Senior Engineering Manager

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States McDonald's Full time
Job Description:


The Digital Backend Chapter Lead, Senior Engineering Manager, is a critical role in McDonald's Technology organization. This position leads the API software engineering team, guiding them in achieving functional expertise and delivering high-quality services for mobile, web, and third-party integrations.

This is an exciting opportunity to transform McDonald's digital backend services, working closely with Technical Leads, MCX, and Architecture teams.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the hiring and management of the digital backend services technology software engineering team.
  • Provide a roadmap for implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality.
  • Help the team become better software developers and prepare them for bigger challenges.
  • Be a practitioner and evangelist of DevOps, Test and Learn cultures.
  • Drive professional development through technology, skill sets, and tools to foster professional growth among software engineers.
  • Define quality and testing standards.
  • Support Product Managers, Tech Leads, and Senior Tech Leads in sourcing the right technical talent for squads and matching skill needs with capacity.
  • Develop resourcing forecasts for software engineers assigned to digital backend technology projects.
  • Define skillsets and identify libraries, tooling, and frameworks that improve engineering productivity.
  • Build community and knowledge sharing opportunities within the engineering chapters.
  • Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement in delivery speed, quality, value, and applied innovation.

The salary range for this role is $186,590 per year.


Requirements:

  • 7 years of C Sharp, Java, or similar software development experience, with knowledge of Agile software development process.
  • Experience in partnering with product and program management teams.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.
  • Strong communications skills to build trust and foster collaboration within the chapter and with stakeholders outside of the team.
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices and best practices for the full software development life cycle.
  • A deep understanding of the technical aspects of software development, including coding languages, software architecture, database design, and other technical areas relevant to the team's work.
  • Proficiency in goal setting, prioritization, delegation, and performance management.
  • Ability to navigate complex matrix organization structures.

Preferred qualifications include 3 years of people management experience, experience leading a team of 7 engineers, and proficiency in the latest microservice and API architectures and technologies.


Additional Information:
McDonald's is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald's provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact. McDonald's provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.

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