Manager, Software Development

Responsibilities

• Take a holistic, long-term view and build the capability of the organization to build great products
• Help the teams and the ScrumMaster with removing obstacles, making improvements, and applying Scrum principles within the team
• Act as a coach for teams that are developing new solutions and technologies, by providing direction, encouragement, and technical expertise to the team
• Teach teams how to improve and solve problems
• Explore top-notch modern software development practices for the entire software development lifecycle and help introduce these to the team
• Support Product Owners and ScrumMaster in the execution of implementation plans and the creation of roadmaps
• Develop the technical capabilities of team members through on the job and external training
• Facilitate and encourage “best-practices” sharing throughout the organization

Qualification

• A Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Over 10 years of experience in Software Development, Design, and Testing with over 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Ability to effectively promote teamwork and collaboration
• Demonstrated problem solving skills applied to people and technology
• Strong understanding of professional software development practices & best practices for the full software development lifecycle
• Experience practicing agile software development methodologies
• Ability to coach team members in technical skills and provide advice and assistance on project management, time management, coding, and testing
• Knowledge of commonly used development tools and technologies
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Analytical rigor and solid process management
• Very good communicator, both written and oral, to all levels and functions of the company
• Drive for excellence

About SOTI

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