Director of Engineering

About Us
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions. Our mission is simple: to design, implement, and support high-performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably, and service competitively on a global scale.
Director of Engineering
At KCS, the Director of Engineering oversees the engineering department, managing a diverse team of nearly 300 professionals, including developers, QA specialists, and delivery leads. The primary responsibility is to foster an environment of growth, innovation, and efficiency, ensuring the engineering team delivers high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the management and development of the engineering team, fostering an inclusive and innovative culture.
Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions, meeting or exceeding industry standards.
Work closely with the VP of Architecture to align engineering practices with overarching architectural strategies.
Align resourcing and project assignments with PMO requirements to ensure optimal team performance and project delivery.
Drive the adoption of agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices within the engineering teams.
Implement effective resource management strategies to optimize team performance and project delivery.
Promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and practices.
Conduct performance reviews, identifying development opportunities and addressing challenges within the engineering team.
Key Requirements
Technical Leadership: Extensive experience in software engineering leadership, with a broad understanding of development, QA, and delivery processes.
People Management: Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of leading large engineering teams.
Strategic Alignment: Ability to align engineering resources with PMO requirements and company goals.
Agile Methodologies: Expertise in implementing and managing agile development processes.
Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to manage technical challenges and resource constraints.
Collaboration: Experience in collaborating with architecture and product management to deliver cohesive and integrated solutions.
Company Info
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) is the market leader in developing and delivering fully integrated business management solutions for distributors, suppliers, resellers, wholesalers, and merchants. Our mission is simple: to design, implement, and support high-performance systems that enable our customers to source effectively, stock efficiently, sell profitably, and service competitively.
Equal Opportunities
KCS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires us to adjust the recruiting process, please advise us when contacted.
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