Sr Manager Software Engineering

In this role, you will:

• Build and manage a world class team to consistently deliver complex Data Mesh features using next-gen technologies and methodologies adopted from industry wide practices.
• Responsible for full software lifecycle including activities such as requirement analysis, documentation/procedures and implementation.
• Typically, a 1st line manager of professionals or a 2nd line manager of a professional department. Developing specialized knowledge in their discipline. Serves as best practice/quality resource. Has awareness of latest technical developments in Data Engineering.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensure delivery within area of responsibility.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems in areas of operational/product management, manufacturing, technology or engineering.
• Assist in developing standards consistent with compliance requirements
• Troubleshoot and remedy availability/performance issues
• You will hire, onboard, build and engage the Grid Engineering team specifically GridOS Platform and Shared Services team allocated to you.
• You will contribute to delivery of next generation grid software that enables energy transition by integrating renewables and distributed energy resources to the main power grid.
• Contribute to development of strategy for organization including resource development, innovation and execution strategy and help execute the strategy.
• Actively present leadership updates to GE executive sponsors and customers.
• Quickly learn, internalize, and develop a strong understanding of key priorities and the customers
• Align with stakeholders to ensure that data and process changes required in systems are implemented in accordance with project objectives and timelines
• Provide day to day work direction for team members engaged in projects and delivery using agile processes
• Facilitate and coach software engineering teams on requirements estimate and work sizing.
• Drive a continuous learning culture to help guide continuous improvements.
• Provide leadership on Lean/Agile principles and development practices.
• Actively pursue new methods and practices to increase productivity and drive agile development practices in team
• Utilize project management tools to track progress and recognize key risk areas for specific implementations
• Assist in the resolution of conflicting priorities through the proactive communication of requirements, timelines and stakeholders.
• Operate as an engaged leader who serves as a subject matter and technical expert for assigned programs and development initiatives
• Work with system leaders and functional teams to ensure products and services adhere to compliance and controllership standards

Technical Expertise:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
• Experience building scalable Web applications
• Experience with Container technologies and Microservices architecture
• Strong Data Engineering experience

• Good knowledge of Data Mesh

• Familiarity Relational and NoSQL databases

• Solid understand and experience in Distributed Systems

• Good experience in software development using Java / .NET

• Experience in usage of Gen AI for SDLC

• Experience working in Unix/Linux operating systems and shell scripting
• A strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Experience in Agile methodologies

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science or “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) + with minimum 12 years of experience.
• 5 years’ experience as people leader
• Experience in driving agile development practices of large teams.
• Strong Data Engineering background
• Must be willing to travel to key sites

• Experience of working in Power Systems Domain is a strong plus
• Working on data system across multiple operating systems/cloud environments is considered strong plus
• Advanced degrees such as MS specially in distributed computing or data systems is strong plus