Vice President, Software Engineering

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Wolfe

Vice President, Software Engineering

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    About Us:

    Recognized among Pittsburgh's 2024 Top Workplaces and Fastest-Growing Companies , Wolfe has been a leader in the Gift Card and FinTech sectors for over 25 years. We power gift card programs for national merchants like KFC , and our flagship consumer brand, PerfectGift.com, enables customers to create customized gift cards. Learn more about our company culture, core values, and industry recognition on our career page ( https://wolfe-llc.breezy.hr/ ) .

    The Role:

    As the Vice President of Engineering of Merchant Solutions, you will define and execute Wolfe's engineering vision and strategy within the Merchant Solutions business unit, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and driving long-term growth. This role positions technology as a critical enabler of business strategy and operations, fostering a strong partnership with business stakeholders to deliver innovative and scalable solutions. You will lead senior engineering leaders, ensuring alignment with business goals while fostering a culture of technical excellence. This is a servant leadership / founder leadership style role, reflecting Wolfe's leadership style of Humility, Truth, Operational Leadership, Relationships, and Courage.

    Responsibilities:

    Strategic Leadership:

    • Define and implement the Merchant Solutions engineering organization's engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Wolfe's goals and long-term objectives.
    • Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and drive innovation across engineering teams.
    • Set technical direction for the organization, balancing short-term deliverables with long-term strategic growth.

    People Management and Development:

    • Lead senior and mid-level engineers, mentoring them to excel in their roles and fostering a high-performance culture.
    • Oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention across engineering teams.
    • Guide the engineering organization to align with Wolfe's Core Values: Drive, Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

    Technical Excellence:

    • Provide technical guidance and ensure adherence to best practices in software development, architecture, and quality standards.
    • Guide senior leaders in developing and implementing solutions that impact the entire organization.
    • Stay ahead of industry trends, promoting the adoption of new technologies that align with business goals.

    Operational Excellence:

    • Oversee the health and performance of production systems, driving cross-functional initiatives to improve system resilience and scalability.
    • Ensure projects adhere to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, addressing risks proactively.
    • Establish technical standards and processes that enhance productivity and technical capabilities.

    Collaboration and Communication:

    • Partner with Product, Design, and Business teams to align technical solutions with corporate strategies.
    • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, reporting on engineering achievements, challenges, and opportunities.
    • Advocate for a culture of innovation and operational efficiency throughout the organization.

    Measurements and Accountability:

    • Establish and maintain measurements for self and team. Hold team, peers and self, accountable for results.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    • 15+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 10+ years in leadership roles, including managing senior engineers and managers.
    • Proven ability to lead large-scale engineering initiatives with measurable business impact.
    • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, project management, and emerging technologies.
    • Experience in fintech, payments, or a related domain is highly desirable.
    • Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
    • Demonstrates Wolfe's Core Values: Drive, Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

    Compensation & Benefits:

    Wolfe is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, along with competitive compensation targeting the top 25% (75th percentile) in the local market. Our benefits and perks include but not limited to:

    • Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)

    • Management Incentive Bonus

    • Profit Share

    • Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental insurance for employees and dependents (Wolfe pays 80% of premium)

    • 20 days of PTO (vacation).

    • 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays

    • 401(k)

    • Tuition Reimbursement

    • Employee recognition program

    • Charitable Donation to a charity of your choice yearly

    • Employee Referral Bonus

    • Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and other outings

    • Brown bag sessions to keep you informed on the company/industry

    • Internal Culture Club

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    Wolfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Wolfe does not sponsor individuals for the purpose of obtaining H-1 Visas.