Job Description

Associate Director Software Engineering plays a crucial role in leading the development of various core retail systems that enable Makro business, ranging from Product Information systems, Pricing & Promotion Systems, Supply Chain, and Point-of-Sale system. You will lead multiple teams of software engineers and QAs and work closely with Product Owners and business subject matter experts.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

Execution Leadership

• Set ambitious and clear product vision and communicate it effectively to stakeholders, the team, and the rest of the unit.
• Collaboration with stakeholders to ensure digital vision and products align within team strategy and requirements for each sprint.
• Accountable for product specific KPIs once solution enters production and communicate regular tracking to stakeholders.
• Distribute tasks, track milestones, and address bottlenecks for smooth delivery.
• Collaborate with product teams, PMs, and stakeholders to assess feasibility and scope.
• Strengthen cross-team alignment between business needs and technology execution.

Project Management

• Manage software development projects end-to-end, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery.
• Develop and refine project management frameworks for structured execution.
• Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
• Drive collaboration between development, infrastructure, and business units.
• Provide leadership with high-level reports and insights.

Technical Leadership

• Set strategic direction in software development, ensuring best practices.
• Review code and technical designs for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Champion Agile, DevOps, and automation methodologies.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation.

People Leadership

• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and learning.
• Mentor team members, empowering career growth and ownership.
• Promote collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience across multiple roles such as software engineer, tech lead, and software engineering/Development Manager.
• Deep experience leading with teams in an agile setting
• Technical stack agnostic. Strong technical background across frontend, backend, cloud platforms, and software architecture
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in E-Commerce, Retail, and Warehousing domain would be an advantage.