Software Engineering Director directs and oversees the software engineering function in developing, releasing, and maintaining software applications/operating systems according to business needs. Establishes policies and procedures that produce high-quality software product and service. Being a Software Engineering Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Software Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Software Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Simplot is on a transformational journey focused on delivering value to our customers now and in the future. This new software engineering team is responsible for creating and maintaining custom built software solutions and enabling software solution capabilities across our entire application portfolio. This includes but not limited to Azure, distributed systems, containers, OpenShift/Kubernetes, IaC, Ansible/AWX, and CI/CD pipelines. Each team, member will contribute to projects and solutions across a broad application portfolio stack.
A successful leader for this team will have a solid understanding of the technical capabilities, as well as the complexities that come along with these types of solutions. This leader will set direction and manage deliverables to achieve that direction while also engaging with team members to ensure they achieve their goals and have a fulfilling experience.
Job Requisition ID: 17592
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. ** #LI-LB1