About Us:
The Wolfe Companies, LLC, a leader in the Gift Card and FinTech sectors, is known for its prominent brands such as PerfectGift, Gift Card Granny, GiftYa, Reaf Marketing, and Give InKind. Our company excels in delivering exceptional value and customer experience in our industry. You'll find detailed information about our company culture, values, and the recognition we've earned in our industry at the top page of our career site.
Role Summary:
As the Director of Software Engineering, you will be a key leader responsible for driving the success of our software development teams. Your strategic vision, technical acumen, and people management skills will be critical in achieving our business objectives. In this role, you will lead first-line software engineering managers and oversee the tactical delivery of software projects.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership and Strategy:
- Set the strategic direction for software engineering, aligning it with the overall business goals.
- Collaborate with Product Management and C-level executives to define technology roadmaps and prioritize initiatives.
- Drive innovation, scalability, efficiency, measurement and accountability in software development processes.
- People Management:
- Lead and mentor software engineers and managers.
- Foster a high-performance culture, ensuring effective team collaboration and growth.
- Oversee talent acquisition, performance evaluations, and career development.
- Project Delivery:
- Ensure timely and successful delivery of software projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, design, QA, cloud/dev Ops) to meet project milestones.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Technical Excellence:
- Provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
- Promote best practices in software architecture, coding standards, and quality assurance.
- Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Communicate project status, risks, and achievements to senior leadership.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and business stakeholders.
- Advocate for software engineering excellence within the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering leadership roles.
- Proven track record of managing first-line software engineering managers.
- Preferred Strong understanding of fintech products, financial markets, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong attention to detail and technicalities.
- Excellent organizational and technical abilities.
- Good interpersonal and multi-tasking skills.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and project management tools.
- Experience in fast paced startup environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to inspire all levels of an internal or external organization.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate ideas, assess risks, and prioritize opportunities.
- 10+ years’ experience leading cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative culture.
- Demonstrable success navigating ambiguity, iterating quickly, and adapting to changing circumstances.
- 5+ years with AI, Fintech, and digital payments.
- 5+ years Project Management experience in a Scrum environment.
- Demonstrates the Wolf Companies Core values: Drive, Caring, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence.
- Scrum certified.
Compensation & Benefits:
Wolfe is committed to providing its employees with a benefits package designed to give them the flexibility they need to ensure a healthy life/work balance. Wolfe offers its employees great benefits and perks, including, but not limited to:
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance for employees and dependents
- 15 days of PTO (vacation). 20 days after the 2-year anniversary. 25 days after the 5-year anniversary.
- 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee recognition program
- Charitable Donation to a Charity of YOUR Choice yearly
- Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and other employee outings
- Brown bag sessions to keep you informed on the company/industry
- Internal Culture Club
- Competitive Compensation
Wolfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wolfe does not sponsor individuals for the purpose of obtaining H-1 Visas.