Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

About the Technology Team

In Technology, we reach beyond the code to lead and communicate.  We’re there to lend a hand anytime our brand and shared service partners need a technical guru. Whether it’s helping an associate with a day-making tech fix, creating an online shopping experience that sails through with ease, taking our business into the next frontier, or finding new ways to run green, each of us is committed to creating a user experience that’s as unique and rich as the products offered in our stores and online.

 

Overview of the Manager Technology, Software Engineering – Logistics role

The Manager Technology, Software Engineering - Logistics plays a key role in leading the software engineering technical direction and integration of logistics solutions. The Manager collaborates with various levels of stakeholders on architecture, requirements, and implementation of system solutions to enable business features quickly in a rapidly changing environment. We are currently in a very exciting time where we are undergoing a lot of technological transformation in our warehouse management and logistic space and are looking for a leader who is passionate and eager to drive these initiatives.

 

Responsibilities

Lead all project/program delivery in the warehouse management and logistic space. Organize the work and teams for efficient delivery. Attract, select and retain critical talent for the team. Coach team members in coding and development/ Implementation skills Provide clear, specific goals to the team and communicate performance feedback regularly through regular 1-1 meetings and performance reviews Participate as a member of the engineering leadership in setting and executing strategy for the team Facilitate Communities-of-Practice in critical technologies Facilitate and encourage continuous education efforts for your team both on key technologies and also the Williams-Sonoma business domain Estimate development effort, perform resource allocation, and plan implementations and system rollouts Assist in continually improving the Engineering organization and making it a great place to work Develop a solid understanding of critical systems and processes Guide and counsel engineers on Williams-Sonoma Inc. policies and procedures Performs other duties as required Partner with the Product Management team to define an effective backlog and execute to that backlog. Lead overall team in the innovation of technology and business concepts and drive the test and learn mindset across the team. Lead the implementation of application services, frameworks, automation, and infrastructure that the departments, teams, and their projects depend upon. Evolve platform maturity in automation, operations, stability, and support. Maintain awareness of industry trends and evaluate the applicability of new software tools to platform development.

Criteria

Bachelor's degree -- or foreign equivalent -- in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, or eight years of progressively responsible experience in software development Intermediate knowledge of the business systems and technologies within the Logistics domain with a specific focus preferably on Manhattan WMOS systems. Demonstrated experience leading successful development efforts Experience inspiring and motivating people to fulfill their potential Ability to promote teamwork and establish a foundation of trust among team members Experience with CI (Continuous Integration) methodologies and tools, including automated testing tools Highly knowledgeable and skilled in software development practices and techniques including but not limited to: Source code management -- branching, tagging, and merging Code reviews and adherence to standards Strong data management principles, around data architecture, modeling/design, data quality, security, data organization, and operations. Must have experience with Distribution Centers and Warehouse Management Systems Experience in Transportation Management systems, Manhattan Slotting, and Labor Management systems is nice to have. Experience implementing WM systems into new DCs and/or retrofitting WM systems into existing DCs. (preferably Manhattan WMOS) Experience with Proship or other similar rate shopping tools is a big plus. Communication Skills: Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information of the platform in a clear and concise manner to executives and non-technical leaders. Must have excellent presentation skills to a wide spectrum of audience types (Sr. Executives to Technical Architects and Developers). Experience building teams for services gateway and CI/CD pipelines from scratch. Expert skills in several of the following: Object-oriented design and development Java technologies - J2EE and the Spring framework Web Information Architecture, including REST principles Service-oriented designs and techniques (Web Services, JSON) Database storage and interaction (SQL, Oracle, JDBC, "no-SQL" technologies) Spark, Cassandra, Kafka, Kibana Ability to review and critique proposed designs and offer thoughtful feedback in a collegial fashion Skilled in writing and presenting -- able to craft needed messages, so they are clearly expressed and easily understood. Has 1+ years of supervisory experience and 8+ yrs experience in software development/ Implementation and delivery. Preferred Location:  Phoenix/Glendale Arizona

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We believe in People First

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. Our DEI initiatives prompt associate participation and engagement, aligning with our core vision to reflect the communities where we do business and put people first.

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities  Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer  Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits Tax-free commuter benefits A wellness program that supports your physical, financial, and emotional health 

Your Journey in Continued Learning

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University   Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities  Resources for self-development Advisor (Mentor) program Career development workshops and learning programs Speaker series