Motive is looking to empower the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable, specifically in the public sector, by improving the efficiency of critical services, enhancing safety for public workers, and optimizing the use of public resources.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of software development processes and methodologies
- Proven success in leading and delivering complex backend software engineering projects
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
- 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Strong technical expertise
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Build, lead, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Provide guidance on technical challenges, career development, and performance improvement.
- Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of software engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives. Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables, and monitor progress to meet deadlines.
- Technical Direction: Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define and implement technical strategies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, quality assurance, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination across different functions.Drive communication channels to address project-related challenges and provide solutions.
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of innovation within the engineering team, promoting the exploration of new technologies and methodologies. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying areas for optimization and enhancement.
- Resource Management: Optimize resource allocation, ensuring the efficient use of talent and expertise. Address resource constraints and bottlenecks to maintain project timelines.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality assurance process to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products.Implement testing and validation processes to meet quality standards.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus
- 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Must be authorized to receive and access those commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
- Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is one of Motive's core values
