GroupeSTAHL is a leading international manufacturer, distributor and direct supplier in the field of custom textile printing.
The Director of Software Development is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's software engineering and development activities. This position provides strategic and technical direction for building, scaling, and maintaining all software products and platforms.
The Director will lead multiple software development initiatives, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. This role works in close partnership with Product Management, IT Operations, and Executive Leadership to define the product roadmap, establish architectural standards, and ensure the successful, timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering organization.
- Foster a strong, collaborative culture with strong emphasis on quality, velocity and value.
- Ensure best practices in software development to meet company objectives in velocity, security and compliance.
- Enhance team strength and accountability by establishing KPI’s to achieve maximum efficiency and operability.
Technical Strategy & Architecture: Collaborate with Executive Leadership to define and maintain the long-term technical vision, architecture, and technology stack for Stahls’ software products, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
- Define current and future Software Development vision in alignment with Stahls’ and GroupeSTAHL company business objectives.
- Identify business process optimization and automation opportunities in operations, manufacturing, and shipping.
- Work with Director of IT Operations to ensure IT infrastructure is optimized and adequate to meet company objectives.
- Make architectural and technical recommendations focused on simplicity and cost/value.
Project Execution & Delivery: Work closely with the Project Management Office to oversee the execution of software projects, managing the development roadmap, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and on budget.
- Participation in project priority planning
- Participate in task/project management for the SID development team in coordination with the Project Management Office.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the key technical partner to Product Management, internal business stakeholders, and the executive team to align software development efforts with the company's strategic goals.
- Talent Management: Drive the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention of top-tier engineering talent.
- Assure staffing levels adequately align with company objectives.
Professional Qualifications
- Expert knowledge of JavaScript, ASP.NET/Core, React, JSON, XML, TypeScript, Python, REST, WebSocket, SQL, C#, C/C++, etc.
- Bachelors/Masters or 10+ years of related experience
- Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Development, Business Management Experience Requirements
- 10-15 years’ experience preferred in Information Technology; IT systems, software development, architectural planning, quality assurance, compliance & infrastructure a plus.
Why join GroupeSTAHL?
We value work/life balance. As a family-owned business, we know our work family is just one aspect of life. We offer flexibility in the workplace to accommodate life outside of work. We offer generous PTO packages and opportunity to earn additional time off throughout the year.
We take health and wellness seriously. We offer comprehensive benefits packages with low premiums and front-end deductibles. Contribute pre-tax dollars to your FSA or HSA accounts. Earn additional PTO by participating in healthy activities!
We don’t believe in just getting a job; we believe in careers. With ongoing training and opportunities for personal development, we believe in fostering career growth. Looking to take your career to the next step? We offer tuition reimbursement!
We believe in making a difference (and having fun while doing it). Whether we’re eating hot dogs to celebrate Coney Day, or playing hockey with Detroit Red Wings Alumni to raise money for Michigan Disabled Veterans. We’re a family-owned company who has family-friendly fun year ‘round! We’re all about having fun and making a difference.
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Apply today and join the fun!