Lead, Engineering Software Development

Houston’s Engineering Applications team is looking to add a Engineering Software Development Lead– Engineering Applications among other roles within this growing team. This role will have the opportunity to contribute to several innovative projects within our Digital Engineering group including our CAE Tool Modernization Program. The Development Lead in Engineering Applications will have ownership of leading a team that will drive the engineering application design, development, and maintenance including architecture design and selection of IT technology for sustainable and scalable applications. You will also be responsible for software development and deployment lifecycle to deliver speed to market, efficiency, and quality resulting in higher value to customers.

The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of engineering software development in marine engineering, structure analysis and/or CAD/CAE software.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with the business stakeholders and internal and external software users to fully understand client needs, industry trends, and technology advancement and identify how to develop optimal engineering application solutions.
• Lead the technical vision for engineering applications and align the vision with ABS Digital Class strategy and relevant products.
• Assign work and guide a team of software developers, business analysts, and QA/QC.
• Design, develop, test, and debug new engineering applications and be responsible for the quality of engineering applications.
• Contribute to an agile project team to help understand and document business and client requirements, estimate work, develop new solutions, and enhance existing applications.
• Actively conduct code reviews and facilitate peer code reviews to enhance quality.
• Mentor software developers and other team members to grow their technical skills.
• Promote and collaborate on development and coding best practices.
• Research new technologies and create software architecture strategies to meet defined business objectives including but not limited to cloud deployment, software-as-a-service, etc.

What You Will Need:

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant development experience in engineering software. Relevant experience in ship structural analysis software and/or CAE software is preferred.  
• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• Experience on leading software development team for complex desktop and/or web applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• In-depth understanding of software development process and workflows.
• Comprehensive understanding of structural analysis, structural modelling, CAD and CAE.
• Knowledge of ship structures and marine engineering.
• Ability to work in a team environment, open-minded, and have strong coordination, organization, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing skills and experience in writing software specifications and design documents.
• Strong learning ability, interest in emerging technologies, and passion for engineering software development.

Due to the scope of work, you'll need to be:

A citizen of the USA or a Green Card Holder

Reporting Relationships:

Reports directly to the Director, Manager, or Executive role. Direct reports may include product managers, developers, testers, business analysts, and QA/QC as required.

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times.

ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Bureau proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to, medical insurance (PPO and HD), dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment