Sr DIR, Software Engineer

Let’s be unstoppable together!

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives.  We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work.  Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.
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What will you be doing?

We're seeking a Development Manager to join our Business Technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, designing, and delivering custom applications and solutions. This position requires a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll contribute directly to development work while managing teams to bring solutions to market.

Job Responsibilities

• Understand business problems and translate them into technical solutions with guidance from senior leadership
• Design and develop custom web applications from concept to delivery
• Lead and manage development teams, including offshore resources in India
• Maintain a 60/40 split between hands-on development and management responsibilities
• Collaborate with senior team members on architectural decisions and technical direction
• Participate in the application lifecycle from development through deployment and support
• Work with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions
• Build and maintain productive development teams
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on software development experience
• 1+ years in a technical leadership or team lead position
• Experience successfully delivering custom applications or solutions
• Experience working with development teams, including remote/offshore coordination
• Solid understanding of software design principles and best practices
• Ability to understand business requirements and implement technical solutions
• Experience with modern UI frameworks
• Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Java development experience
• Experience in the market research or data analytics industry
• Background working with datasets or business intelligence solutions
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment
• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Previous experience mentoring or coaching developers

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago, IL, US 

 

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