Lead Software Engineer

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions, dedicated to shaping the future of security and convenience. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, ASSA ABLOY has built a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable locking and access control solutions. Their diverse portfolio includes well-known brands like Yale, HID Global, and Mul-T-Lock, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the unique needs of customers worldwide. From residential and commercial buildings to critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, ASSA ABLOY's cutting-edge technologies ensure safety, security, and seamless user experiences. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, ASSA ABLOY continues to drive advancements in access solutions for a safer and more connected world.

Summary: The Lead Software Engineer designs, develops, writes, modifies and implements software solutions consisting of applications and/or components.  write a large amount of code, design, communicate ideas to the team, implement and ultimately be able to step in and handle any component or the entire life cycle of the process.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and/or provide software solutions to the business in accordance with established specifications, and considerate of IT priorities, follow a process like the following;
  • Participate in requirements gathering
  • Analyse technical requirements and help determine feasibility
  • Work with Business team, Project managers, Stakeholders, and other team members to design and recommend solutions
  • Follow work instructions, procedures and established standards in coding and delivering the identified solution on time and on budget
  • Document and test the delivered solution, and assist with end user training as required
  • Maintain the delivered solution per business requirements
• Enhance existing systems by analysing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement
• Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects
• Be available outside of normal working hours when required to troubleshoot and update mission critical applications
• Create technical specifications and test plans
• Consult closely with team and business management related to projects, milestones & tasks
• Consult colleagues concerning maintenance and performance of software systems
• Developing software using JAVA, Spring framework, Hibernate, MySQL, SmartGWT framework
• Good hands-on experience in Git, AWS

RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS

• Reports directly to the Manager, Application Development. 
• Works with employees at all levels of the organization. 
• This position does not have any direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

A Minimum of 8 years related experience developing software in a business production environment.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE and/or ABILITIES

• Desire for career growth to include software product and team management.
• Experience with object-oriented programming in Java.
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring framework and Hibernate/JPA, as well as Servlet containers like Tomcat, Jetty.
• Proficiency with Java builds tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Experience utilizing Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEs.
• Experience using a SQL database engine and accessing data via JDBC, as well as writing SQL.
• Solid understanding of object, component, and service-oriented design principles.
• Experience with GWT and specifically SmartGWT frameworks, SmartGWT with enterprise level features preferred. Both client and server-side development experience a plus.
• Experience with Docker containers
• Experience integrating multiple software applications using IPC methods and web services.

You also will need the following competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to act as a bridge between non-technical users and technical resources.
• The ability to:
• Perform against tight deadlines and multi-task effectively.
• Work effectively with groups of varying technical expertise.
• Excel at both working independently and in a group setting.
• Strong self-motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals.
• Ability to lead a project development team that utilizes onshore and offshore resources.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience contributing to software packages sold to external customers, including responding to input from customers.
• Understanding of formal software development methodologies, preferably agile.
• Experience with public cloud vendor (AWS)