Jobs at Focus Staff
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Focus Staff is a technology staffing firm that connects top software engineers, data scientists and product professionals with high‑growth startups and scale‑ups across the U.S. Since 2018, the agency has grown to over 200 recruiters and a network of more than 5,000 vetted tech talent.
Candidates can expect roles ranging from full‑time permanent positions to contract and freelance gigs, often with remote flexibility. The company emphasizes fit through technical interviews, cultural assessments and a transparent hiring process that includes upfront salary ranges and benefits.
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Real & Transfer Specialist
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 08, 2024
The Renewal/Transfer Specialist is responsible for managing the renewal and transfer processes for franchise agreements. This role involves data entry, document preparation, and coordination with franchisees and lenders. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience in a related field, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and strong attention to detail. The position requires a fast-paced, detail-oriented, and customer-focused approach, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and build positive business relationships.
Brand Channels Manager
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Dec 17, 2023
Tracking performance for all Brand Channels (online ordering, loyalty, 3PD, catering, etc.) Maintain vendor relationships to manage expectations (e.g., high level of service, accountability, etc. ), to provide timely feedback, and to maximize cost efficiency, quality, timeliness, and responsiveness in a manner that best supports the organization's initiatives. Ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders (e.g., internal and external customers, etc.) Suggesting new optimization methods to applicable teams (Category, Enterprise, Brands, etc.) Establish and maintain trust and credibility with franchisees, vendors, and cross-functional marketing/operations/technology teams. and campaigns via regular reporting to Brand leadership, franchisees, and cross-functional business partners. in a timely manner Ability to create program goals, messaging, communication, and overall event plans Ability to adapt and adjust planned work through analyzing work demands, competing priorities, and tight deadlines; and to understand the most effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks within the parameters of the organizational structure, processes, systems, and policies Ability to assess situations, provide counsel, and identify solutions that resolve challenges/issues, while considering the best interests of all parties; to develop and implement short and long-term solutions; and to apply effective problem solving and decision-making to address business needs and issues Education Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration with an emphasis on marketing or project management (Preferred) Work Experience 5+ years of any combination of experience and/or education in marketing, marketing technology, demand generation, business administration, e-commerce, off premise sales or related field (Required) Retail, restaurant, hospitality, food or beverage experience (Preferred) Experience working with digital platforms (Punchh, Cheetah, Yext), Catering platforms (Monkey Media, EzCater) and off premise delivery vendors a plus (OLO, UberEats, DoorDash or other), (Preferred) Skills & Abilities Strong project management skills with ability to drive projects and/or campaigns forward to completion while remaining highly organized and detail-oriented Data driven and can support decisions with insights and analytics Results oriented with ability to translate strategy and business objectives into actionable plans and measurements Ability to work well under pressure with meeting deadlines in a high-volume environment Comprehends technology concepts and can access and translate effectively across multiple teams Communication skills that create positive impact and engagement (written, verbal and presentations). Develop, communicate & present materials to support Field team & franchisees as it relates to off-premises initiatives, as well as demand generation, acquisition & loyalty-driven efforts for digital campaigns.
Digital Product Manager
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Dec 17, 2023
Maintain a disciplined approach, developing consistent, predictable outcomes. Develop user stores with strong acceptance criteria. (Product manager, Product owner, Business analyst) Experience operating in an Agile/Scrum environment preferably leading a scrum team as the Product Owner. Manage time well for yourself and teams, identifying and focusing on priorities. Able to validate API user stories using tools such as Postman. Ability to pivot and reprioritized in a fast-paced environment. Skills & Abilities Strong communication skills to gather support for business solutions at all levels of the organization through written documentation, compelling presentations, and data-driven analysis Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, combined with intellectual curiosity, and a desire and ability to "get things done". Education Bachelor's degree in design, engineering, business or equivalent professional experience (required) Work Experience 5+ years in a product role with experience in launching digital products. Knowledge and understanding of full lifecycle software development best practices. They will maintain a prioritized backlog based on defined customer value, aligning with product strategy and resource capacity to organizational objectives.
