Position Summary
The Software Engineering Manager role is responsible for leading and managing the team of software engineers containing front-end, backend and full-stack engineers. The focus of the Software Engineering Manager will be on developing the people and processes that contribute to
the timely delivery of innovative, secure, and high-quality solutions. This role will partner with DevSecOps and Software Architecture teams. This role will be a hands-on manager for the team to ensure the successful design, development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality solutions to support the business.
To ensure success as a Software Engineering Manager, you should have extensive experience in software engineering in dynamic environments with emerging technologies, while possessing the ability to solve complex business problems using technology. The Software Engineering Manager should also develop a deep understanding of how our products are built and contribute technically to solutions. The Software Engineering Manager should also foster a strong working relationship with the various Product Leaders and Discipline Leaders across the organization to support optimal outcomes for our business.
The Software Engineering Manager should lead, guide, and set direction for the software engineering team. The Software Engineering Manager will also be responsible for employee development, performance reviews, pay reviews, and staffing decisions.
Key Responsibilities
• Build a best-in-class software engineering team that delivers excellent work products using agile delivery methodology.
• Build a technology stack that enables the quick turnaround of the software products.
• Build and drive the software engineering team that should be able to break down complex problems into smaller and simpler building blocks, overcome challenges, and deliver results.
• Establish Engineering roadmap in alignment with overarching Commercial IT objectives.
• Responsible for hiring, retaining, and growing the high performing team of software engineers.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels with clear and concise updates on software delivery, risks, and achievements.
• Oversee, lead, provide coaching, mentoring, career planning, performance evaluations, and skills development for Software Engineers.
• Mentoring development team members to ensure delivered solutions adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and established organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains visibility and support of operations, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance. Maintains visibility and metrics to track adoption and
software engineering maturity practices across IT landscape.
• Maintains a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement and leads the team through periods of change and transformation.
• Assists in the development and management of the department budget, tracking expenses, and ensures that resources are allocated effectively to meet business requirements.
• Stays abreast of the latest technology trends, industry advancements, and regulatory changes, and makes recommendations for adopting new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
• Assists in the development of IT policies, procedures, and standards that are in line with area of responsibility and industry standards. Ensures compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards.
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or other computer-related degree required.
• 10+ years of diversified IT experience
• 3+ years of experience directly leading professional staff
• Strong understanding of software development design and Agile practices/methodologies
• Deep understanding and real-world experience of applying Object Oriented Programming &
Design Patterns
• Deep understanding and real-world experience of procedural and functional programming
• Excellent knowledge of C++, C# or Java, Python, JavaScript, Blazor or ReactJS or Angular
• Excellent knowledge of DBMS as well as TSQL or PL/SQL
• Strong Experience with development platforms (i.e., Azure, Salesforce, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Excellent knowledge of software reliability best practices and automated testing is
preferred.
• Excellent organizational, leadership, decision making and communication skills.
• Experience in building service-oriented architectures and APIs for both internal and market facing products.
Skills
• Strategic Outlook – Examines issues, generates ideas, creates future scenarios, and develops plans with a long-term perspective. Ensures short-term goals support long-term strategy and that organizational/functional strategy aligns with and supports overall business strategy.
• Business Acumen – Applies knowledge of company business, industry, and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to company strategy.
• Results Driven – Drives operational and process excellence and innovative behavior by empowering others, collaborating, taking appropriate risks, making timely decisions, and holding people accountable for results.
• Authentic Communicator – Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.
• Energizing the Organization – Creates a purposeful, engaged, optimistic workforce.
• Ongoing Learning & Self-Development – Regularly determines new areas for learning and acquires strategies and best practices for gaining/improving knowledge, behaviors, and skills.
• Selecting and Developing People – Recognizes and selects high caliber talent, accurately assesses abilities and potential, coaches to develop capabilities and builds high performing teams.