Manager, Software Engineering - 7IN

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Job description

Overview:
About Us

At 7-Eleven International (7IN), we are responsible for the growth of 7-Eleven branded business around the world, excluding US, Canada, Mexico, and Japan. We are currently responsible for supporting over 15 regions that are managed by our Master Franchisees who operate over 50,000+ stores across the globe.

With more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and 85,000 stores globally, it is no wonder 7-Eleven, Inc. has been named an iconic brand. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. also operates and franchises Speedway, Stripes, Laredo Taco Company and Raise the Roost locations.

Since inventing the convenience industry in 1927, 7-Eleven has built a rich 97-year history filled with beloved products like Slurpee, Big Gulp and Big Bite, and fan-favorite holidays like Slurpee Day and Bring Your Own Cup Day.

Now, 7-Eleven is on a mission to contemporize the brand and redefine convenience - and we need your help.

Responsibilities:
Job Summary

As a Manager of Software Engineering in 7-Eleven's global technology team you will be part of a fast paced and highly collaborative delivery environment. The global technology team in 7-Eleven is on the path of building a retail solution platform supporting 80000+ stores across 18+ countries/regions. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that is fast paced and highly collaborative allowing you to apply emerging technologies to building a retail technology product of global scale.

The Global Technology & Digital department at 7IN is responsible for:
1. Enabling, driving, and supporting 7-Eleven's Global Digital Transformation (DX)
2. Introducing 7-Eleven's digital and technology solutions to international licensees and candidates
3. Develop and operate 7-Eleven Global Technology (7GT)
4. Supporting international licensee to implement their digital and technology solutions (In-house development or through 7GT) to operate their 7-Eleven business
5. Digitally enable the 7IN organization

Main Responsibilities

• Help manage engineering teams, projects, performance, and career growth of engineers.
• Communicate roadmaps with the team, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Partner with various teams to determine scope and estimate development effort.
• Lead systems design, architecture, and scaling discussions.
• Influence adoption of industry standards.
• You will also ensure that the components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain.
• If required, you must be willing to take on other duties as assigned to make projects successful this includes but is not limited to learn new technology on the fly and deliver results.

Core Competencies

Has decision making capability, accountability, and ability to direct, execute, coach and support at an expert level around:
• Leading team's growth and employee career development
• Support of software expansion to global markets
• Digital and technology solutions across multiple licensees Developing and Executing Business Action Plans
• Build Leader Relationships
• Communication (Executive Influence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Awareness)

Has the ability to contribute to projects and decisions at an advanced level around:
• Global Strategies (Procurement, Leveraging, Sales Driving)
• Translating 7-Eleven business model or small box franchised convenience business model
• Business Acumen (Financial Analysis, Budgeting, P&L Management)
• Risk Management Analysis and Execution
• Able to communicate 7-Eleven digital and technology solutions across multiple licensees
• Provide support in leading teams ensuring a passion for mentorship and development
• Working with Diverse Teams (Globally and Organizationally)

Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements

Education: B.A. Computer Science, Business, Technology or related experience
• Work Experience: At least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with development and designing applications using Node.js, React or Angular.
• 2+ years of experience developing with large microservice-based architectures, container orchestration frameworks: Kubernetes/Amazon EKS.
• 3+ years of experience in relational or non-relational database management systems.
• 3+ years of people management experience, managing engineers.
• Understanding of MVC / MVVM / MVP structure and development patterns.
• Familiarity with backlog management tools like JIRA.
• Experience in partnering with product and program management teams.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Experience building applications using Java and/or Python highly preferred.
• Familiarity with modern build pipelines and tools highly preferred.
• Familiarity with code versioning Git (Gitlab highly preferred).

Language Skills: English
Travel Requirements: 20-40%
Location: 7IN Dallas Office

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