Director of Software Engineering

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career, and enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for six consecutive years!

• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• Profit Sharing
• 401(K) with company match
• Competitive base pay starting between $160,000-$185,000/yr with annual performance-based merit raises
• The pay listed for this position may vary based on experience. Please note, compensation decisions are contingent on the facts and conditions for each job opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
  
  

Please note salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Blain’s Farm & Fleet position description for accurate pay range information.

Responsibilities

The Director of Software Engineering will oversee and optimize the development, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions and IT Infrastructure. This position is crucial in maintaining operational stability of the company’s systems while driving innovation and efficiency. This role focuses on supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives for both current and future states.

• Strategic Planning
• Define, develop, implement, and execute the software and DevOps strategy and framework that are aligned with the company’s strategic initiatives
• Software Development
• Oversee the management and optimization of software solutions for all business applications, including ecommerce platforms
• DevOps and Infrastructure
• Design and implement DevOps standards and processes to improve deployment processes, enhance system reliability, and ensure seamless integration between development and operations
• Manage cloud infrastructure, application deployment, and continuous improvements
• Budget Management
• Develop and manage the IT software and DevOps budgets for all initiatives
• Monitor expenses, ensure cost-effectiveness and fiscal diligence
• Risk Management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with IT infrastructure and enterprise architecture
• Maintain a disaster recovery and business continuity contingency plan, updating as necessary
• Innovation and Improvement
• Remain in tune with industry trends, standards, and new technologies
• Propose, design, and implement innovative ideas and solutions to enhance business performance
• Compliance and Security
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulation and company standards.
• Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers and associates
• Deliver feedback, guidance, direction, and workload prioritization to the team
  

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will have:

• 10 to 15 + years of experience in IT infrastructure management and enterprise architecture
• Experience with Ecommerce infrastructure and architecture
• Extensive experience with technology, cloud services, networking, and data storage solutions
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Work cross-functionally within the organization
• Ability to communicate technical IT related concepts to a non-technical audience
  
  

Blain Supply, Inc and Blain’s Farm and Fleet (collectively “Blain’s”) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize the importance of diversity and creating an inclusive culture in order to leverage the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. Blain’s does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any applicable legally protected status. Our goal is to continue to be recognized as an employer of choice and we have received Forbes Best Mid-Sized company to work for an unprecedented 6 years in a row.