Unlock Your Potential as a Software Development Manager at Chewy
Chewy, a leading online pet retailer in the U.S., is seeking a seasoned Software Development Manager to join our Fulfillment Support Applications (FSA) team. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our fulfillment operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams and influencing the vision and implementation of our technology architecture.
About Us
At Chewy, we're passionate about providing exceptional service to our customers and their pets. Our technology team plays a vital role in driving our business forward, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of experienced software engineers, providing technical leadership, and driving the development of our fulfillment support applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership Expertise:
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in developing, deploying, and maintaining applications and services essential to fulfillment operations.
- Collaborate with engineers to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technological solutions.
- Establish technical standards and guidelines to ensure integrity of systems and compliance with company IT standards, policies, and processes.
- Code Quality and Review:
- Establish coding standards, code review processes, and quality assurance practices.
- Conduct regular code reviews, providing constructive feedback to Team Members to improve code quality, readability, and maintainability.
- Implement automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration and delivery of high-quality software.
- AWS Expertise and Cloud Architecture:
- Use your expertise in AWS services to architect and implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Implement best security, compliance, and performance optimization practices in AWS environments.
- Team Development and Mentorship:
- Lead 5-8 experienced software engineers responsible for building applications essential to Chewy's fulfillment operations strategy.
- Mentor and coach Team Members, guiding technical skills development, career growth, and professional excellence.
- Identify team training opportunities and skill gaps, implementing initiatives to enhance technical capabilities and expertise.
- Cultivate a supportive and inclusive team culture that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Recruit and hire new engineers and mentor the growth of the existing team.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, or a similar Math or Engineering field, or equivalent work experience.
- 5-10 years of experience in Software Development as an Engineer, with 2+ years of experience as a Software Manager, leading a team.
- Experience working under an Agile/Scrum methodology, performing business requirement analysis and design with strong prioritization skills to identify minimal viable products.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, focusing on getting results and delivering value to partners.
- Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as Java and Python, with experience in architecture, design, development, and implementation.
- Extensive experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and proficiency in cloud architecture design and implementation.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services such as ECS, S3, Lambda, Aurora DB.
- Solid foundational knowledge and hands-on experience across various testing, including Unit Testing, Integration Testing, and Performance Testing.
- Proficient in using application monitoring tools such as Datadog and Dynatrace.
Bonus Skills
eCommerce fulfillment experience is a plus!
What We Offer
Our salary range for a Software Development Manager position is $146,500.00 - $234,500.00. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including relevant experience, education, and work location.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant.
- Different types of insurance, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident.
- Parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts, including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.
- Unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval.
- Six paid holidays per year.
- Paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.
Career Growth Opportunities
As a Software Development Manager at Chewy, you will have the opportunity to:
- Develop your technical skills and expertise in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Lead a team of experienced software engineers and mentor their growth and development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business outcomes and influence the direction of our technology architecture.
- Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
Our Culture
At Chewy, we value:
- Collaboration and teamwork.
- Innovation and creativity.
- Customer obsession and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Continuous learning and growth.
We're committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, supportive, and empowering. If you're a motivated and talented individual looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply!
Are You the One We're Looking For?
If you believe you have what it takes to be a successful Software Development Manager at Chewy, we want to hear from you! Please submit your application, and we'll be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
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