Sr Manager, Software Engineering

Lowes • Charlotte, NC

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary goal of this role is to guide and empower the engineering team in building, evolving, and optimizing modern content platform experiences. This includes leading the design, development, configuration, testing, and continuous improvement of scalable, high-performance systems. The role also oversees the delivery and long-term stability of enterprise software solutions, ensuring smooth deployments and ongoing excellence in production. Beyond execution, this leader provides technical direction and strategic insight - shaping the roadmap, championing innovation through AI-driven solutions, and ensuring the overall health and growth of the content platform ecosystem. As part of a Fortune 500 company and retail leader, your work can change an entire industry. Our CEO is a forward-thinker when it comes to tech, and with one of Forbes Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you can come to work knowing you’ll have access to the data, tools, and support that few other companies can offer. We also know what it takes to create an inclusive culture that supports you. Our teams are structured around the engineer, giving you the support you need to do your best work. Since we’ve been in business for over 100 years, we’ve built an excellent track record of growth and success. There’s peace of mind knowing you have the stability and resources you need to focus on solving tough challenges. And as you solve these challenges, know you’ll be surrounded by supportive associates with curious minds who listen to you, respect you, and recognize your hard work. This position is based at our on-site at Lowe's Charlotte NC. Lowe's Tech Hub is an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site barista and Zen Garden, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer information systems (CIS), or related field or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable
• 8 years of IT experience
• 8 years of experience in software engineering or related field
• 8 years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of software development life cycles (SDLC)
• 3 years of experience leading project or technical teams with or without formal direct report responsibility; this includes experience providing technical direction, thought leadership, and coaching and mentoring team members

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of experience in software development in an Agile environment, including work with third-party vendors and solution providers
• 5 years of experience leveraging cloud-native and full-stack technologies (Java, Node.js, React, or similar frameworks)
• 3 years of experience building or managing content management, publishing, or digital experience platforms
• 3 years of experience in IT management within the retail or e-commerce industry
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, containerization, and observability tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Grafana, etc.)
• Strong interest or experience in applying AI and machine learning to content and customer experience domains
• 3 years of experience in roles requiring regular interaction with senior leadership
• Master’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field

Responsibilities

• Leads a high-performing engineering team to achieve the company’s mission by managing performance, fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture, and promoting engineering excellence, operational maturity, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a full-stack, hands-on technical leader overseeing the design, development, and sustainment of scalable, high-availability digital experience platforms and enterprise applications; ensures alignment with business requirements and functional specifications.
• Establishes and enforces best-in-class engineering and DevOps practices through strong architectural decisions, code quality standards, and regular design/code reviews; leverages observability tools to enhance reliability, speed-to-market, and performance optimization.
• Partners with product management and cross-functional teams to define technology roadmaps, plan capacity, manage resources and budgets, and deliver high-quality solutions using microservices, event-driven architectures, APIs, and scalable data pipelines.
• Builds trust with stakeholders through transparent communication, resolves escalated technical challenges, drives experimentation with AI and automation technologies, and ensures adherence to methodologies, standards, and controls across all development phases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees