About A&F Co. :
At ANSR, we operate A&F Co. Bengaluru, a hub of digital transformation delivering services exclusively to our client, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.). A&F Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
Now is your opportunity to join us and develop dynamic tech solutions to meet the needs of A&F Co.’s rapidly growing global business. For over 20 years now, companies cutting across size, industry and markets have relied on our expertise to successfully build global business and technology teams. We can help you land a rewarding career in this dynamic industry.
Here, you’ll be part of a team working on Digital Engineering & Architecture, Data & Analytics and Digital Operations to build inclusive experiences and outstanding products. Ready to usher in a digital revolution? Apply today.
Disclaimer : Candidates will initially be employed under ANSR and subsequently transitioned to A&F Co. Bengaluru.
Position Title :
Manager, Stores Technology
Description :
Primary responsibility of this leader is to lead an engineering team in our Stores Technology space, primarily focused on stores omni-fulfillment and merchandising applications, integrations, and services. Work cross-functionally with stores, digital, and omni-channel teams to execute and deliver on key initiatives such as the RFID strategy and ERP modernization. This leader should have a proven track record of working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment on challenging projects. We expect this individual to have a strong balance of technical and business acumen to translate the business needs into technical solutions.
This manager of stores technology will partner closely with our many cross functional teams to deliver the best digital and store customer experience. This individual should bring a high level of industry and platform expertise to offer best practices and support new ways of working for our teams. Experience hiring, onboarding, and building high-performing teams.
What Will You Be Doing?
Lead a team of 6-10 engineers
Partner with stores, digital, and omni-channel teams to define objectives and priorities
Build and execute new features and capabilities while advancing technical roadmap
Coach, mentor and drive engineering advocacy and efficiency
Drive a vision towards CI / CD and automation
Support transition to full autonomous teams through development CI / CD pipelines and building test automation into the pipelines
Support investigation and analysis of developer toolsets, development standards
Support Customer Journey Evolution, sizing, defining the work and roadmap to deliver
Monitor and measure the health of team, code base, and progress towards vision state
Work with other engineering managers to share best practices and promote continuous improvement
Assist during the budgeting and planning process
What Do You Need To Bring?
9-12 years of experience in the software engineering space : implementing software platforms / solutions, and extensive experience with services, integrations, and web applications
Demonstrated expertise in Agile Methodology
Demonstrated experience and expertise in CI / CD development
Advocate for test driven development and automation
Experience managing teams of 6-12 (mix of FTE and consulting)
Experience with Global retail brands and knowledge of omnichannel concepts desired
Passion for solving complex problems
Strong analytical skills
Proven track record of hiring, onboarding, and upskilling
Experience with omni-channel fulfillment concepts and technology helpful
Experience with core technologies such as Java, Spring, Kafka, Web Services, OCP, Azure is desired
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal, and active listening skills
Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Attention to detail and flexibility in work assignments
Ability to work in a team-orientated, collaborative, and cross-functional environment
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