VP Software Engineering

Pep Boys • Bala-Cynwyd, PA

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About The Position

The Vice President of Software Development is responsible for providing
strategic and hands‑on leadership across enterprise software engineering in a
complex retail environment. This role oversees the design, development, and
delivery of scalable digital platforms, customer‑facing applications, and core
commerce systems, while driving modern engineering practices and digital
transformation at scale.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience coupled with a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (Masters degree preferred)
• Proven experience leading large‑scale software development organizations in a complex, fast‑paced retail or consumer‑focused environment.
• Demonstrated success delivering enterprise digital platforms and customer‑facing systems at scale.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Track record of driving transformation while maintaining operational stability.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for all software development functions, including digital applications, mobile platforms, and eCommerce systems.
• Define and execute the enterprise software development strategy aligned with business growth, omnichannel retail, and customer experience goals.
• Lead large, distributed engineering teams responsible for building and supporting high‑availability, cloud‑native systems.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives, modernizing legacy platforms and accelerating adoption of modern architectures, tools, and practices.
• Partner closely with Enterprise, Infrastructure, Security, and Business leaders to deliver integrated, end‑to‑end solutions.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and governance across the organization.
• Build and mentor senior engineering leaders and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage budgets, vendor relationships, and third‑party development partners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Supplemental benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and holiday pay
• On demand pay partner (DailyPay)
• Reduced benefits available for part-time team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive