Director of Digital Engineering (Hybrid)

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Company: Brownells, Inc.

Location: Grinnell, IA 50112

Description:

Are You Ready to Lead the Future of Digital Engineering at Brownells?

Do you have a passion for building innovative digital solutions that delight customers and drive business success? Have you led engineering teams to create robust, scalable platforms in high-transaction environments? If you're a visionary leader with a deep connection to the outdoor lifestyle and a commitment to the 2nd Amendment, this could be your next great adventure!

At Brownells, we've been Serious About Firearms Since 1939, and we're looking for a Director of Digital Engineering to elevate our digital platforms to the next level. Can you see yourself leading the development of cutting-edge digital products that exceed market expectations and wow our customers?

As the Director of Digital Engineering, you'll spearhead a team that brings our digital vision to life, ensuring that our solutions are both innovative and reliable. You'll work closely with product owners to shape the future of our digital offerings and build a team that thrives on a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and inspire engineering teams to create scalable, reliable solutions across a portfolio of digital, mobile, retail, marketing, and social technologies.
  • Collaborate with product owners to align engineering efforts with business goals, ensuring our digital platforms are positioned for both immediate and long-term success.
  • Drive innovation by fostering an environment where testing, learning, and continuous improvement are core to the engineering process.
  • Lead hands-on development using C#/ASP.NET/SQL/VUE to ensure high-quality, robust solutions are delivered across all platforms.
  • Build a dynamic team, balancing in-house talent with contract and offshore resources to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

What You'll Need:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience leading teams in developing and maintaining complex eCommerce and consumer web products.
  • Expertise in C#/ASP.NET/SQL/VUE, as well as B2B, B2C, eCommerce, and Marketing platforms.
  • Proven success in managing multi-site, multi-product engineering teams, including offshore resources.
  • Strong leadership skills, with a deep understanding of modern platform architectures, coding best practices, and emerging technologies.

This role is based in Grinnell, Iowa, but offers HYBRID work arrangements (2-3 days/month in office), allowing you the flexibility to thrive in a supportive community while maintaining a connection to our outdoor adventure culture. The salary range is from $140-165K, reflecting the high impact and responsibility of this role.

Why Brownells? At Brownells, you'll be part of a company that's dedicated to more than just products - we're committed to empowering our customers by fueling their independence and passion for adventure. We offer generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, a robust 401(k) match, and access to our premier shooting complex.

Ready for your next great adventure? Apply now via our quick application process and join us in shaping the future of digital engineering at Brownells!

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. In addition, the employer may consider whether the individual applying for or holding the position is qualified. There are two steps involved in this determination. The first concerns whether the applicant or current employee satisfies the prerequisites for the position. The second step involves whether or not the person can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

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