Lead Software developer

Responsibilities

• Lead software developer is responsible for preparing design specifications to deliver product requirements defined by product management and product owner.
• Lead and mentor Professional Band developers.
• Collaborate contribute estimate and advise upper management and NPI teams for the definition of product development plans including research of technologies budgets and resource and tool requirements.
• Take on frontline role in the handling of critical customer and business issues.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
• Be part of an agile development team that develops PC based applications for configuring Gateways and RTUs
• Own and develop software modules for each requirement as part of every agile iteration schedule
• Work collaboratively with software validation teams to support implementation of test automation framework to enhance test coverage
• Identify and ensure requirements traceability to product specifications
• Identify and report defects detected during peer to peer reviews and unit testing
• Work in resolution and prioritization of reported defects and work with software validation team to facilitate timely closure
• Record and report development status on a continuous basis through agile tools
• Support resolution of field and customer issues for tier 3/4 cases
• Familiarity with electrical utility substation protocols configuration tools networking information technology Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
• Provide leadership by example and teamwork over multiple NPI project implementation and execution as well as all customer support and issues provided by team.
• Lead design of complex software packages for the configuration and maintenance of Industrial Electronic Devices.
• Ensure external/internal customer requirements (JIRA / Version 1) are logged actionable as required and reported on a regular periodic basis.
• Support GE Software Factory initiatives to enhance software development processes.
• Assign and oversee development team during execution of NPI projects.
• Mentor test team members by constructive feedback sharing of best practices and experience and bolstering support and providing backup to team members as required.
• Work directly with other software development leads business functional organizations and management to support all phases of New product Introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Support (LCS) business activities and planning.
• Be current and at the forefront of new technologies and strategies examining opportunities for business improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in STEM
• 5 years of hands on experience in design development and validation of PC software using C# Java C Javascript
• 2 years of experience with test-driven development.
• 2 years of experience leading a team of software developers supporting product manager and/or scrum masters with preparation of execution plans.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge on UML for software design
• Understanding of version/configuration control concepts and the need for accurate tracking of software updates and releases
• Experience in XML including in-depth knowledge of XML schemas
• Strong understanding of SDLC process and Agile/XP
• Capacity to listen understand and synthesize end-user requirements in a multi-cultural environment and global teams operating in different time zones
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Experience with developing COTS software
• Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices will be an asset
• Experience with industrial applications will be an asset
• Organized ability to multi-task and stay organized
• High energy self-starter with a proven track record in delivering results.
• Knowledge of Delphi
• Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient timely and effective manner
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently
• Prior experience in engineering testing and instrumentation

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position the pay range for this position is between $110500.00 and 165800.00 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidates experience education and skill set.

Bonus eligibility: 10% AIP

This posting is for an existing vacancy.