We are embarking on a transformative journey to create the next generation of products and platforms, providing a best-in-class experience for end users. The Software Engineering Manager will lead and manage a team of front-end, backend, and full-stack engineers. This role focuses on developing the people and processes that ensure the timely delivery of innovative, secure, and high-quality solutions. The Software Engineering Manager will collaborate with DevSecOps and Software Architecture teams within and will be a hands-on manager, ensuring the successful design, development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality solutions to support business.
Key Responsibilities
Build a best-in-class software engineering team that delivers excellent work products using agile methodologies.
Develop a technology stack that enables quick turnaround of software products.
Lead the software engineering team to break down complex problems into manageable components, overcome challenges, and deliver results.
Establish an engineering roadmap aligned with overarching Commercial IT and company objectives.
Hire, retain, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear and concise updates on software delivery, risks, and achievements.
Oversee and provide coaching, mentoring, career planning, performance evaluations, and skills development for software engineers.
Ensure delivered solutions adhere to the software architecture strategy, coding standards, and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain visibility and support of operations within, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
Track adoption and software engineering maturity practices across the IT landscape.
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, leading the team through periods of change and transformation.
Assist in the development and management of the department budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet business requirements.
Stay abreast of the latest technology trends, industry advancements, and regulatory changes, making recommendations for adopting new technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Assist in the development of IT policies, procedures, and standards, ensuring compliance with established policies and industry standards.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
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 with Object-Oriented Programming & Design Patterns.
Experience with procedural and functional programming.
Excellent knowledge of C++, C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, Blazor, ReactJS, or Angular.
Proficiency with DBMS and TSQL or PL/SQL.
Experience with development platforms such as Azure, Salesforce, Docker, and Kubernetes.
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.
Background and experience in the Oil & Gas industry is a plus.
Skills
Strategic Outlook: Develops plans with a long-term perspective, ensuring short-term goals support long-term strategy and align with overall business strategy.
Business Acumen: Applies knowledge of business, industry, and marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
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 clearly and credibly, both verbally and in writing. 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, and optimistic workforce.
Ongoing Learning & Self-Development: Regularly identifies 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.