Senior Software Engineering Manager

Where

New York, NY

What you'll be doing

The senior software engineering manager is responsible to manage all software engineering functions for MMG; support and database administration. The candidate will provide innovative software application solutions to unusually complex and sensitive problems by providing either out of the box (OOTB) or internally developed programming solutions using standard SDLC, requiring ingenuity and creativity. S/he will administer, develop, maintain, and implement the policies and procedures necessary to ensure the security and integrity of MMG databases, including architecture, warehousing, and business analysis subtasks. Use independent judgment to manage the strategic vision within the functional area, implement operational policies and directives, and communicate progress towards goals and objectives. Build and sustain high performing teams, including recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, and providing day-to-day mentoring and direction. Maintain regular contact with key business stakeholders, including customers and vendors to continuously, realign priorities with real business needs. Evaluate emerging technologies and prototypes programs to support MMG. Monitor application operational performance, escalate, and direct as required. Provide excellent customer service with an emphasis on courtesy. Manage software engineering staff that support user needs and systems issues.

What your background should be

The candidate should have 5 to10 years of total experience in software engineering development; specifically C# and database administration. Practical experience supporting ITIL service lifecycle best practices; demonstrated process improvement practices. The applicant should be proficient in MS SQL (2008, 2012), DB architecture theory, and implementation. S/he should have written and verbal communication skills, and presentation skills to present technical information to senior level executives in a simple and understandable format. Exceptional leadership ability, as it relates to building strong working teams, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multi-disciplinary subject matter experts.

Required Schooling / Training

Bachelor degree

Who is the client company

The client is a multinational mid range chain of department stores and merchandise corporation.

If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com