Jazz team. Our focus is on delivering solutions based on the Django stack and prioritizing agile project delivery using Kanban methodologies. We're currently looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead the Jazz team, blending technical leadership with project management to ensure timely delivery of top-notch software solutions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor the WMS/OMS engineering team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Manage project timelines and deliverables, utilizing Kanban methodologies to maintain efficient workflows and drive continuous improvement.

• Offer technical guidance and support to engineers, resolving challenges and ensuring project milestones are achieved.

• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project goals and scope.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and career development discussions with team members.

• Advocate for best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing strategies, and deployment processes.

• Coordinate with other engineering teams and stakeholders to align priorities and encourage cross-functional collaboration.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, tooling enhancements, and automation to boost team productivity.

• Lead by example, embodying company values and nurturing a positive team culture.

Who You Are:

• You are proficient in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level

• You possess strong analytical skills

• You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

• You consider yourself detail-oriented

• You consider yourself self-directed

• You possess strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks; able to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• You possess the ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

What You’ve Done:

• 8+ years of Engineering Management experience in a software development setting. 

• 15+ years in Software Development

• Solid technical background with hands-on experience in web application development using the Django stack. 

• Proven expertise in agile project management methodologies, particularly Kanban. 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. 

• Experience coaching and mentoring engineers to foster their growth and development. 

• Proficient problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to overcoming technical and organizational challenges. 

• Ability to excel in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. 

Nice to Haves: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

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Cart.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.