Overview In this role you lead software engineering for 84.51, guiding the team to deliver high-quality technical solutions that align with business goals. You'll mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and partner with data scientists, engineers, and product leaders to fulfill requirements and scale data-driven products. You will shape the technical vision for AI/ML-enabled initiatives and foster cross functional collaboration with Kroger Tech. This is a chance to impact retail data solutions at scale and nurture top engineering talent.
Compensation / Benefits- Health: medical, dental, vision plans
- 401(k) with Roth option and matching
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions
- AD&D and supplemental insurance
- Paid time off: vacation, wellness days, floating holidays, company holidays
- Maternity/Paternity and family care leave
Responsibilities- Execute the vision, goals, and priorities with the team to deliver outcomes
- Lead and coach direct reports, provide ongoing feedback and conduct performance reviews
- Drive continuous improvement and adhere to best practices in solution delivery
- Mentor and grow technical maturity through pairing and coaching
- Support learning and development to ensure high quality code and solutions
- Partner with Data Scientists, Engineers, and Product talent to meet requirements and deployment needs
- Lead the technical vision and strategy for prompt engineering and AI/data products
- Build relationships with business and Kroger Technology partners to accelerate growth
- Apply servant leadership in recruiting, mentoring, and team growth
- Communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership
- Drive operational excellence within Engineering and across 84.51
- Work cross-functionally to align strategy, methodology, and execution
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in a technical field
- 10+ years' hands-on technical leadership experience
- Change agent who fosters a learn-by-doing environment
- Strong software development leadership with industry best practices
- Experience building enterprise software with performance tuning and debugging
- Exceptional judgment, strategic thinking, and creative problem-solving
- Willingness to challenge the status quo in a dynamic setting
- Proficiency in Agile, Git CI/CD, and Automated Testing
- leadership and mentoring
- strategic thinking
- strong communication
- Agile
- Git CI/CD
- Automated Testing
