Sr. Software Engineering and Verification Manager – Zentra

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, Which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. 

The Sr. Software Engineering and Verification Manager - Zentra is a key leadership role in leading the delivery of the software development lifecycle across the Zentra product line at Allegion. This management position leads a team of Software Verification and Platform Engineers that support the Global Software Solutions Zentra product line.

What you will do:  

• Lead, mentor, and manage our platform and software verification teams supporting the Zentra product line, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. 

• Set clear goals and expectations, conduct performance reviews, and provide regular feedback to team members. 

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and high performance. 

• Develop and execute a comprehensive platform software engineering strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives. 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of platform software projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. 

• Develop and implement the overall software testing strategy with a focus on strengthening test automation. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, software development, and quality assurance, to define project requirements and deliverables. 

• Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure successful collaboration and delivery of mobile and platform solutions. 

• Drive the adoption of best practices in platform software development, including code quality, testing, and performance optimization. 

• Conduct regular code reviews and provide technical guidance to the engineering team. 

• Encourage a culture of innovation by promoting the exploration of new technologies, tools, and methodologies. 

• Manage, develop, and grow the core software verification team responsible for the quality of software products. 

• Oversee the design and execution of test scripts and frameworks to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability. 

• Identify opportunities for test automation and drive the adoption of automation tools and frameworks to streamline the testing process. 

• Ensure the platform solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable, with a focus on delivering exceptional performance and reliability. 

• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to ensure the company remains at the forefront of platform development. 

• Ensure compliance with SOC2 and other relevant security standards. 

• Act as the primary point of contact for platform software engineering, communicating project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership and other stakeholders. 

• Establish and provide regular reports and updates on testing progress, key metrics, and product quality to stakeholders and senior management. 

What You Need to Succeed: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on platform development and software verification. 

• 8+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, including experience leading global engineering teams. 

• Strong technical expertise in Test Automation Frameworks and platform development technologies ( e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, microservices architecture, Cyprus, Pytest, Python..) 

• Excellent understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and best practices. 

• Experience with Azure and AWS security procedures and improvements. 

• Experience with delivering quality high-availability cloud software platforms, web solutions, and mobile applications. 

• Capable of diving into the automation code for reviews. 

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 

• Experience managing software verification leaders and managers. 

• Proven record of coaching Quality Engineering Managers through difficult situations. 

• Focused on developing your team by leading with a servant leader approach. 

• Demonstrable ability to learn and adapt to new and continually evolving technologies, processes, customer needs, and business requirements. 

• Experience working with software, firmware, hardware, product, project management, etc. 

• Experience leading global engineering teams and managing offshore teams, preferably in India. 

• Experience coordinating meetings with individuals in multiple time zones. 

• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex platform solutions on time and within budget. 

Allegion is a Great Place to Grow your Career if: 

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others.  With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there’s plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, “this is your business, run with it”.

You’re looking for a company that will invest in your professional development.  As we grow, we want you to grow with us. 

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance.  Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!   

What You’ll Get from Us: 

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you “be safe, be healthy”  

Unlimited Paid Time Off

A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period 

Health Savings Accounts – Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

Flexible Spending Accounts – Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses

Disability Insurance –Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury

Life Insurance – Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Tuition Reimbursement  

Voluntary Wellness Program – Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards

Employee Discounts through Perks at Work 

Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can “serve others, not yourself” 

Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching 

Compensation: This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

• The expected Base Salary Range: $123,700 - $218,700. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
• Bonus Eligible: Yes

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow’s world a safer place! 

Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.