Senior Advanced Software Engineering Manager; Cloud​/Native Mobile

Senior Advanced Software Engineering Manager (Cloud / Native Mobile)

Location: Onsite – Blue Ash, OH

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $160,000–$180,000 base + 40% target bonus + $17,600 equity

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, Paid Holidays, Stock Program

Travel: Minimal

Start: ASAP

Open Role Due To: Organizational transformation and internal leadership movement

Our client, a global leader in retail and store technology innovation, is seeking a Senior Advanced Software Engineering Manager (Cloud / Native Mobile) to lead a critical pillar of in-store technology supporting hundreds of physical locations nationwide.

This leader will oversee store systems (excluding pharmacy, pickup, and core POS), including ownership of the self-checkout platform and emerging initiatives in RFID, IoT, and computer vision.

This is a high-impact leadership role focused on modernization, cloud-native transformation, and operational scalability across a large distributed environment. The ideal candidate is a player-coach with a strong application development background (cloud and/or mobile) who now operates at a senior engineering leadership level.

• Lead and develop 6 senior-level engineering leaders across a hybrid FTE + contractor organization (~150 FTEs / 300–400 contractors overall ecosystem)
• Drive modernization from legacy systems toward Kubernetes-based, cloud-native architecture
• Own and evolve the self-checkout platform across stores
• Guide adoption of RFID, IoT ecosystems, and computer vision initiatives (line monitoring, inventory visibility, staffing optimization)
• Partner with cloud providers on architectural direction, framework standardization, and technology selection
• Influence technology standards and modernization strategy beyond direct reporting lines
• Collaborate closely with data teams supporting inventory, promotions, and store performance
• Balance innovation with operational reliability and cost discipline
• Ensure delivery of complex programs on time and within budget

• Direct ownership of highly visible, revenue-impacting store technology platforms
• Leading-edge initiatives in RFID and computer vision
• Enterprise-level scope with strong executive visibility
• Competitive compensation including bonus and equity

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related STEM field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years leading technical teams, including hybrid FTE and contractor environments
• 5+ years supporting eCommerce, retail systems, or high-transaction platforms
• Proven experience leading large-scale technology initiatives and organizational transformation
• Strong technical foundation with hands‑on background in cloud and/or mobile development
• Experience operating as a player‑coach while leading senior managers
• Deep understanding of Agile software development practices
• Strong financial acumen with understanding of total cost of technology
• Demonstrated ability to influence beyond direct reporting lines
• Executive‑level communication and presentation skills
• Experience delivering complex programs on time and within budget
• Comfort managing diverse technical disciplines across distributed teams

• Prior hands‑on software development experience in Angular, Java/Spring Boot, or similar modern stacks
• Experience with Azure cloud architecture (strongly preferred)
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Terraform, Redis, SQL‑based systems
• Experience in IoT, networking, or edge/retail environments
• Background leading modernization or platform evolution initiatives
• Experience in high‑growth or transformation environments

1st Round:
Virtual interview with Hiring Manager

2nd Round:
Onsite panel interview

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