{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2cf8d37c61ba8c61bf59bb23","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cf8d37c61ba8c61bf59bb23","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2cf8d37c61ba8c61bf59bb23","title":"Sr DIR, Software Engineer","description":"Let’s be unstoppable together!\n\nAt Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.\nLearn more at www.circana.com.\nWhat will you be doing?\nWe're seeking a Development Manager to join our Business Technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, designing, and delivering custom applications and solutions. This position requires a strong blend of hands-on technical expertise and leadership skills, as you'll contribute directly to development work while managing teams to bring solutions to market.\nJob Responsibilities\nUnderstand business problems and translate them into technical solutions with guidance from senior leadership\nDesign and develop custom web applications from concept to delivery\nLead and manage development teams, including offshore resources in India\nMaintain a 60/40 split between hands-on development and management responsibilities\nCollaborate with senior team members on architectural decisions and technical direction\nParticipate in the application lifecycle from development through deployment and support\nWork with stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions\nBuild and maintain productive development teams\nMentor junior developers and contribute to team growth\nRequirements\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of hands-on software development experience\n1+ years in a technical leadership or team lead position\nExperience successfully delivering custom applications or solutions\nExperience working with development teams, including remote/offshore coordination\nSolid understanding of software design principles and best practices\nAbility to understand business requirements and implement technical solutions\nExperience with modern UI frameworks\nStrong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders\nPreferred Qualifications\nJava development experience\nExperience in the market research or data analytics industry\nBackground working with datasets or business intelligence solutions\nFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure and deployment\nExperience with Agile development methodologies\nPrevious experience mentoring or coaching developers\nCircana Behaviors\nAs well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:\nStay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.\nSeek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.\nOwn the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.\nCenter on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers.\nBe a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.\nChampion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.\nCommit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.\nLocation\nThis position can be located in the following area(s): Chicago, IL, US\n\nProspective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission.\n\nThe below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. The salary range for this role is $150,000 - $164,000.\n\nThis job is also eligible for bonus pay.\n\nWe offer a comprehensive package of benefits including [paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k)] to eligible employees.\n\nYou can apply for this role through methods such as (e.g., Careers website link and/or Intranet site for internal candidates).\n\nThe anticipated application deadline for this position is 11/23/2025.\n\n#LI-JT1\nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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We’re a global company dedicated to fostering inclusivity and belonging. We value and celebrate the unique experiences, cultures, and viewpoints that each individual brings. By embracing a wide range of backgrounds, skills, expertise, and beyond, we create a stronger, more innovative environment for our employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.\nLearn more at www.circana.com.\nWhat will you be doing?\nWe're seeking a Development Manager to join our Business Technology team. In this role, you'll be responsible for developing, designing, and delivering custom applications and solutions. 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