Job Summary
The primary purpose of this role is to lead a team (or teams) of Mobile software engineers (iOS, Android, BFF) in the development, configuration and modification of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions.
This includes providing oversight of the implementation and maintenance of business and enterprise software solutions to ensure successful deployment of released applications. This individual also provides insight and recommendations to inform the roadmap and overall health and care of the larger portfolio.
This is a leader of people who clears obstacles for his/her team while empowering and enabling others to solve complex technical and business problems. To be successful, the individual in this role must bring a strong combination of business and technical acumen and be able to provide solutions that balance the unique needs of both the business and Technology.
This role is in the Mobile Engineering space. As such, the individual need to have extensive experience in Mobile technologies including but not limited to having a high-level understanding of native Android, native iOS and Backend services and be comfortable in managing multiple stakeholders and operate at the abstract and concrete level. Retail background preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Leads a team in support of achieving the company’s mission. Manages performance and fosters an inclusive environment to help associates achieve their potential.
Manages engineering services in the design, build, and maintenance of solutions within a set of technology products and/or services; oversees the translation of business requirements and functional specifications into logical program designs, code modules, stable application systems, and software solutions.
Influences and establishes best-in-class engineering practices through solid design decisions; conducts regular code reviews to ensure teams are adhering to best practices; is directly involved with resolving defects at the code and platform levels.
Leverages DevOps tools to efficiently deliver products and observability tools to actively monitor and identify improvement opportunities with delivered products.
Partners with scrum teams to ensure plans properly align team capacity and identifies ways to increase team velocity and reduce sprint spillover.
Ensures the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse stakeholders by building and maintaining trusting relationships with internal customers, third-party vendors, and senior management.
Resolves escalated issues throughout the development, configuration, and modification of integrated business and/or enterprise application solutions.
Designs solutions leveraging microservice architecture and relies on event and data-driven application programming interface integration.
Partners with product team members to help inform the priorities within a set of products, applications, and/or services.
Provides input for departmental budget and forecasting and manages expenses associated with initiatives within scope of responsibility. Coordinates the estimation and execution of plans, schedules, and resource forecasts for the services or applications in scope.
Manages multiple services or applications and provides resources in support of the applications by leveraging partnerships with technology teams, vendors, and business leaders.
Leads team through all technology solution development phases by ensuring team understands and adheres to company methodology, policies, standards, and controls. Educates and aligns team on departmental standard operating procedures, objectives and key results, and overall operationalization of assigned services or applications.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, CIS, or related field (or equivalent work experience in a related field)
8 years of IT experience
4 years of experience in software engineering or related field
5 years working on project(s) involving the implementation of software development life cycles (SDLC)
3 years of experience leading project or technical teams with or without formal direct report responsibility; this includes experience providing technical direction, thought leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in computer science, CIS, or related field
2 years of leadership experience with direct report responsibility
Experience managing operational and/or project financial budgets
IT consulting experience
Experience in IT Management in the retail industry
3 years of experience in software development in an agile environment
Experience working with 3rd party vendors and/or software solution providers
Experience in an IT role requiring interaction with senior leadership
About Lowe’s
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States. With total fiscal year 2023 sales of more than $86 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: $122,600.00 - $232,900.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.
