Software Engineering Manager (Java/Node)

Why Join 7-Eleven Global Solution Center?

When you join us, you'll embrace ownership as teams within specific product areas take responsibility for end to-end solution delivery, supporting local teams and integrating new digital assets. Challenge yourself by contributing to products deployed across our extensive network of convenience stores, processing over a billion transactions annually. Build solutions for scale, addressing the diverse needs of our 84,000+ stores in 19 countries. Experience growth through cross-functional learning, encouraged and applauded at 7-Eleven GSC. With our size, stability, and resources, you can navigate a rewarding career. Embody leadership and service as 7-Eleven GSC remains dedicated to meeting the needs of customers and communities.

Why We Exist, Our Purpose and Our Transformation?

7-Eleven is dedicated to being a customer-centric, digitally empowered organization that seamlessly integrates our physical stores with digital offerings. Our goal is to redefine convenience by consistently providing top notch customer experiences and solutions in a rapidly evolving consumer landscape.

Anticipating customer preferences, we create and implement platforms that empower customers to shop, pay, and access products and services according to their preferences. To achieve success, we are driving a cultural shift anchored in leadership principles, supported by the realignment of organizational resources and processes.

t 7-Eleven we are guided by our Leadership Principles . Each principle has a defined set of behaviors which

help guide the 7-Eleven GSC team to Serve Customers and Support Stores.

1.Be Customer Obsessed

2.Be Courageous with Your Point of View

3.Challenge the Status Quo

4.Act Like an Entrepreneur

5.Have an “It Can Be Done” Attitude

6.Do the Right Thing

7.Be Accountable

About This Opportunity

Job Title: Engineering Manager

Location: Bengaluru, India

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our merchandising technology initiatives for

the convenience retail sector. This role will drive the technical vision, development, and deployment of

innovative solutions that optimize product assortment, pricing, inventory, and promotional strategies enhancing both operational efficiency and customer experience in convenience retail environments.

Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Define and execute the technical vision and strategy for merchandising

technology platforms within convenience retail.

• Product Development: Led cross-functional engineering teams in architecting, developing, and

deploying scalable, reliable systems for merchandising, inventory, pricing, and promotions—

leveraging enterprise architecture principles and reusable component design.

• Integration & Ecosystem: Ensure seamless integration of merchandising technology with retail store

systems, supply chain, accounting, analytics, and customer engagement systems.

• Team Management: Attract, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams, fostering a

culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Quality & Security: Establish and enforce engineering best practices, ensuring robust, secure, and

high-performance solutions.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with product management, design, operations, and business

teams to align technology initiatives with company objectives and customer needs.

• Project Delivery: Oversee the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to

deployment and ongoing support.

• Performance Measurement: Define and monitor key engineering metrics and KPIs to ensure

operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Vendor & Partner Management: Collaborate with technology vendors and service providers to

deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Key Skills Required:

• Merchandising Technology: Deep understanding of product assortment, pricing, inventory, and

promotional management systems in retail or convenience environments.

• Technical Expertise: Strong background in software architecture, cloud platforms, data analytics,

and retail technology.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills to address complex business

and technical challenges.

• Innovation Mindset: Passion for leveraging technology to drive business impact and customer value.

• Leadership: Proven ability to inspire, mentor, and lead high-performing engineering teams.

• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross functional teams and senior leadership.

• Agile & DevOps: Proficiency in agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Education & Experience:

• 13+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in leadership or management

roles.

• 8+ years of experience in Java/ Node.JS, Springboot and similar Technologies.

• Willing to work on the Nodejs and other technologies.

• Experienced in CI/CD, Cloud (Azure , AWS), Database- Postgress/ Mangodb or any similar.

• Demonstrated success in building and deploying merchandising or retail technology solutions.

• Experience leading cross-functional engineering teams in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

• Strong business acumen and understanding of convenience retail business models and operations.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

Desired Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to set and communicate a compelling technical vision for merchandising

technology in convenience retail.

• Customer Focus: Commitment to delivering exceptional customer and user experiences.

• Collaboration: Demonstrated success in building relationships and partnering with business and

technology leaders.

• Results-Oriented: Focus on delivering measurable business value through engineering excellence.