Software Engineering Manager

We are GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise – we help our clients imagine what’s possible and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineering Manager

• Must have experience in developing and managing people, including remote management, preferably gained within an IT Services Organisation.
• As a client facing role, must be able to project gravitas based on engineering/SME excellence and experience and be able to respond effectively to client escalations
• Demonstrably able to build deep client relationships and trust
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver requirements to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills all at levels, both internally and externally

Software Engineering Experience

• A strong background in Software Development with an understanding of the full SDLC lifecycle. Cloud and DevOps highly desirable
• Be able to communicate an account level engineering vision for a globally integrated team but also be able to lead from within teams when necessary driving execution
• Past history in owning and driving teams across a variety of engineering excellence intiatives
• An ability to lead and execute engineering teams utilising the depth of hands on experience in one of the disciplines
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle and experience with a variety of development&testing techniques / methodologies
• Expertise of working in all phases of SDLC including Developing, Automation & Testing along with Agile methodologies

Technical Insight:

• Should have experience routed in a core set of engineering disciplines that are demonstable within a client environment

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all people management activities from onboarding and induction to exit in line with staff policies and procedures and client controls
• Ensure regular 1 to 1 engagements and quarterly reviews in line with personal development plans
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff at both an individual and at a group level where appropriate
• Work to ensure team skills and capacity match current and future demand.
• Track attrition trends and escalate accordingly
• Ensure all professional qualifications are current and aligned to the account strategy
• Manage the wellbeing of all people and monitor staff satisfaction scores, respond as appropriate and manage trends

At GlobalLogic, we have a phenomenal track record of successfully delivering ground-breaking Cloud&Digital Transformation programmes and we have an international reach working with a wide variety of projects and customers. Our approach enables companies to “build the exceptional” and be fit for purpose in the 21 st century. We hire based on personality, potential, and enthusiasm to make a difference, then we give you the tools and skills you need to follow your own path