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Sr Software Engineering Manager

Ecolab

Ecolab

Software Engineering
Naperville, IL, USA
Posted on Thursday, August 22, 2024

Software Engineering Manager

Role description

Ecolab is looking for an experienced software engineering manager to be part of a dynamic team that's at the forefront of technological innovation. We're leveraging cutting-edge AI to create novel solutions that optimize operations for our clients, particularly within the restaurant industry. Our work is transforming how restaurants operate, making them more efficient and sustainable.

As a key player in our new division, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape its culture and direction. Your contributions will directly impact the success of our innovative projects and help define the future of our product offerings. Additionally, you will experience the best of both worlds with this team at Ecolab: the agility and creativity of a startup paired with the stability and resources of a global leader. Our collaborative environment fosters innovation while providing the support and security you need to thrive.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure team growth and high performance

  • Oversee various stages in the software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation and deployment, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines

  • Ensure adherence to best practices in code quality, architecture, and documentation. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members

  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure the successful delivery of projects

  • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, continuously improving development practices and promoting innovation within the team

  • Provide technical leadership in the design and architecture of software solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability

Minimum qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with 5 years of experience in software development and dev team leadership roles OR 9 years of relevant experience in software development and dev team leadership

  • Proven experience as a software engineer with a strong background in full-stack development. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, Java, or similar

  • Experience leading development teams and managing projects in an Agile environment

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices

  • Ability to engage in career development and performance management of team members

  • Understanding of Azure services such as Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage (e.g., Blob Storage), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics

  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices for managing changes to data pipelines and solutions

Preferred skills / interests

  • Previous experience with early-stage product development

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skill

  • Interest in collaborating with partners outside of core team / organization (including SMEs in computer Vision AI)

  • Desire to be in a fast-moving, agile environment with willingness to adjust quickly

  • Openness to experimental approaches typical of tech start-ups

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Covid-19 Vaccine Notice

Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.