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Cargill is hiring: Director, Software Engineering (Hybrid - Atlanta, Midtown) in

Cargill, Atlanta, GA, US


Cargill’s size and scale allows us to make a positive impact in the world. Our purpose is to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials — from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel. Our 160,000 colleagues, operating in 70 countries, make essential products that touch billions of lives each day. Join us and reach your higher purpose at Cargill.Job Purpose and Impact The Director, Software Engineering will provide leadership and guidance to the engineering teams across technology and business capabilities to build and enhance modern business applications in the company. In this role, you will provide tactical leadership on product development, architecture, and technology adherence to ensure the delivery of solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and robust. You will also lead team development, build cross team relationships and collaborate across the entire engineering community to drive an effective and authentic engineering culture and to maximize the effectiveness of the engineering capabilities.Key Accountabilities Direct a team of engineering professionals that design, develop, deploy, and enhance the new and existing software solutions.Develop and communicate a clear vision for the engineering organization, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives and technology roadmaps.Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex cloud projects and programs. Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.Lead and inspire a large, diverse team of engineers and managers. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Your role involves developing plans and achieving results in a fast-changing business and/or regulatory environment. You will lead and develop a team, make talent management decisions, and coordinate with managers to select staff aligned with the organization's needs.Act as a key liaison between the engineering team and other departments, such as product management, sales, and customer support. Ensure effective communication and alignment on project goals and priorities.Ensure that financial resources are used efficiently to support project goals and organizational priorities. Monitor budget expenditures and adjust plans as necessary.Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of cloud engineering initiatives. Use data-driven insights to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.Other duties as assigned.Qualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experienceMinimum of six years of related work experiencePreferred QualificationsThree years of supervisory experienceConfirmed hands on technical experience with technologies including cloud, software development and continuous integration, and continuous deliveryExperience using modern software engineering technologies and practices including, but not limited to: public cloud (AWS, Azure & GCP), micro-services, CI/CD, DevSecOpsExperience with software development, software delivery lifecycle, application modernization, DevOps, Service/Infrastructure as Service and OperationsUnderstanding of CI/CD toolchain products like Jira, Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, SonarQube and IaC tools like Terraform and AnsibleProven track record of managing engineering teams and delivering large-scale, high-performance solutionsStrong programming skills in languages such as Python or GoExperience with cloud-native technologies like Kubernetes and DockerProven experience in leading complex cloud projects from inception to completion; strong project management skills, including experience with Agile methodologiesAbility to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically and make data-driven decisionsEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet. Salary: . Date posted: 11/16/2024