Thursday, July 31, 2014

ShopAtHome.com - Director of Software Engineering

ShopAtHome.com is looking for a passionate, energetic Director of Software Engineering who can understand and translate business needs into workable technology and business solutions.  The chief objective of the role is to ensure that the team produces technically superior software that performs efficiently and quickly on high traffic, high availability web and mobile sites. This is a highly technical position that is accountable for product performance and quality, and is also a leadership position requiring the ability to motivate, hire and mentor development staff.

Responsibilities:
* Oversee ongoing .NET software development in an agile environment, including technical analysis, design, and implementation with Software Engineering
* Work closely and collaborate with stakeholders in Product Management, QA, Design and DBAs to ensure successful delivery and deployment to production, of items on Product Management Roadmaps
* Work collaboratively with Product Marketing and outside vendors to integrate and configure web site functionalities like Search, Gamification and Social integrations
* Manage .NET and SQL Software Engineering staff; hire, train and evaluate performance, and determine staffing needs. Identify and prioritize assignments to ensure deadlines are met and review work for accuracy
* Resolve personnel issues and performance problems
* Maintain in-depth technical expertise in all areas of Microsoft & emerging technology products for software development, industry trends, competitive offerings, and how they apply to the business needs
* Respond to and resolve problems in a timely way, balancing website up-time and quality
* Analyze effectiveness of development processes and exercise flexibility toward continual improvement in the achievement of objectives
* Communicate status of Software Engineering activities with the Sr. VP and executive team


Qualifications:
* 7+ years in a software development role and knowledge of Agile software development methodology
* 3+ years in a management role, leading internet software engineering teams and managing outside vendors
* Solid experience with C#, ASP.NET, SQL, HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, .Net 3.5+ * Solid Webforms and MVC experience
* Experience in solving technical, operational and business challenges while working with multiple departments
* Solid experience in internet and web application technologies
* Strong system architecture and design skills for high volume, high availability applications
* Familiar with clustered server environments, web server administration
* Ability to complete multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail and work in a fast paced, iterative development environment
* BS degree in Computer Science or related discipline, MS preferred


Team members enjoy:
* Competitive compensation
* Ample Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
* Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for team members and their dependents
* Company Match 401(k) savings plan
* Short Term and Long Term Disability
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Personal fitness program
* Tuition reimbursement and discounted RTD Flex-pass
* Charitable match and community outreach events
* The freedom to innovate
* Working for a company that is committed to its team members
* Company Events, Bagel Thursdays and a kitchen stocked with snacks/drinks
* Working with the greatest people ever! 


ShopAtHome.com helps more than 15,000 online stores generate sales through the largest coupon and discount shopping site on the Web.  With over 20 million customers and 25 years in the lead generation business, we are Coupons & More.

ShopAtHome.com is located in the Denver Tech Center.  Please submit a cover letter indicating position applied for, resume, and salary requirements to recruiting@ShopAtHome.com.