Actalent - Woodridge, IL
posted about 2 months ago
As a Software Engineering Manager at Actalent, you will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing the software design and development of lithium-ion products and applications. This position requires you to manage the entire software development team in the US, mentoring, motivating, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and long-term growth among a high-performing team of talented software engineers. You will have ownership of the application development process, which includes development practices, architecture, interoperability, and technology. Your hands-on approach to application development will be crucial as you provide leadership across the team and outsourced services to ensure quality releases to our customers on time. Collaboration is key, as you will work closely with our software team in China to co-develop innovative solutions. In this role, you will provide strong leadership and guidance to your team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. You will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects related to Lithium-Ion Battery Management System (BMS) development, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget constraints. Your deep understanding of software engineering principles and practices will drive the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and efficient BMS software solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, firmware developers, and product managers, to align software development efforts with overall project goals and objectives. Additionally, you will lead the team in adopting and adhering to development best practices and standards, acting as a scrum master to collaborate with the product owner and QA. You will maintain team velocity, feature throughput, and quality at sustainable levels while managing expectations with cross-functional teams such as sales and customers. Regular root cause analysis will be part of your responsibilities to drive process changes that mitigate risks and issues. You will also create and maintain the code review and unit test framework for our web-based software applications, mobile applications, APIs, and communications paths, while identifying and reporting on key KPIs for software development.