Manager, Software Engineering - Scottsdale, United States - Early Warning

Description

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, PazeSM, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

The Manager, Software Engineering provides oversight to an assigned group within software engineering and is responsible for managing the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and post production support, of new or existing applications. This position provides oversight and technical leadership for software engineering teams and is also responsible for the career planning, mentoring, goal setting and performance management. The Manager, Software Engineering is responsible for active participation in the continued implementation and enhancements of the Agile SDLC within the software engineering organization.

Essential Functions

• Serves as main liaison between Software Delivery and other departments within the EWS.
• Responsible for maintaining open communication with all project stakeholders.
• Directs efforts applied to identification, enhancement and automation of testing processes to ensure ongoing quality compliance.
• Enforces test policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitors adherence to quality control standards throughout the development life cycle
• Actively contribute toward the vision, organization and leadership of the Software Engineering department.
• Provide resource management to the team by participating in the hiring process, coordinating project assignments, documenting and executing annual performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership to ensure the teams meet their project commitments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to staff for professional development, which includes planning and coordinating training, defining mentoring strategies, and providing hands on training and education.
• Enhance and mature the Agile software development lifecycle within Software Engineering department by applying industry best practices & processes.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of the Agile SDLC by applying checks & balances around the process boundaries with regular reviews for the usefulness of steps & artifacts
• Establish, enhance and maintain industry standard best practices and processes through all phases of the development lifecycle with emphasis on Agile methodologies.
• Ensure accurate/reliable information to be within company standards including all service level agreements, and audit regulations.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships across the organization as a representative of the Software Delivery Organization. and as a consultant to other functional areas outside the organization.
• Keeps management informed of department progress, problems and solutions.
• Complies with all security policies and procedures, to ensure that the highest level of system and data confidentiality, integrity and availability is maintained.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Eight (8) or more years of professional experience with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity
• Experience in the development of large, Internet applications with high operational and scalability requirements.
• Proven management and leadership skills in leading software engineering teams and their interaction across an organization.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of large, Internet applications with high operational and scalability requirements.
• Experience with Big Data Java technologies.
• Demonstrated experience with state of the art technology, architecture and design concepts, operating systems, database systems, computer networking, and security.
• Experience with open source frameworks and tools.
• Proven experience in Agile software development philosophy, methodologies, practices, and procedures.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and generate results.
• Must be able to excel in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Work experience that demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Ability to envision project goals, product architectural solutions, and focus on details and tasks to ensure successful implementation.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple deadline-driven projects simultaneously.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The pay scale for this position in:

Phoenix, AZ in USD per year is: $140,000 - $165,000.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary bonus, and benefits.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness

• Healthcare Coverage - Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off - Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning - provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process

Early Warning Services, LLC ("Early Warning") considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.