Sr Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering Manager 

Role description 

Ecolab is looking for an experienced software engineering manager to be part of a dynamic team that's at the forefront of technological innovation. We're leveraging cutting-edge AI to create novel solutions that optimize operations for our clients, particularly within the restaurant industry. Our work is transforming how restaurants operate, making them more efficient and sustainable. 

As a key player in our new division, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape its culture and direction. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our innovative projects and help define the future of our product offerings.  Additionally, you will experience the best of both worlds with this team at Ecolab: the agility and creativity of a startup paired with the stability and resources of a global leader. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation while providing the support and security you need to thrive. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure team growth and high performance 

• Oversee various stages in the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation and deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope 

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines 

• Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, architecture, and documentation. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members 

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the successful delivery of projects 

• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously improving development practices and promoting innovation within the team 

• Provide technical leadership in the design and architecture of software solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability 

Minimum qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years of experience in software development and dev team leadership roles OR  9 years of relevant experience in software development and dev team leadership 

• Proven experience as a software engineer with a strong background in full-stack development. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar 

• Experience leading development teams and managing projects in an Agile environment 

• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices 

• Ability to engage in career development and performance management of team members 

• Understanding of Azure services such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage (e.g., Blob Storage), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics 

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for managing changes to data pipelines and solutions 

Preferred skills / interests 

• Previous experience with early-stage product development 

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