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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Vice President, Software Engineering - **Company:** Gasboy - Powered By Vontier - **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $235,000.0 - $300,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Architectural Patterns, Automation of Tests, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Databases, DevOps, Retail Software, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Microservices - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13655269 ## About the Role A minimum of 10+ years in a leadership role within the retail solutions sector or within a pure play tech company. - Deep knowledge of leading technology providers, modern cloud systems, in the industry. - Executive presence with a proven track record of engaging with large customers and peers. - Exceptional communication skills, capable of executive-level presentations. - Experience managing large engineering teams (100-250+). - A history of developing innovative large-scale solutions, including next-gen POS applications, IoT and cloud-based systems that are well architected and scalable. - A comprehensive understanding of industry security standards and PCI certifications. - Expertise in leading software development on cloud-native systems utilizing modern architectural patterns. - Familiarity with contemporary tech stacks, including front end, back end, Cloud and various database technologies. ## Description The Vice President, Software Engineering is a pivotal role within Vontier's Convenience Retail business, spearheading the global engineering organization dedicated to retail solutions technologies. This encompasses a broad spectrum of products and systems, from cloud IoT to on premise devices and systems - including point-of-sale (POS) systems microservices, Cloud SaaS IoT processing, telemetry, asset management, incident management, mobile POS, self-checkout, onsite manager workstations, IoT Asset Management platforms, and Analytics and tracking applications tailored to meet the dynamic needs of the retail sector., Oversee a significant business portfolio, supporting a global operation with substantial revenue streams. - Craft and execute a cohesive technology vision and architectural roadmap, encompassing all facets of engineering, software development, DevOps, ProdOps, QA Automation and maintenance for critical product lines. - Collaborate closely with the CTO, General Managers, and other key executives to develop and implement the Retail Technology vision, ensuring the delivery of next-generation retail solutions to the global market., Software and Tech Strategy: Develop and align software strategies with business objectives, ensuring organizational and resource alignment for successful delivery. - Leadership: Provide clear direction and mentorship as part of the global Engineering Management Team, fostering a high-performing software organization. - Commercial Acumen: Maintain a commercial focus, implementing cost-effective product development strategies within the retail solutions domain. - Innovation: Drive innovation within software engineering and development processes, staying abreast of new technologies and methodologies. - Software Development & Delivery: Demonstrate a strong technical foundation in software and firmware development, ensuring high-quality, secure, and compliant solutions. - Quality Management: Uphold exceptional quality standards for software and firmware, overseeing comprehensive test strategies and quality objectives. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Navigating the Corporate Jungle: Life as a Developer in a large Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/621-navigating-the-corporate-jungle-life-as-a-developer-in-a-large-company) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read)