Technical Software Development Manager (Cloud)

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/.

Position: Technical Software Development Manager

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX – Hybrid

As a technical, hands-on, Software Development Manager, you will utilize your experience to continually improve the security posture of AVEVA’s Cloud solutions, as well as lead and implement improvements to the deployment process and our monitoring and reporting capabilities. You will also support and guide development teams and create best practice templates and processes.

Working closely with your development and portfolio colleagues, together you will bring new solutions to the cloud following a standard framework to ensure they are operationally secure, stable and scalable.

This role is responsible for leading and steering a Cloud Operations Development team in the design and development of Cloud operations, best practices, and cloud production support for AVEVA.

Responsibilities: 

• Elicit and understand the requirements, feature design, scope planning, task breakdown and estimation, code development, operational excellence, production support, regular reporting, documentation and delivery of timely solutions.
• Provide release estimates and monitor team velocity.
• Forecast and manage team budget, promote innovation and development ideas, solution designs and provide delivery estimates.
• Coach and develop Scrum Masters within the development team and undertake the role of Scrum Master when required.
• Oversee the formation of Scrum teams by ensuring team members are allocated appropriate based on skills, experience and development needs.
• Ensure all code is developed following R&D Software Development Process, which includes software design, documented code, code reviews, unit tests and adherence to Cyber Security standards.
• Participate and comment in review sessions (walkthroughs, spec and coding reviews).
• Ensure sufficient staffing levels of cloud operation developers and product specialists within the team identifying and growing any shortfall in skills.
• Ensure continuous learning and growth of team's technical skills set.
• Remain compliant with all agreed internal and external cloud and quality frameworks.

Measures of Success:

• Delivery of quality product and operations development to optimal level of technical ability and quality.
• Results driven.
• Building high performing teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient in either Azure or AWS cloud platforms, enjoy wearing multiple hats, from hands-on coding to project planning and leading a team to increase customer impact by providing innovative, quality software and operational support with speedy delivery.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and well versed with Scrum practices, Lean Agile, test-driven development, extreme programming, and ensuring robust execution.
• 7+ years as Software and Operations Development Manager.
• Technical cloud (native, lift & shift) and software experience and knowledge to support design review, prioritization, issue resolution, etc., such as:
• Knowledge of C# and Microsoft .NET development framework, node JS.
• Solid understanding of Cloud Service Architecture in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud or AWS
• CI/CD Tools and Processes in Azure DevOps including Terraform, ARM and AZURE CLI
• Cloud Development Experience with ASP.Net Core and Angular is essential
• Knowledge of developing using Microservice/Service Oriented Architectures
• Experience of working with containers such as Kubernetes
• Commercial product development and support
• Cyber security / authentication
• Experience using Microsoft AZURE Cosmos DB
• Experience of Bicep with within an AZURE environment
• Familiarity with Python
• Technical Support
• System Integration
• Proven experience of managing, leading and coaching others.
• Experience of working on multi-location and multi-national operations and software development projects.
• Experience with AVEVA or competitor products preferred.
• Experience of writing software where performance and integrity are critical.
• Computer engineering or computer science background, ideally in enterprise solutions and industrial automation.
• Strong management and leadership skills with the ability to manage teams based in geographically dispersed locations.
• Experience in driving and developing high-performance technical teams.
• Highly effective in a global and matrix environment.
• Clear and engaging communication and presenting style.
• Understand software architecture and design using Agile management.
• Will challenge conventional thinking, managing risk and influencing a broad cross-section of stakeholders.
• Builds rapport and robust relationships as well as influencing at all levels including.
• Resilience and resourcefulness to make change happen.

Salary Range:

This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training. 

USA Benefits: Competitive salary; high quality healthcare; 401(k) with 6% employer match; FSA and supplemental insurance; paid parental leave; 20 days PTO with increase for time served; 7 days of sick time; 3 days paid volunteering; flexible lifestyle benefits (commuter plans, backup care, emergency leave and fitness/education reimbursement opportunities) 

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify AVEVA at recruitingaccommodations@aveva.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. 
 
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