Director, Applications

Director, Applications & Integration DevelopmentIngram Content Group (ICG) is currently seeking a Director, Applications and Integration Development to join our team in LaVergne, TN (Greater Nashville area). This person provides leadership to development staff and managers. Acts as a cooperative leader in the creation of innovative, cost-effective, bug-free interactive software solutions. Works with customers, business partners, technical staff, and other key stakeholders to resolve complex problems with software and responds to suggestions for improvements and enhancements. Manages the application product portfolio and provides strategic vision and leadership. Communicates with the Product Advisory Board to develop, manage, and maintain advanced product line roadmaps, priorities and timelines. This position will be hybrid and work from the Ingram headquarters 4 days per week.Want to help explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world? At Ingram, our Technology team is blazing a trail by providing content distribution services to thousands of publishers with key initiatives around business intelligence, machine learning, continuous integration and omnichannel. We support diverse people and technology that highlights innovation through SaaS platforms, metadata, cloud, and containerization. Our teams are agile, and emphasize authenticity, creativity, and transparency upon a fact-based foundation.The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people as possible to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you are an IT professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative partnerships, understanding what drives business, and enjoys working in a connected culture, we can't wait to meet youThe ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field8+ years' experience in Application Development, API and Integrations5+ years IT management experienceWe have a preference for:Experience working on tool consolidation without compromising the technical and business capability enablementExperience leading EDI teams using IBM Sterling suite of Products like B2Bi, PEM, API Governance, gateway etc.Knowledge of any UI/UX Front-End frameworks like React or Vue.jsAbility to use major RDBMS like MySQL or PostgreSQL or SQL Server and any form of NoSQL like Mongo or Couchbase to invest in developing trends and core skillsKnowledge of modern project life cycle methodology (Lean RUP, agile), Service Life Cycle (SLC), Release and ChangeKnowledge of Java, .NET or other relevant core development language.Knowledge of B2C Customer ServiceKnowledge of cloud best practices and technologies.Knowledge of DevSecOps best practices.Ability to learn and employ new applicationsAbility to work on a teamProblem solving skillsAbility to create schedules, and meet deadlines and milestonesThe Director of Application & Integration Development key responsibilities are:Lead all the efforts in the Application Engineering and Integration Services areas.Mentor, coach, and develop Managers, Principals and Engineers.Assesses and comments on code as it is developed.Assist with identifying gaps in current capabilities and provide clear directions to the teams in managing the current while building the solutions for the future.Assists the upper management by providing inputs for technology modernization strategiesIdentifies Standards of code for "cross-pollination" to other projects.Oversight for development of proposals and prototypes.Manages software development processes.Works closely with operation teams to insure sound operation and delivery of service.Determines project assignments for development managersBudgeting and tracking expenses regularlyWorks directly with clients to integrate and support products.Works with leadership team to plan future R&D projects.Investigates new technologies, creating prototypes for business teams.Works with Account Managers and Business team on responses to client RFP's and integration requests.Determines new features with appropriate and effective design.Works with direct reports to build technical strategy and roadmapsLeads the discussion to deliver estimates for engineering efforts.Determines/creates an effective structure and organization.Engages with clients to understand their needs and demandsAssesses applicability of tools/software for development projects.Researches solutions to bugs and other software performance issues.Plan and execute the people related activities like Talent Management, employee training, succession planning and performance appraisalsHiring Salary Range: $170,000k - $215,000k. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.