Software Engineering Chapter Lead - Technology and Platform

Description

• Own and maintain the software development procedures and design checklists thus ensuring continuous best practice adoption within the chapter.
• Support the career development of individuals within the chapter, setting and providing regular feedback to D4G goals, identifying training opportunities, and providing input to performance reviews.
• Coordinate the succession process to ensure continuity and stability within the chapter.
• Lead, mentor, and coach a group of professionals in the Software Chapter, ensuring technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Ensure that all work within the chapter aligns with Agile principles, including iterative development, collaboration, and rapid feedback loops.
• Foster a strong culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and self-improvement across teams and chapters.
• Encourage a growth mindset by identifying and facilitating learning opportunities, internal knowledge sharing, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Help drive the adoption and integration of emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in the Software Chapter.
• Act as a point of contact for the chapter's members, advocating for their needs, providing guidance, and resolving conflicts when necessary.
• Ensure the chapter's goals are aligned with the broader organizational objectives and Agile practices.
• Manage the chapter’s training budget and allocate resources effectively.
• Collaborate with other chapter leads, product owners, and scrum masters to ensure consistency across disciplines, best practices, and Agile principles.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) and Agile best practices.
• Experience leading and managing teams of technical professionals.
• Experience with performance management, career development, and team building in a leadership capacity.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of the power utility industry and the various monitoring players.
• Proven experience in an Agile environment, preferably in a leadership or mentoring role.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop talent, providing both technical and personal growth support.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams, other leaders, and senior stakeholders.
• Minimum five years experience developing software for embedded systems, industrial protocols, databases and cloud platforms for industrial products.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance