Software Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an engineering team responsible for delivering significant features for the Japan grocery delivery initiative
• Collaborate with product managers, program managers, and scientists to define requirements and technical roadmaps
• Manage the full software lifecycle, including architecture, design, implementation, documentation, and measurement
• Drive technical planning, coordination, and implementation for complex, high-impact programs
• Guide the team to solve difficult software problems and maintain high standards of operational excellence

Requirements

• 5+ years of engineering team management experience
• 8+ years of professional engineering experience
• 8+ years of experience leading the definition and development of multi-tier web services
• Deep knowledge of SDLC and engineering practices, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing
• Proven experience partnering with product or program management teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience communicating technical designs and product strategy to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and coaching software engineers to improve technical effectiveness

About the Company

The Japan Grocery Tech team powers fast grocery delivery experiences. We own end-to-end systems spanning shopping customer experience, personalized recommendations, delivery experience, perishable grocery fulfillment, pricing, and operational tooling.