Senior Manager, Software Engineering - 7IN

at  7Eleven

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.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Senior 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: B.A. Computer Science, Business, Technology or related experience

• Work Experience: At least 8 years of experience in software engineering.
• 6+ years of people management experience
• 2+ years of experience managing large (10+) size teams across multiple locations
• At least 3 years of cloud computing experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• 8+ years of experience in at least one of the following (Java, Javascript, Python, SQL) preferred
• 2+ years in Agile frameworks and methodology preferred
• 4+ years of experience in open-source frameworks and methodologies preferred
• Experience in partnering with product and program management teams.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Experience funneling workloads among various teams ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and project success

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a team of developers and initiatives with experience in distributed systems (microservices, web front ends and mobile)
• Collaborate with product managers, designers to deliver highly scalable cloud native solutions that enable 7-Eleven retail business across the globe.
• Communicate roadmaps with the engineering team, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Remain knowledgeable of emerging technology trends, experimenting with, and learning new technologies, mentoring other engineers, coding and evaluating code
• Build solutions using technologies/languages like JavaScript, Java, Python, Go, RDBMS and NoSQL databases, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes and public cloud services (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Develop and mentor engineering talent ensuring career goals are met while providing direction, coaching, and training

Has decision making capability, accountability, and ability to direct, execute, coach and support at an expert level around:

• Leading international team’s growth and employee career development
• Management of large direct reports
• Expansion of software to global markets
• Digital and technology solutions across multiple licensees Developing and Executing Business Action Plans
• Build Top-to-Top Leader Relationships
• Communication (Executive Influence, Stakeholder Management, Cultural Awareness