Technical Support Manager
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Dec 17, 2023
Work Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in tech support manager role Minimum 3 years working with cloud-native solutions, preferably with Azure Knowledge of GCP or AWS Experience with supporting applications built on .NET and Xamarin platforms Experience with Azure cloud platform including Azure Monitor, Azure application insights, Azure Kubernetes Service, 3rd party APIs Understanding of OWASP security vulnerabilities and working with development teams to fix these vulnerabilities Skills & Abilities Ability to work with offshore L1 and L2 team Ability to interface with various teams such as analytics, engineering, archtiecture and security teams Ability to work with cloud compute services (API management, Containers, App Service, Kubernetes Services and serverless compute) and cloud data storage services such as Cosmos DB database Ability to support Content Delivery Network (CDN), Front Door and Web Application Firewall (WAF) services Nice to have - GCP or AWS cloud platform experience Ability to document the processes and procedures Excellent communication, analytical and critical thinking skills This position will be key in understanding the legacy application architecture and code developed by the software engineering team and providing technical support to the legacy applications. While the new application platform is being built, Focus Brands is seeking an experienced Tech Support Manager who will collaborate effectively with legacy application support teams within technology and product and contribute to all aspects of the legacy application support. Essential Functions Thoroughly understand the existing legacy applications (websites and mobile apps) architecture and the current L1 and L2 support processes provided by the vendor Leverage the current application performance monitoring setup and dashboards to proactively identify potential issues and address them before they become incidents Review the existing support playbooks, provide recommendations on enhancing them and work with support teams to create/enhance them Understand the current SLOs and track and report the performance and availability metrics on a monthly basis Review the current alerting mechanism and notifications setup and enhance as needed Understand the service levels around 3r party products that are in use and work with them in resolving issues associated with API availability Lead the major incident management process to bring together the appropriate resources and skills to the war room and troubleshoot Standardize and support the incident notifications process Lead the problem management efforts to understand the root cause of the recurring incidents and work with multiple stakeholders to document and present the blameless post-mortem reports Interface with the security team to understand the criticality of security vulnerability issues identified, plan and execute the fix within the timeframe expectations set by the security team Job Summary Focus Brands is on a journey to build out an industry leading Digital Platform which will power its 7 existing brands and enable smooth integration of future brands.
Principal Mobile Engineer
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 16, 2024
<p><strong>Essential Functions<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>Development and Support <ul><li>Point of contact for all mobile app design questions <li> <p><p><li>Perform feasibility analysis for all mobile app designs <li> <p><p><li>Lead development efforts for mobile development <li> <p><p><li>Proficient in Android and iOS app development using native and cross platform frameworks like React Native <li> <p><p><li>Collaborate with product and technology leadership to help plan work for technology pods <li> <p><p><li>Research and assess feasibility of features suggested by product teams <li> <p><p><li>SME for all app development work <li> <p><p><li>Assist experimentation of various features to drive conversion and user engagement <li> <p><p><li>Actively research and provide solutions for problems <li> <p><p><li>Assist the architecture team on a longterm road map for the technology team <li> <p><p><li>Keep up with market direction on mobile app development and provide the team with timely inputs <li> <p><p><li>Design and present elegant solutions to gaps in the products we build <li> <p><p><li>Support product releases and ability to triage issues in production <li> <p><p><li>Have a good understanding of cloud infrastructure <li> <p><p><li>Have some experience with building and maintaining CICD pipelines <li> <p><p><li>Great understanding of tools like git jira confluence etc <li> <p><p><li>Work in a fastpaced environment <li> <p><p><li>Have an end user focus<li> <p><p><ul><li> <p><p><ul><p><strong>Job Summary<strong> <p> <p>Focus Brands is on a journey to build out an industry leading Digital Platform which will power its 7 existing brands and enable smooth integration of future brands <p> <p>Focus Brands Digital Technology team is seeking a Principal Mobile Engineer to oversee the build out of mobile apps for our brands To be successful the candidate will need excellent communication skills and an ability to explain technology solutions to business partners and will possess deep technical knowledge of development of mobile apps using native and cross platform tools They should be able to work effectively is an agile environment and should be a selfstarter <p> <p><strong>Education<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>Bachelors