All Posting Locations: Toronto, ON, CA
Job Functions: IT
Date Published: August 14, 2025
Ref#: R-94912

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time and on budget.
Excellent hands-on-keyboard development skills, able to improve code-quality, review testing, oversee release management, drive bug fixing and lead performance optimisation.
Strong technical expertise in software engineering, including design patterns, architecture, and development methodologies (e.g. Agile, DevOps).
Excellent leadership and management skills, with experience leading high-performing teams.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working with cross-functional teams.
Experience with cloud-based technologies, such as Azure & GCP.
Experience with containerization, microservices, and serverless architecture.
Experience with agile project/product management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Job Description
Are you a guru coder looking to drive software engineering excellence enterprise wide? We are seeking an experienced and innovative leader to join our IT Product Engineering organization as an Associate Director, IT – Product Engineering Excellence. This role is the most senior software engineer in the company. It is a critical role, responsible for developing and implementing software engineering best practices, standards, and processes across the organization. The successful candidate will set the standards for excellence. They will lead a team of high-skilled software engineers, collaborating with agile product delivery teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality modern (API-first, AI-embedded & Cloud-native) software solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Develop and implement a comprehensive software engineering strategy (API-first, AI-embedded & Cloud-native) that aligns with the company’s overall technology vision and goals.
2. Lead a team of software engineers and provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to ensure the team is equipped to deliver high-quality software solutions.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including infrastructure & cloud-engineering, platform management, product management, and operations, to ensure software solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time.
4. Establish, maintain & improve software engineering standards, processes, and best practices across the organization.
5. Identify and mitigate technical risks, and develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.
6. Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning within the software engineering team.
7. Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to stay current with emerging trends and technologies.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial -Savings/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perk