Mid-Ohio Food Collective · 1 day ago
Director of Software Engineering
Grove City,OH,US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $120K/yrMid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is seeking a forward-thinking Director of Software Engineering to lead the development, evolution, and operational excellence of our technology platforms-impacting food access across our region. This role provides both strategic and hands-on leadership to our engineering and analytics teams, driving innovation that directly supports our mission to end hunger.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of engineers and data scientists through hiring, mentoring, and hands-on management
Establish an operational rhythm that balances high productivity with sustainable processes, including leveraging AI and Vibe Coding to accelerate development
Architect technical solutions and guide the direction of platforms such as FreshTrak/PantryTrak and other MOFC initiatives
Balance short- and long-term priorities, determining when to invest deeply versus implementing just-enough solutions
Represent the platform team organization-wide, aligning engineering work to business priorities, managing large-scale budget items (e.g., AWS/Snowflake), and ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, and security expectations
Maintain 24/7 platform availability through sound operations, smart investments, and direct support when necessary
Partner with MOFC Information Technology to scale infrastructure for next-generation initiatives
Provide expertise and guidance to other operational groups and contribute as a strategic thought partner on major projects
Promote safe and healthy work practices and support special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience
Proven experience leading engineering teams and scaling infrastructure in high-growth or startup environments
Commitment to building an inclusive, diverse engineering culture with a focus on professional development
Strong problem-solving, judgment, and communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives
Broad programming experience (PHP, C#, JavaScript, etc.)
Database design and administration experience
Expertise in architecting and developing cloud-based distributed systems (Microservices)
Experience working with distributed teams (onshore/offshore)
Proficiency with Git, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Jira, and other modern tools
Cloud experience (AWS preferred) and mandatory proficiency using Vibe Coding and LLM-driven development tools
Outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work seamlessly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Broad technical and leadership background, serving as a subject-matter expert for technology issues within MOFC
Professional representation when interacting with clients, volunteers, community partners, and staff
Preferred
Knowledge of food pantry and foodbank operations is a plus
Company
Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Mid-Ohio Foodbank provides food to a half million of our hungry neighbors each year by partnering with more than 650 community partners.
Founded in 1980
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Matt Habash
President/CEO
Arvind Kohli - CPA, CMA
Chief Financial Officer
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2025-06-24
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