Key Responsibilities:

People Management & Leadership:
- Lead your team of 2-5 software engineers & product owners. Set clear priorities, goals, and success criteria for the Team. Day-to-day leadership, coaching, team recruitment, and people development. Mentor other members of the Team.
- Split your time evenly (50/50) between coding/architecting reliable and robust software solutions and team coaching responsibilities.
- Lead agile development process that adds incremental value to the platform with each iteration
Complexity & Problem Solving:
- Actively contribute to the architecture and engineering decisions and direction of your team
- Ensure realistic project plans are developed and executed within the approved budget, scope, and quality constraints successfully.
- Solves mid-to-long-term ambiguous and/or quick turnaround/high-impact complex problems carrying potential risk through cross-functional project teams.
- Interprets internal/external issues and leverages creativity & broad perspectives to identify innovative solutions.
- Determines and/or establishes methods, processes, and tools for new assignments.
Communication & Influence:
- Frequently interacts with equivalent internal levels & senior external contacts.
- Updates, influences, and consults with others (including senior leaders) regarding projects, practices, and procedures; effectively communicates complex/technical matters.
- Collaborate with other teams like product management, other engineering teams, quality assurance, operations, and functions to develop best-in-class solutions
- Contribute to team culture, communication, and collaboration across brand and functional teams.

Minimum Requirements:

Strong proficiency in React, Node.js and modern web development
BA/BS or higher in Computer Science or a related STEM field
Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience building scalable web applications and services
At least 3 years of experience leading or managing a team of 5 or more engineers
Proven track record of running an agile development process

Preferred Requirements:
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with .Net, TypeScript and GraphQL

•   Knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
•   Experience with unit testing and/or Test-Driven Development (TDD)
•   Experience with DevOps technologies (docker, AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD)

Salary Range: $145,200 to $181,900 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, well consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 59,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Companys KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, and the company was recognized among TIME Magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies and USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders. Yum! also received widespread recognition in 2023, including being listed on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index; and Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2023.

We are searching for an experienced Engineering Manager who can provide thought and people leadership to technical teams. In this role, you will use problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills to help the team operate effectively and efficiently. We are searching for an Engineering Manager who can manage process and delivery timelines, provide input into strategic decisions, and guide technical activities to ensure customers’ needs are met. This person will be expected to be the technical leader for their respective team, a people leader, and a coach.