Software Engineering Lead

Role Overview: As a Software Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for leading a high-caliber development and QA team, managing software development projects, and ensuring product quality, predictable schedules, and short cycle times. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, determine goals aligned with customer requirements, and foster positive change within the engineering teams. Your technical expertise in Java/J2EE stack and open-source technologies will be crucial in driving innovation and cultivating product technology visions. Key Responsibilities: - Manage a small team of 12-15 high caliber development and QA engineers - Establish software engineering processes to improve product quality and ensure predictable schedules - Lead multiple rapid iterative development projects and manage production support of online applications - Make strategic decisions and drive positive change within the engineering teams - Collaborate effectively across teams, functional groups, and divisions - Understand business requirements and align engineering goals with customer needs and product roadmaps - Utilize strong interpersonal skills to empower people and foster effective engineering teams - Demonstrate deep technical understanding of Java/J2EE stack and open-source technologies Qualifications Required: - Engineering or Computers degree - 12 to 15 years of experience in developing software systems - Minimum of 2 years of experience in managing software development teams - Proven track record in establishing software engineering processes for improved product quality and predictable schedules - Strong business acumen with the ability to think and act strategically for all stakeholders Additional Details: The company is seeking a highly technical and result-oriented leader with a strong track record in software engineering processes and product quality improvement. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing large production databases and a deep technical understanding of Java/J2EE stack and open-source technologies.,