Mgr Software Engineering

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the software engineering team.
• Set clear team goals, supervise, and manage software development projects.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality software within specified timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to the development and execution of software strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product management, design, and QA to deliver robust software solutions.
• Foster innovation by encouraging new ideas and technologies within the team.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and industry best practices.
• Manage software development lifecycle processes and methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.
• Periodically review and assess the team's performance, providing feedback and facilitating professional growth.

 

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Adaptability in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proactive and innovative mindset.
• Strong experience with major programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, and SQL.
• Deep understanding of the software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Proficiency with version control tools like Git or SVN.
• Familiarity with web technologies including HTML, CSS, and frameworks like React or Angular.
• Experience with server-side frameworks such as Node.js, Django, or Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of relational and non-relational database systems, e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB.
• Experience in developing and integrating with RESTful and SOAP APIs.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Travis CI, or CircleCI.

 

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role.

 

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
• Certifications in project management or specific software development methodologies.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at high organizational levels.
• Exposure to emerging technologies and software trends.

 

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values the diversity of our people, products, and services.