Senior Manager Software Engineering IFS RND Technology
Senior Manager Software Engineering IFS RND Technology
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Job Description
IFS is seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineering Leader to join our Research and Development (RND) Technology team in Colombo Sri Lanka. This pivotal role will drive the delivery of highquality software solutions aligned with our R&D Product Strategy. This role is ensuring that development investments contribute effectively to our strategic objectives. As a Software Engineering Leader you will play a critical role in articulating both the What Why and How to your teams working closely with Product and Program Managers to ensure clarity and alignment.
This role is within the Security Performance & Observability team in IFS RnD. At the Security Performance & Observability team we work with Authentication Authorization Logging Monitoring Security practices and performance & benchmarking.
You will be responsible for establishing and continuously improving development processes to uphold industry standards emphasizing quality security performance and automation. You will collaborate with Design and Quality Assurance teams integrating automated testing code reviews security assessments and architectural evolution into the development lifecycle. Additionally fostering strong crossfunctional relationships will be key to delivering exceptional features and Customer experiences.
A fundamental part of your role is team leadership and talent development. You will coach and mentor engineers ensuring that each team member has clear challenging and achievable goals to support their professional growth. You will also lead performance management addressing challenges proactively and ensuring a highperforming team culture.
Furthermore you will build strong stakeholder relationships across the company to ensure that software is delivered right the first time. By maintaining a proactive approach you will help create scalable reliable solutions and processes that enhance overall product success.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the software development process in alignment with our 7Stages Development Process and R&D Product Strategy.
Collaborate closely with Product and Program Managers to ensure strategic alignment and clarity of objectives.
Ensure highquality software delivery through structured development processes including automated testing code reviews and security assessments.
Partner with teams across RnD to enhance product usability and maintain industryleading standards in security and performance.
Lead technical and process innovation continuously improving development methodologies.
Mentor coach and appraise software and DevOps engineers fostering an environment for career growth and professional development.
Address performance management proactively ensuring that team members meet expectations and receive constructive feedback.
Drive recruitment onboarding and upskilling efforts to build a strong engineering team.
Maintain proactive relationships with internal stakeholders including support teams to ensure minimal R&D time spent on escalations.
Champion a right first time development approach reducing the need for extensive support interventions postdeployment.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred
- 8 years of experience in software engineering with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Passion for fostering a culture of innovation collaboration and continuous improvement within engineering teams.
- Excellent mentorship and coaching abilities with a focus on career development and performance management.
- Strong expertise in advanced software engineering principles Agile methodologies and DevSecOps practices
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Java and Go.
- Indepth knowledge of cloud native technologies like Docker and Kubernetes and their application in enterprise software
- Experience leading research and development initiatives in technology
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and stay current with emerging technology trends
- A deep understanding of the software development lifecycle
Additional Information :
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community we drive innovation strengthen connections and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
