Senior Manager of Engineering, Provi
$160-210k
Online marketplace for alcoholic beverages
Job no longer available
Online marketplace for alcoholic beverages
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$160-210k
201-500 employees
Company mission
To better connect each tier of the alcohol beverage industry.
Role
Who you are
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on search systems, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Strong technical background in developing scalable search algorithms, with expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Ruby on Rails)
- Demonstrated experience in Service Oriented Architecture, building REST APIs, and working with GraphQL
- In-depth knowledge of scalable web service architecture components, particularly as they relate to search functionality
- Proficiency in data modeling and experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., Postgres, DynamoDB) in a search context
- Proven track record in leading and delivering complex software projects using Agile methodologies
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
What the job involves
- As Provi continues to grow as a leader in the B2B digital marketplace for the wholesale alcohol industry, we are looking for an Engineering Manager to guide and expand our capabilities for serving data that powers customer experiences and internal tools
- This role involves leading a team of engineers in enhancing our platform's search features, providing the API for experiences, employing technologies and products such as OpenSearch, AWS AppSync, GraphQL, and Amazon ElastiCache to ensure scalability, performance, and exceptional user experiences
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering an environment of innovation and continuous improvement. Mentor team members in their technical and professional development
- Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a strategic vision for the search and vending functions within Provi’s platform, aligning with company goals and customer needs
- Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of related projects, ensuring they meet quality, budget, and timeline constraints
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other engineering teams, product managers, and stakeholders to integrate the search platform with other system components and ensure a cohesive product strategy
- Technical Expertise: Maintain hands-on involvement in the design and development of advanced search algorithms, APIs, data integration, and system optimization
- Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess and report on the performance of the systems and services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance search relevance and efficiency
Otta's take
Sam Franklin
CEO of Otta
70% of Americans drink Alcohol. It’s one of the largest markets in the world, and Provi sets out to conquer it with its centralized platform for alcohol retailers.
Its a simple concept - save bars and restaurants hours of work sending paper or phone invoices to multiple suppliers (most use between 8 and 20 different suppliers) by collating the service of those suppliers all in one place. For such a straightforward idea, its remarkable that Provi is so unique, but it has managed to corner a market.
With 10% of all American retailers that serve alcohol signing on as customers in Provi’s first five years, it’s set to blow up soon, and has been identified as an ‘Emerging Unicorn’ by Crunchbase. With no direct competitors, Provi is leading the charge in upending a market desperately in need of digitization.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Sep 2021
$75m
SERIES C
Feb 2021
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $124.9m
Company benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision
- 401K with match
- Commuter Perks
- Long/Short Term Disability Employee Assistance Program
- Unlimited PTO and ½ day Fridays in the Summer
- We are remote first but have a great office in downtown Chicago for employees to use
Company values
- HOST: All people are welcomed, encouraged, and empowered. Every idea is considered, and differences make us stronger
- SERVE: Collaborate to be the best colleagues we can be. Solve problems together, have each others’ backs, and pitch in.
- DELIVER: Obsess over excellence, and learn from our mistakes. Don’t choose speed over quality - choose both, every time
- CELEBRATE: Work should be fun. While building a great business, we should build memories and relationships to look back on
Company HQ
River North, Chicago, IL
Founders
Taylor Katzman
(CEO)Previously Business Development Manager at both Meltwater Reach and Emnos, as well as Midwest Regional Manager at Drizly.
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