Director, Software Engineering

<div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=";"><b>About mSupply </b>mSupply is North America’s leading distributor of OEM repair parts and equipment, serving professionals in the appliance, HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool/spa industries. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, mSupply is a multi-billion dollar enterprise offering an extensive product range, industry expertise and seamless service. With more than 2,000 associates across the U.S. and Canada, mSupply’s family of brands delivers with speed, reliability and precision through its branches, distribution centers and extensive fleet of delivery vehicles. Shipped orders reach 93% of U.S. customers via next-day ground delivery and 100% within two days. For more information, visit mSupply.com. </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"> </span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";"><b>The Director of Software Engineering</b> will be responsible for leading and grow our dynamic software engineering teams. The role will have a strong focus on ecommerce, multiple technology stacks, and Microsoft .NET technologies and React. This role will be an agile practitioner; you will drive best practices in software development while fostering a people and culture-first environment.</span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";"><b><u>Job Duties & Responsibilities</u></b></span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of software engineers, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable e-commerce solutions using Microsoft .NET and React.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Act as a hands-on technologist, contributing to code and architecture decisions across multiple technology stacks.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Proven leadership abilities in AI Engineering and organizational transformation.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Lead one or more agile development teams and take responsibility for team performance and project deliverables.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Implement and champion agile methodologies to improve team productivity and product quality.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Collaborate closely with product, design, and other stakeholders to align engineering efforts with business goals.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Leverage cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure, build and maintain robust, scalable infrastructure.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools and technologies to enhance engineering capabilities. </span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";"><b><u>Qualifications</u></b></span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">A Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Minimum of 5 -10 years of hands-on engineering management experience.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Minimum of 10+ years of architecture and software development experience.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Cross-functional leadership experience — working with executives, product, marketing, and operations at a strategic level, not just "collaborating with stakeholders."</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Experience leading platform migrations, re-platforming efforts, or large-scale modernization initiatives — this is very common at the director level in ecommerce.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Excellent management skills with a focus on building a positive team culture.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote work environment.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">AI experience and ability to lead the developers to adopt AI capabilities, such as Claude, Codex, etc.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing strategies</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Budget ownership or P&L experience</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Track record of recruiting, hiring, and retaining top engineering</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Experience with system integrations (ERPs, PIMs, OMS, payment gateways) since you're in ecommerce.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Familiarity with security best practices, compliance requirements, or data privacy standards relevant to ecommerce (PCI-DSS, for example).</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Proven experience in ecommerce platforms and solutions.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Strong expertise in Microsoft .NET technology stack and React.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Familiarity with multiple technology stacks and ability to adapt quickly.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Demonstrated experience as an agile practitioner.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Hands-on technologist mindset with a passion for coding and technical leadership.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Experience working with cloud platforms, specifically Microsoft Azure.</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Remote work with 25% or less travel required</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";"><b><u>Physical Demands & Work Environment</u></b></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">This position may require over 40 hours per week and includes regular physical activity such as:</span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Primarily sedentary work, requiring extended periods of sitting while working at a computer</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and through virtual collaboration tools</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Occasional standing, walking, and movement during meetings, site visits, or travel</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Ability to lift and carry light materials (up to 15 lbs) occasionally, such as a laptop or presentation materials</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Ability to travel periodically for business needs, including visiting distribution centers, suppliers, stores, or industry events</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Office environment includes standard business equipment such as computers, phones, and conferencing tools</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";"><strong><u>What We Offer</u></strong><strong>:</strong><br> We prioritize your well-being from day one with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:</span></span></span></div> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage effective immediately</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">401(k) plan with company contributions</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">HSA/FSA options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days</span></span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Weekly pay, employee discounts, and more</span></span></span></li> </ul> <div style="margin-left:.25in;"><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity & Pre-Employment Requirements</b></span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">mSupply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to sex, age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  </span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, in accordance with applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact careers@msupply.com.  </span></span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""> </span></span></div> <div><span style="font-size:14px"><span style=""><span style=";">Final offers of employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related pre-employment checks and screenings permitted by law for the position. For roles that require operation of a company vehicle, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check may also be conducted to determine insurability. This employer participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility in the United States.  </span></span></span></div> </div><br>

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