Our Opportunity:
Chewy is hiring a Software Development Manager for our IT Healthcare, Faxing & Notifications team in Boston, MA. This is a high-profile position that will drive key initiatives in our Pet Health organization. As part of a dynamic and critical technology team, this role offers a tremendous opportunity for professional growth in the leading online pet retailer in the US.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and develop a hardworking team of 4-7 software engineers responsible for developing Chewy's fax and notification systems for Pet Health communications.
- Collaborate with Engineering Management peers to establish and promote standard methodologies in software design, development, testing, and production deployment.
- Partner with product owners to handle and prioritize backlogs that align with the needs of multiple teams within Chewy's Software organization.
- Investigate the technical details of our AWS-hosted environment, offering both low-level tactical mentorship and strategic high-level design input. Cultivate a culture of operational excellence.
- Build and maintain positive relationships across all organizational levels and functional teams.
- Partner with the recruiting team to expand your team and mentor the professional growth of current Team Members.
- Proactively identify, prioritize, and lead team goals within the broader context of Chewy's business objectives.
- Drive team success through measurable goals, ensuring timely delivery of projects and maintaining high system reliability (e.g., 99.9% uptime).
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Systems Engineering or a similar math or engineering subject area.
- Demonstrated history of implementing and leading significant software development projects
- 5+ years of proven experience in Software Development as a software engineer or architect
- 2+ years of experience in Engineering Management
- Validated delivery experience working under an Agile/Scrum methodology
- Experience with crafting, building and deploying scalable, highly available systems
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work multi-functionally across both technical and business audiences
Bonus:
- E-commerce or Pet Health experience
- Relevant Java ecosystem like Spring Boot based applications
- Proven experience with cloud & orchestration technologies (AWS Services, Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
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What We Do
We view pets and pet parents as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Behind the scenes, our talented teams are made up of innovators, delighters, big-thinkers and of course, passionate pet people—creating a place where you'll be empowered to build, grow and unleash your fullest potential.
We don’t just stand by our company mission—we’re obsessed with it. We seek to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners, everywhere. And we’re constantly finding new ways to do just that.
At Chewy, we understand pet parenthood is full of joyful highs and anxious lows. That’s why we’re here, standing alongside pet parents, providing everything their pets need for a happy, healthy life. We’re a leading online source for pet products, supplies, and prescriptions. We offer a broad selection of high-quality products and services at competitive prices with an exceptional level of customer care and a personal touch.
Since launching in 2011, we’ve combined the personalized service of your neighborhood pet store with the convenience and speed of e-commerce. We pride ourselves on being the only brand available 24/7/365 to support pet parents throughout their journey.
We have a rich history of being recognized for our deep care and personalization while going above and beyond for our customers and their pets.
We view pets and their people as more than just customers and look forward to meeting their needs and exceeding expectations through every interaction. With Chewy, no one pet-parents alone.
Our culture is for those who thrive on delivering results and becoming your best—no matter your role or location. At Chewy, our Operating Principles serve as a common language, or framework, that connects two of Chewy's most valuable elements—our people and our culture. The Operating Principles guide our character, capabilities, imagination, and methods for execution in support of our company's mission.
Why Work With Us
We're proud to be one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies of all time.
With growth comes the exciting opportunity to be a part of a world-class organization of engineering, product, and design team members, responsible for driving our latest innovations and designing "out-of-the Chewy box" experiences.
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