ConsumerAffairs is a “managed marketplace” for life’s hardest purchases. Our mission is to help consumers make smart buying decisions in a moment of need.

Every month millions of consumers turn to ConsumerAffairs for help with their considered (often emotional), need-based purchases and we connect hundreds of thousands of them directly to brands. These brands use our SaaS tools to manage their reviews, their presence on ConsumerAffairs, communicate with consumers and generate revenue.

We are a diverse team located remotely across the U.S. and internationally. We are fast-paced and “GRIND-ing out” our core values: Generate Ownership, Resolve Through Data, Invent with Grit, Network to Win and Deliver Impact Daily.

About the job:

Under the direction of the Chief Technology Officer, The VP of Engineering leads our engineering department and helps us build great products. To be successful in this role, The VP of Engineering should be confident in managing our teams while, at the same time, setting goals, budgets and timelines for various projects. The VP of Engineering is also expected to be in charge of our integrations with external partners and oversee all software development plans from ideation to execution. Ultimately, The Director of Engineering makes sure we use innovative technologies that maximize our productivity and help our company grow.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee front-end and back-end development teams and their projects
• Monitor reliability and performance of all internal systems to suggest improvements
• Ensure compliance with security regulations
• Manage software development projects by setting requirements, goals and timelines
• Prepare and manage the engineering team’s budget
• Design strategies for future development projects based on the company’s overall objectives and resources
• Hire engineers and coordinate their training
• Implement innovative technologies
• Coordinate with external stakeholders for new integrations and tools
• Review and update policies relevant to internal systems and equipment
• Meet professional obligations through efficient work habits such as meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner and demonstrate respect for others.

(These responsibilities are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related duties as required)

Requirements

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• BSc/MSc in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field

Experience:

• Work experience as a director of engineering or in a similar senior-level position at an engineering department
• Extensive experience with cloud technologies and modern human-computer interfaces
• Hands-on experience in back-end and front-end development

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Good understanding of agile methodologies
• Leadership abilities with a strategic mind
• Excellent project management skills
• Stands up for decisions, takes responsibility for results, and shares both good and bad outcomes transparently
• Demonstrates a relentless focus on results with a commitment to deliver; Always starts with a "Let's go GRIND it out" attitude.

• Takes decisive action, and confidently changes course if unsuccessful
• Displays a growth mindset to continually improve; encourages everyone around them to be tenacious and never settle
• Constantly seeks feedback to improve; Focused on solving issues
• Acts with urgency; delivers top results in hours and days instead of weeks and months
• Relentless in their pursuit of success and possesses the willpower to embrace challenges as opportunities

CORE VALUES:

(our daily GRIND)

GENERATE OWNERSHIP

• Responsibility creates the freedom to quickly deliver value, we make no excuses, and consistently improve results.

RESOLVE THROUGH DATA

• We make data-driven decisions, think systematically about ROI and resolve complexity to drive results

INVENT WITH GRIT

• We are intellectually curious, create, take smart risks and grind out results because Fortune Favors the Bold.

NETWORK TO WIN

• We foster diversity, build trust through collaboration, close the loop, get to the bottom-line and turn debate into action and results.

DELIVER IMPACT DAILY

• We grind it out deliver important work, are efficient, have a relentless sense of urgency and drive results

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Location: Remote/ Tulsa
• Frequency of travel: Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training and/or conferences.
• Light physical activities and efforts required in working within an office environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with existing ADA requirements for otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities.)

ConsumerAffairs does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Free Food & Snacks
• Stock Option Plan