Software Engineering Manager

Software Engineering ManagerAt Jacobs, we are always looking beyond raising the bar and delivering with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as we look to the future with great optimism and focus. We give our best and know that we're making a difference. Bring your legal expertise and proven success as a corporate attorney and join our team of legal advisors who help shape the future of Jacobs.The Software Engineering Manager plays an important role in the global Design Automation program, focused on managing a team of software engineers to deliver new engineering software solutions to the business. You will be responsible for overseeing development processes, technical quality and consistency across a portfolio of solutions. You will partner with Solutions Architect and Product Manager to design solutions based on key business challenges and user stories and manage a team of software development individuals to execute development. Reporting to the Technical Solutions Pillar Lead, you will be accountable for the successful design and delivery of technical tools according to business need.As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:Leadership and Team Management:Managing a team of developers, testers and Scrum Masters, cultivate a culture of engineering excellence through shared best practices, standards, and documentationFostering a collaborative and innovative work culture, including running regular sessions for knowledge sharing, best practice and upskillingManage and hold the development team to account on following process, quality and coordinating with the Product Manager on budget or schedule implicationsWork with the Resource Manager to manage team workload and prioritization, identify resource requirements for recruits or vendorsCoordinate with Scrum Master, UI/UX designers, Product Managers, Product Owners, Solutions Architect to ensure development progresses according to scopeTechnical Stewardship:Working with the wider development leadership team, define and implement a common tech stack to be used by the team and define and manage development best practices across the Design Automation programEstablish and maintain technical documentation in an knowledge libraryImplement streamlined CI/CD pipelines and processes that balance speed with security and qualityLead the adoption of Agile practices and DevOps throughout the development life cycleCollaborate with Product Manager and Product Owners and technical leads in continuous planning, dependency & risk management and constant process improvementContinuously identify and learn from our delivery on how to further improve our effectivenessAccountable for the overall quality and integrity of delivered solutionsSolution Design:Work with wider Design Automation team to support solution design and possible backend delivery options when building business casesSupport the team to develop preliminary proof of concepts during IncubationEstablish a tight connection to other teams like IT and Cyber-security to unblock dependencies, provide visibility and maintain compliance with company policyAddress challenges and roadblocks faced by development teams employing strategic problem-solving to overcome obstaclesAdvise on development processes and support troubleshootingQuality Assurance:Ensure sufficient test plans are implemented on each work package and conduct regular code reviews of development activitiesWhen using vendors, ensure purchase orders are delivered to expected quality and scopeIn partnership with the Product Manager, execute Critical Design Reviews of each work package before major releases of new solutions or featuresYour keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. Working together, we'll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future - big and small, global, and local.At least 10 years of experience with hands-on experience in software development and engineering workflowsExperience managing software engineering teams of at least 5-10 peopleKnowledge of modern CI/CD practices, testing frameworks, and developer tooling ecosystemsStrong expertise in Secure Software Development Life Cycle practices and implementationFamiliarity with developer portals, internal platforms, and self-service tooling like Backstage or custom solutionsExperience implementing developer-centric security and compliance controls within development processesEffective communication skills for connecting technical concepts with business valueUnderstanding of developer needs and challenges, with dedication to improving developer experienceExperience using software delivery management platforms like Azure DevOps or JiraExperience and knowledge of the following C#, Java, .NET, Cloud services (eg., Azure, Google, AWS), WPF, Python, Rest APIsExperience and knowledge of engineering software e.g., Autodesk, Bentley and their APIsExperience and knowledge of systems architecture and managing cyber security requirementsIdeally, you'll also have:Degree in software engineering, computer science or similarExperience with Dynamo and GrasshopperJacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.