Director of Software Engineering

Mid-Ohio Food Collective • Grove City, OH

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About The Position

The Director of Software Engineering guides the design, development, deployment, and support of technology initiatives that strengthen MOFC's software platforms and broader operations. This leader will collaborate across multiple teams within MOFC and throughout the community to ensure that solutions are effective, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and scaling infrastructure in high-growth or startup environments.
• Commitment to building an inclusive, diverse engineering culture with a focus on professional development.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives.
• Broad programming experience (PHP, C#, JavaScript, etc.).
• Database design and administration experience.
• Expertise in architecting and developing cloud-based distributed systems (Microservices).
• Experience working with distributed teams (onshore/offshore).
• Proficiency with Git, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, and other modern tools.
• Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and mandatory proficiency using Vibe Coding and LLM-driven development tools.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of food pantry and foodbank operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers and data scientists through hiring, mentoring, and hands-on management.
• Establish an operational rhythm that balances high productivity with sustainable processes, including leveraging AI and Vibe Coding to accelerate development.
• Architect technical solutions and guide the direction of platforms such as FreshTrak/PantryTrak and other MOFC initiatives.
• Balance short- and long-term priorities, determining when to invest deeply versus implementing just-enough solutions.
• Represent the platform team organization-wide, aligning engineering work to business priorities, managing large-scale budget items (e.g., AWS/Snowflake), and ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, and security expectations.
• Maintain 24/7 platform availability through sound operations, smart investments, and direct support when necessary.
• Partner with MOFC Information Technology to scale infrastructure for next-generation initiatives.
• Provide expertise and guidance to other operational groups and contribute as a strategic thought partner on major projects.
• Promote safe and healthy work practices and support special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

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