Degree in Information Systems Computer Science or a related field Masters Preferred <li> <p><p><ul><p><strong>Work Experience<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>5+ years of development experience in Android and iOS development<li> <p><p><li>5+ years of development experience in React Native<li> <p><p><li>Experience in various deployment strategies<li> <p><p><li>Experience in various testing and experimentation strategies with app development <li> <p><p><ul><p><strong>Skills amp Abilities<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>Expert level knowledge of Android and iOS development using native and cross platform frameworks React Native <li> <p><p><li>Expert level debugging capabilities and knowledge of edge cases with performance and paint issues in mobile apps <li> <p><p><li>Experience integration payment solutions like apple pay google pay paypal etc into mobile apps <li> <p><p><li>Experience integrating social logins into mobile apps <li> <p><p><li>Experience creating highly performant mobile apps <li> <p><p><li>Expert level experience consuming REST API services <li> <p><p><li>Experience consuming GraphQL services <li> <p><p><li>Experience implementing feature flagging <li> <p><p><li>Advanced user of GIT Jira Confluence and other supporting tools <li> <p><p><li>Advanced knowledge of CICD practices and ability to understand pipelines <li> <p><p><li>Ability to understand C Java and JavaScript code <li> <p><p><li>Some experience with a CMS preferably Contentful<li> <p><p><li>Some experience with QSR solutions like OLO <li> <p><p><li>Working knowledge of the interdependencies betweenacross businesses to proactively identify risksissues that could have an impact on business results <li> <p><p><li>Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business leaders and technical resources in clear concise language to convey clear concise information in verbal written electronic and other communication formats to demonstrate active listening while engaging others and to articulate ideas and present information to all levels of the organization and varying sizes of audiences <li> <p><p><li>Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships and foster an environment of mutual respect understanding trust and support <li> <p><p><li>Ability to adapt and adjust planned work through analyzing work demands competing priorities and tight deadlines and to understand the most effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks within the parameters of the organizational structure processes systems and policies <li> <p><p><li>Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with matters of significance and to conduct research analyze data and arrive at valid conclusions <li> <p><p><li>Ability to conduct research perform analysis and communicate results effectively <li> <p><p><li>Ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders eg internal and external customers etc in a timely manner <li> <p><p><ul>
Category Analyst
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 09, 2024
The job description is for a Category Analyst position at GoTo Foods, responsible for supporting multiple procurement categories across 7 restaurant brands. The analyst will drive product setup processes, analyze business, and collaborate with suppliers to implement supply chain solutions.
VP, Data Engineering
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Oct 21, 2023
Focus Brands is seeking a Vice President of Data Engineering to lead the company's data transformation initiative. The role involves building a best-in-class data engineering team, establishing team KPIs, and developing a 3-5 year data roadmap. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in public cloud technologies, data lakes, and big data platforms, with a proven track record of driving measurable impact through data transformation initiatives. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to communicate complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
Manager, Digital Marketing Strategy
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Dec 17, 2023
Strong experience with Google My Business, location platforms like Yext, and pixel management. This includes Google My Business, location pages, pixel management for marketing campaigns, and more. You will create the best in class in-store digital experiences for tableside, pickup, drive-through, dine-in, and kiosk. Drive the product marketing vision, go to market strategy, facilitating design discussions and competently working with technical teams. As the Manager of Digital Marketing Strategy, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our online visibility, organic search rankings, and overall digital performance. You will be responsible for shaping and executing SEO initiatives, owning digital tools, and managing various aspects of digital strategy. This is a Hybrid role, requiring to be in the Office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday weekly. You will work with product, technology, and marketing stakeholders across our brands to optimize digital efforts in alignment with company growth objectives. The Manager of Digital Marketing Strategy is responsible for helping to set and achieve digital customer satisfaction, organic traffic growth, and sales goals across Focus Brand's portfolio of app and web ecommerce platforms. Work Experience 5 years of experience delivering and optimizing consumer-facing online experiences as a SEO manager and digital strategist.
