Senior Manager Software Engineering

Overview

The Senior Manager of Software Engineering will play a pivotal role in software development activities and long-term initiative planning and collaboration across the Strategy & Transformation (S&T) organization. Software Engineering is the corner stone of scalable digital transformation across PepsiCo’s value chain. This leader will deliver the end-to-end software development experience, deliver high quality software as part of the DevOps process, and have accountability for our business operations.

The leader in this role will provide technical oversight and direction to our software development team to ensure we deliver the best possible software solutions and ensure they are generating value through cost savings or incremental value. This leader will work closely with the user experience, product, IT, and process engineering teams to develop new products and prioritize deliver solutions across S&T core priorities.

Responsibilities

• Key Responsibilities
• End-to-End Ownership
• Lead the design, development, and delivery of mobile applications built using React Native and backend services.
• Own the full technology stack, including mobile frontends, APIs, integrations, and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-On Technical Leadership
• Actively participate in coding, debugging, and code reviews across React Native, Python, and Java codebases.
• Ensure high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code across teams.
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) to improve engineering productivity and code quality.
• Architecture & Integration
• Define and drive system architecture for mobile applications and backend ecosystems.
• Lead backend integrations using MuleSoft and microservices built in Python and Java.
• Ensure robust, secure, and scalable API design and integration patterns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with business and technical stakeholders across Europe and North America.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Global Delivery & Flexibility
• Collaborate across time zones with flexibility in working hours to support global teams.
• Drive alignment and execution across geographically distributed teams.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Manage external vendors and development partners to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Establish clear accountability, SLAs, and performance expectations.
• Leadership in Ambiguity
• Navigate uncertainty and evolving requirements with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Make data-driven decisions and drive execution despite incomplete information.
  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3–5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• React Native for mobile application development
• Backend services using Python and Java
• Integration platforms such as MuleSoft
• Proven ability to contribute to code, conduct code reviews, and mentor engineers.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot).
• Strong understanding of system design, microservices architecture, and API-driven development.
• Experience working with global teams across multiple time zones.
  

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation
• Experience with API gateways, event-driven architecture, and integration patterns
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  

• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for outcomes
• Ability to lead from the front with hands-on involvement
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and fast-changing environments
• Proven vendor management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Business-focused mindset with a strong customer orientation