Team Lead Software Engineer, R&D

The Team Lead Engineer, R&D Software Engineering is responsible to provide software design, development and support for ERT products whilst adhering to departmental SOPs. They will contribute to developing architecture and software development patterns as well as establishing those in the team. As lead technical experts in a team they are responsible for clarifying technical dependencies and impact of decisions with other teams and communicating changes and decisions that go beyond the direct team. They are a lead technical person to advise Product Management and senior leadership on decisions regarding software solutions, latest tools, industry trends and approaches, especially (not exclusively) with regards to quality, scalability and performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Within an agile development framework, responsible for large or complex portions of software development projects. Trains and technically supervises more junior staff. Troubleshoots complex problems.

• Creates, designs, develops, codes, tests, debugs, provides beta support and implements software programs across multiple platforms, requiring experience with complex, enterprise level applications and broad technical competence. 

• Responsible for planning, organizing, and conducting phases of software projects, based on assessment of software function and performance requirements, definition of design specifications, development of major routines and utility programs, resolution of software compatibility and interface problems and analysis of the system’s architectures.

• Demonstrates and provides expertise in some of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Has full technical knowledge of all phases of applications programming and is responsible for quality assurance review.

• Conducts code reviews during development to share knowledge and experience.

• Collaborates with Software Quality Engineering to build software that maximizes test automation and distributes integration responsibilities throughout the development cycle.

• Supports other functions in the company, and serves as a mentor to less experienced programmers.

• Some degree of creativity and latitude is required.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other related duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS NEEDED:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of technical experience. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in English. 

• Experience in usage of Source Code Management tools and Work Item tracking.

• Knowledge of software engineering frameworks and methodologies.

• Good knowledge of risk management techniques.

• Good knowledge of common software patterns. 

• Knowledge of agile development processes is a plus.

• Familiarity with DevOps practice and cloud-based software solutions is a plus. 

• Experience with unit testing and effective supporting design patterns.

• Travel requirements for this position are low to none. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. Clario reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of Clario. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. The Department Head has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education, which may vary from the above listed qualifications.