Principal Software Engineer
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 15, 2024
<p><strong>Essential Functions<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>Lead the design and solutioning of highperformance backend APIs using Expressjs and Nestjs<li> <p><p><li>Collaborate with product and technology leadership to help plan the roadmap for technology pods<li> <p><p><li>Research and assess feasibility of features suggested by business teams <li> <p><p><li>Guide team development efforts towards successful project delivery providing technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship <li> <p><p><li>Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing best practices and performing peer code reviews<li> <p><p><li>Foster CICD practices automated testing and deployment pipelines to ensure a smooth development and release process<li> <p><p><li>Collaborate with other software developers business analysts and software architects to plan design develop test and maintain enterprise platform services<li> <p><p><li>Provide guidance to engineering teams in support of cloud infrastructure<li> <p><p><li>Prepare reports manuals and other documentation on the status operation and maintenance of software<li> <p><p><li>Develop refine and tune integrations between applications<li> <p><p><li>Analyze and resolve technical and application problems<li> <p><p><li>Assess opportunities for application and process improvement and prepare documentation of rationale to share with team members and other affected parties<li> <p><p><li>Adhere to highquality development principles while delivering solutions ontime<li> <p><p><li>Research and evaluate a variety of software products<li> <p><p><ul><p><strong>Job Summary<strong> <p> <p>Focus Brands is on a journey to build out an industry leading Digital Platform which will power its 7 existing brands and enable smooth integration of future brands The Principal Software Engineer will oversee the solution architecture and development of the backend API components of the platform that powers our digital assets To be successful the candidate will require excellent communication skills and ability to explain technology solutions with diverse partners This role will provide technical leadership through coaching and mentorship to other team members and working with product and leadership towards ontime quality delivery <p> <p><strong>Education<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>Bachelors degree in information systems Computer Science or a related field Masters Preferred<li> <p><p><ul><p><strong>Work Experience<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>7+ years experience as a Software Developer in NestJS ExpressJS NodeJS KOA or other frameworks<li> <p><p><li>5+ years experience with cloud platforms like Azure GCP or AWS<li> <p><p><li>Experience with Terraform or other cloud SDKs<li> <p><p><li>Prior experience in technical leadership team development and supporting delivery<li> <p><p><li>Indepth knowledge and experience with developing web applications with serviceoriented framework microservices and Rest APIs<li> <p><p><li>Proficiency in TypeScript with a deep understanding of its concepts and features<li> <p><p><li>Extensive experience designing and developing enterprise grade software<li> <p><p><li>Experience with source control management systems like Git and continuous integrationdeployment environments<li> <p><p><li>Experience with agile development methodologies including Kanban and Scrum<li> <p><p><li>Experience with debugging performance profiling and optimization<li> <p><p><ul><p><strong>Skills amp Abilities<strong> <p> <p><p><ul><li>Expert level knowledge with Node Expressjs Nestjs NPM React Babel Firebase React Gatsby JAMStack Application Insights Azure DevOps<li> <p><p><li>Expert level debugging capabilities and deep understand of deployment architectures to debug distributed applications <li> <p><p><li>Advanced knowledge of CICD practices and ability to understand pipelines<li> <p><p><li>Advance user of GIT Jira Confluence and other supporting tools<li> <p><p><li>Comprehensive understanding of objectoriented and serviceoriented application development techniques and theories<li> <p><p><li>Internally motivated able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment<li> <p><p><li>Strong communication skills with both internal team members and external business stakeholders<li> <p><p><li>Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions systems and processes<li> <p><p><li>Experiences with QSR solutions like OLO<li> <p><p><li>Experiences with enterprise integrations of CMS<li> <p><p><li>High level working knowledge of SSO application implementation administration SAML Authentication etc<li> <p><p><li>Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business leaders and technical resources in clear concise language to convey clear concise information in verbal written electronic and other communication formats to demonstrate active listening while engaging others and to articulate ideas and present information to all levels of the organization and varying sizes of audiences<li> <p><p><li>Ability to develop and maintain positive business relationships and foster an environment of mutual respect understanding trust and support<li> <p><p><li>Ability to adapt and adjust planned work through analyzing work demands competing priorities and tight deadlines and to understand the most effective and efficient means to accomplish tasks within the parameters of the organizational structure processes systems and policies<li> <p><p><li>Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with matters of significance and to conduct research analyze data and arrive at valid conclusions<li> <p><p><li>Ability to conduct research perform analysis and communicate results effectively<li> <p><p><li>Ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders eg internal and external customers etc in a timely manner<li> <p><p><ul>
Sr. Financial Analyst
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 02, 2024
The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for financial modeling, forecasting, reporting, P&L management, data analytics, and profitability analysis for brands within the Focus portfolio. This role requires 3-5 years of progressive finance or FP&A experience, with a focus on forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate should have retail, franchisee, restaurant, food, or beverage experience, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel. They should be able to build, organize, and retrieve reports using financial software applications, and have a working knowledge of budgeting and forecasting models, processes, and financial reporting systems.
VP, Customer Engagement & Loyalty
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 04, 2024
The VP of Customer Engagement will lead the loyalty strategy for all 7 brands, focusing on growing loyalty program health and revenue through member acquisition, engagement, and retention. This role requires a strong background in marketing and loyalty, with at least 10 years of experience and 4 years in a leadership role. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage day-to-day business relationships with key vendors, and identify opportunities for cross-portfolio customer engagement. Key skills include strategic planning, loyalty program execution, and excellent communication abilities.
Strategic Customer Initiatives Specialist
Company: Focus Brands LLC
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posted Mar 16, 2024
The Strategic Customer Initiatives Specialist is responsible for managing projects, providing sales support, and building relationships. The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.