Overview
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of the Software Director, responsible for all aspects of software development concerning one or more product lines.
Responsibilities
Key Accountabilities
Essential Functions:
1. Manages reporting development group functionally.
2. Maintains software development job descriptions.
3. Manages hiring process for software development staff.
4. Manages performance reviews.
5. Manages an external partner software contracting firm.
6. Team training, mentoring and career development as appropriated. Monthly one on one meeting with direct reports and technical leads.
7. Overall resource and development role allocation across projects based on project milestones and resource availability.
8. Oversees software development across different Software projects, for all Software deliverables and throughout the entire development cycle.
9. Ensures software is perfectly documented, designed and implemented according to standard engineering methods, techniques and best industry practices.
10. Exploits synergies (e.g. Code reuse, platform paradigm) and extends best development practices across projects.
11. Defines consistent software development methods and procedures across projects and ensures they are properly documented (e.g. SOPs) and implemented.
12. Responsible for managing continuous software development improvement efforts (both technical and process related) to continually shorten development cycles, improve quality and update SOPs accordingly in conjunction with the SQA Manager.
13. Defines development deliverables and templates (Software development plans, software requirements, software architecture, software designs, unit testing,etc) across projects and ensures related artifacts are properly scheduled, implemented and reviewed.
14. Ensures usage of state of the art development tools and consistent use across projects.
15. Develops, executes and maintains a continuous integration and unit test program to be the primary driver for builds and regression testing of code when changes are implemented and before they are released to test.
16. Leads software risk analysis and ensures that risk mitigations at software level are effectively documented and implemented.
17. Status reporting and detailed scheduling supporting different product development projects, delegating to technical leads as needed.
18. Fulfills the role of development coordinator for a development project or program of projects.
19. Fulfills the role of technical lead as needed.
20. Ensures that all software development activities and deliverables comply with the FDA QSR, ISO and satisfy Werfen processes and procedures
Budget Managed (if applicable):
21. N/A
Internal Networking/Key Relationships:
22. Interfaces with Project/Program Management
23. Software Testing
24. Systems Engineering
25. Electrical Engineering and the Software Quality Manager
26. TBD based on company needs
Skills & Capabilities:
27. Leadership
28. Developing Direct Reports and Others
29. Time Management
30. Written and Oral Communications
Must have:
31. Technical experience: C++ hands-on experience (Linux would be nice as well)
32. Modern SDLC: Experience with Agile in a DevOps environment
33. Quality & Cybersecurity: Proven track record for high quality and secure software
34. Communication & Ownership: Open and transparent communication as well as self-driven person
Nice to have:
35. International experience
36. Platform Development
Qualifications
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
37. Bachelor's degree in information technology or the equivalent combination of related training, proficiency and experience.
38. Minimum 5 years of industry experience managing software development teams and leading software projects.
39. Exposure to the life sciences and/or highly regulated industry domain.
40. Comprehensive knowledge of software development theory, practice, strategies and tactics required.
41. Knowledge of and experience with iterative and waterfall software development lifecycle methodology's required.
42. Experience with test-driven development, continuous Integration and other agile practices.
43. Knowledge of and experience with technologies supporting software development management (e.g. DOORs), issue management (e.g. Synergy Change) and configuration management (e.g. Accurev) Comprehensive knowledge of Quality standards such as ISO /, 21 CFR Part FDA Quality System Regulations and CFR 21 Part 11 regulations.
International Mobility Required:
44. No
Travel Requirements:
45. <5% of time
If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.
Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact for assistance.
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