Our Opportunity:
Chewy is hiring a Software Development Manager for our Supply Chain Outbound Science Team in Boston, MA! This position will have exposure across the entire supply chain enterprise, influencing the vision and implementation of architecture, design, and features that directly impact the company's bottom line. As part of a dynamic team, this role offers a tremendous opportunity for professional growth in the leading online pet retailer in the US. The role will also have immense visibility in Chewy's technology & business organizations!
What You’ll Do:
- Technical Leadership Expertise:
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership in developing, deploying, and maintaining reliable applications for supply chain plannings based on data science models and algorithms.
- Collaborate with data scientists and multi-functional PMs or partners to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient data-driven solutions.
- Code Quality and Review:
- Establish and implement coding standards, code review processes, and quality assurance practices.
- Conduct regular code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality, readability, and maintainability.
- Implement automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration and delivery.
- AWS Expertise and Cloud Architecture:
- Apply your expertise in AWS services to architect and implement scalable, resilient, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
- Design and deploy cloud-native applications maximising services like S3, EC2, Lambda, DynamoDB, and ECS/EKS.
- Implement best security, compliance, and performance optimization practices in AWS environments.
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Collaborate with product managers and customers to manage backlog, prioritize features, and establish realistic timelines.
- Drive project execution, identifying key breakthroughs and dependencies, resourcing, managing progress, addressing impediments, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
- Team Development and Mentorship:
- Manage a team of software engineers spread across Chewy hubs responsible for Chewy’s Supply Chain planning application, and based on data-science models and solutions. Mentor and coach engineers, guiding technical skills development, career growth, and professional excellence.
- Identify team training opportunities and skill gaps, implementing initiatives to enhance technical capabilities and expertise.
- Cultivate a supportive and inclusive team culture that values diversity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit and hire new engineers and mentor the growth of the existing team.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate closely with teams, including product management, design, quality assurance, and operations, to align priorities and deliver integrated solutions.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams, resolving conflicts and fostering a culture of visibility and accountability.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, or a similar math or engineering field, or equivalent work experience
- 5-10 years of experience in Software Development as a software/data engineer.
- Excellent ability to develop teams and lead from the front.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, focusing on delivering results and value to customers.
- Extensive experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS, and proficiency in cloud architecture design and implementation. Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB.
- Solid understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and tools (e.g., JIRA, Git).
- Solid fundamental background in multiple testing disciplines (e.g., APIs, Functional UI testing, Performance testing, data-oriented systems testing, distributed systems, etc.).
- Position may require travel
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.
We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.
At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.
Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.
We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.
We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.
Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
Why Work With Us
We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.
With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.
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