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Manager - Engineering

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree, preferably in Computer Science or Management Information Systems OR 6 years equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of platform, cloud, or software engineering experience
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Skilled at communicating effectively and empathetically with technical and non-technical users

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects using agile methodology to develop POC and production ready solutions
  • Design highly-scalable capabilities surrounding mobile, kiosk, point-of-sale, payment, audio, back-office, analytics, IoT, and more leveraging a combination of on-site and remote resources
  • Ensure engineering best practices are followed (unit and functional testing, code reviews, CI, design documentation and review, etc.)
  • Collaborate with business analysts and key stakeholders to help verify requirements and develop an implementation plan

Key facts

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Team Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Communication
  • Collaboration

About the company

The Wendy's Company logo

The Wendy's Company

Hospitality (Hotels & Restaurants)

Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, “Quality Is Our Recipe®”, which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef*, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising.Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys. *Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska, and Canada.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryHospitality (Hotels & Restaurants)
Company size10001

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Job description

Overview:

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you! 

 

Wendy’s is looking for a Technical Engineering Manager to oversee the design and development of the Wendy’s technology stacks in support of the organization’s goal to improve stability and reduce technology complexity. As the Technical Engineering Manager, this position will provide thought leadership when it comes to the architecture and development of technology products as well as help prioritize and manage the workload in a fast-paced agile environment. The Technical Engineering Manager will also collaborate with business analysts and key stakeholders to help verify requirements and develop an implementation plan.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead projects using agile methodology to develop POC and production ready solutions
  • Design highly-scalable capabilities surrounding mobile, kiosk, point-of-sale, payment, audio, back-office, analytics, IoT, and more leveraging a combination of on-site and remote resources
  • Ensure engineering best practices are followed (unit and functional testing, code reviews, CI, design documentation and review, etc.)
  • Collaborate with business analysts and key stakeholders to help verify requirements and develop an implementation plan
Minimum Wage: USD $122,000.00/Yr. Maximum Wage: USD $214,000.00/Yr. Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelors Degree, preferably in Computer Science or Management Information Systems OR 6 years equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of platform, cloud, or software engineering experience
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Skilled at communicating effectively and empathetically with technical and non-technical users
  • Experience working on an Agile/Kanban team
  • Comprehensive understanding of SDLC
  • 2+ years managing a team of engineers a plus
  • QSR experience a plus

Expected Work Location (Remote): It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote 

  

Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. 

  

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors. This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. The target annual bonus for this role is 20% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. 

  

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits! Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings. For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website, www.wendysbenefits.com. 

  

NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms. Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives. Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws. 

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