Lead Software Engineer

Dot Foods Inc.
401(k)
United States, Missouri, Chesterfield
Oct 31, 2024
Description Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or St. Louis, MO Department: Information Technology Reports To: Application Development Manager Salary: $112,208 - $168,312 WHO YOU ARE You are curious, empathetic, and enjoy leading people. You're interested in managing and developing a team. You think logically but also dream up ideas outside of the box. As an excellent troubleshooter, you foresee problems and foster cooperation to meet obstacles with a strategic plan. If this sounds like you, Dot Foods wants you on our team. As Lead Software Engineer for Sales, you will lead, coach, and mentor IT professionals in an Agile software development methodology, including self-organization and cross-functionality, to create high value products while maintaining quality system performance. WHAT YOU'LL DO People Development - recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and coaching employees for success Collaborate with Key Stakeholders from the business, working closely or as Product Owners and Product Managers to deliver value against roadmap and ensure that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by all Monitor the performance of team and drive change that increases the productivity of the team Increase the effectiveness of the team through the application of Agile practices Facilitate change management process within IT and the organization Lead issue and problem resolution by evaluating potential risks and alternative solutions Participate in IT services expense budget and technology spend for areas of the business supported Participate in vendor relationships Participate in long term planning for supported products including roadmap, metrics, and resource planning Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position YOU MUST HAVE Bachelor's Degree in applicable field, or equivalent Dot Experience Demonstrated strong interest and aptitude in technology Successful experience in developing and leading people Strong analytical skills Proven ability to be accountable and deliver on time Demonstrated strong relationship and team skills YOU MAY ALSO HAVE 4+ years of proven experience in Information technology Experience in Agile development practices Solid understanding of the Dot Foods business model and internal processes Experience with project management tools like Jira Innovative, creative thinking with a focus on process improvement ROLE SPECIFICS Ability to be available after hours as needed to support a 24x7 business area Occasional overnight travel required. Must have ability to independently travel as needed, without restriction, by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train for customer/vendor calls, training, or meetings. WHO WE ARE Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here. WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU As a family-owned and-operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with: Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing Significant advancement opportunities Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety. EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)