What you'll do
• Lead multiple software engineering teams on various SaaS-based applications spanning multiple technology stacks
• Drive the adoption and standardisation of software development tools and processes
• Develop a culture which empowers high employee engagement and cohesive, collaborative teams across domains and locations
• Effectively inspire and influence teams and partners in delivering technology-enabled business solutions with high availability and reliability
• Drive innovation while utilising emerging technologies and make recommendations on the strategic use of technology to improve the consumer experience
• Work closely with other technology and infrastructure teams to foster an environment of the right tools and practices for application development
• Continuously monitor and improve on practices to drive optimal efficiency and speed of innovation
• Define technology standards, architectures, and strategic directions to optimise security, stability, and scalability of the R&D software development lifecycle
Who you are
• At least 5 years of experience as a Director of Software Engineering, preferably in a comparably complex organisation delivering technology products and services
• Experience in a senior role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in development and implementation of software solutions
• Proven leadership capability - both developing leadership within your team and demonstrating leadership among peers
• Expertise with Agile, SCRUM and other industry-standard frameworks - implementation and execution
• Experience with the following technologies: Cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure), Microsoft 365, virtual telephony, monitoring and alerting tools, business systems (CRM, Sales/Marketing tools, Billing, Accounting, Finance, HR, etc.)
• Ability to coach and mentor technical managers, leaders, and developers
• Strong leadership, listening, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Ability to verify and define requirements for projects and requests
• Ability to properly assess and articulate risk
• Excellent customer-service orientation
• Capable of meeting deadlines with a focus on results and value creation
Benefit offerings designed to promote a life of balance
At Ministry Brands, we recognise that your career is just one important piece of your dynamic life. We offer a robust range of benefit offerings designed to cultivate a lifestyle of balance and personal success.
Robust Healthcare Options
Employees have several healthcare options to choose from in order to find what works best for them.
Flexible Paid Time Off
There is no perfect, one-size-fits-all balance between work and home. We provide flexible work schedules, PTO for vacation, and up to 80 hours of paid sick/safe leave. We also feature 11.5 days of fully paid holidays.
Paid Parental Leave
Adding a new child to the family is a big adjustment. We provide the time and income to allow parents to adjust to their new normal in the healthiest way possible.
Mental Health Support
Ministry Brands is a stigma-free company with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Associates are supported through an Employee Assistance Program which provides access to in-person or virtual counselling at no cost.
Professional Development Reimbursement
Ministry Brands aims to support your professional development and empower you to drive your career by providing financial assistance to associates seeking to further their education and career.
Employee Recognition & Rewards
At Ministry Brands, we use Nectar to celebrate achievements and strengthen our culture of recognition. This social platform empowers employees to send meaningful kudos, award points redeemable for rewards, and highlight contributions that exemplify our values. Through Nectar, we foster engagement and appreciation while providing tangible ways to recognise great work.
