Manager, Data Engineering - Paze

Full-time - Manager

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

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About the position

The Manager, Software Engineering provides oversight to an assigned group within software engineering and is responsible for managing the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and post production support, of new or existing applications. This position provides oversight and technical leadership for software engineering teams and is also responsible for the career planning, mentoring, goal setting and performance management. The Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for active participation in the continued implementation and enhancements of the Agile SDLC within the software engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Serves as main liaison between Software Delivery and other departments within the EWS.
• Responsible for maintaining open communication with all project stakeholders.
• Directs efforts applied to identification, enhancement and automation of testing processes to ensure ongoing quality compliance.
• Enforces test policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitors adherence to quality control standards throughout the development life cycle.
• Actively contribute toward the vision, organization and leadership of the Software Engineering department.
• Provide resource management to the team by participating in the hiring process, coordinating project assignments, documenting and executing annual performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership to ensure the teams meet their project commitments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff for professional development, which includes planning and coordinating training, defining mentoring strategies, and providing hands on training and education.
• Enhance and mature the Agile software development lifecycle within Software Engineering department by applying industry best practices & processes.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of the Agile SDLC by applying checks & balances around the process boundaries with regular reviews for the usefulness of steps & artifacts.
• Establish, enhance and maintain industry standard best practices and processes through all phases of the development lifecycle with emphasis on Agile methodologies.
• Ensure accurate/reliable information to be within company standards including all service level agreements, and audit regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships across the organization as a representative of the Software Delivery Organization and as a consultant to other functional areas outside the organization.
• Keeps management informed of department progress, problems and solutions.
• Complies with all security policies and procedures, to ensure that the highest level of system and data confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained.

Requirements

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience in the development of large, Internet applications with high operational and scalability requirements.
• Proven management and leadership skills in leading software engineering teams and their interaction across an organization.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of large, Internet applications with high operational and scalability requirements.
• Experience with Big Data Java technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with state of the art technology, architecture and design concepts, operating systems, database systems, computer networking, and security.
• Experience with open source frameworks and tools.
• Proven experience in Agile software development philosophy, methodologies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and generate results.
• Must be able to excel in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Work experience that demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Ability to envision project goals, product architectural solutions, and focus on details and tasks to ensure successful implementation.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously.
• Drug screen and background check.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.
• Paid Time Off - Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.