| Location | Wilmington, NC |
Job Summary
Manages a team of software engineers. Evaluates drafts of design for software enhancements and new products including cloud-based or internet-related tools. Prepares and presents reports outlining the outcome of projects. Selects, develops, and evaluates project team to ensure efficient operations.
Responsibilities
Develops and implements roadmaps, resourcing, project scheduling and oversight, and process improvements for team and function
Identifies gaps and sets technical strategy for the team
Participates in cross-functional initiatives and leadership meetings
Drives the evolution of engineering standards and practices across the department
Provides technical guidance and mentoring to engineers, identifying individual growth needs for engineers
Accomplish results through professional employees by setting project timelines, priorities based on project objectives, and oversight of ongoing assignments.
Attract, select, and retain high-level talent through active participation in performance management and professional development of team members.
Leverage AI tools and techniques to enhance software development activities, including code generation, testing, debugging, and optimization.
Apply AI insights to identify patterns, automate repetitive tasks, and improve overall development efficiency and product quality.
Evaluate and integrate AI/ML capabilities where appropriate to strengthen product functionality and user experience.
Maintain awareness of emerging AI trends and best practices to inform continuous learning and innovation.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience and 2+ years of management experience or combination of education and experience
Experience with continuous production deployment of customer applications utilizing one of the following modern technology platforms: (1) AWS, (2) Azure or (3) Google Cloud Services.
Experience with managing teams utilizing AI tools in software generation and in implementing AI solutions within enterprise-level software.
Proficiency in more than one major programming language
Deep understanding of the foundation of software engineering principles, including system design, architecture, and development practices
Proven success in a fast-paced development environment, with a focus on improving development practices and processes to enhance team efficiency, collaboration, and code quality in a large-scale organization
Proven success as a coach and mentor of technical staff
Ability to motivate yourself and others, prioritize your own work, and adapt and thrive in a dynamic team environment
Excellent problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Desired:
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification
Experience with teams utilizing React or Ruby