Director - Software Engineering

Job Description Summary

As a Director of a software engineering group, you will apply your knowledge of management, software development methodologies, best practices, and proven processes to lead teams to deliver a quality software product on budget, within planned schedule with superb quality.

Job Description

Site Overview

Established in 2000, the John F. Welch Technology Center (JFWTC) in Bengaluru is GE Aerospace's multidisciplinary research and engineering center. Pushing the boundaries of innovation every day, engineers and scientists at JFWTC have contributed to hundreds of aviation patents, pioneering breakthroughs in engine technologies, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing.

Role Overview

• Lead a team of world class software / data engineers for SAMS Fleet Modeling
• Lead by example to be a software leader with strong FLIGHT DECK fundamentals
• Be an empathetic leader understanding the needs of the team members
• Be a tech savvy leader where the team will be able to have technical and functional conversations to find resolutions for Fleet business problems
• Build a world class software development team to consistently deliver complex software platforms and research projects of varying size and duration.
• Design and execute on a well thought out strategy for the organization
• Manage a team responsible for UX, front end and back end development using the latest technologies and methodologies adopted from industry wide practices.
• Actively present leadership updates to GE executive sponsors and customers.
• Work with others to define future technology platforms and architecture for products and services.
• Quickly learn, internalize and develop a strong understanding of key priorities and the clients
• Align with stakeholders to ensure that data and process changes required in systems are implemented in accordance with project objectives and timelines
• Provide day to day work direction for team members engaged in projects and delivery.
• Facilitate and coach software engineering teams on requirements estimate and work sizing.
• Demonstrate mastery of intricacies and interactions within dynamic agile cultures and processes.
• Drive a continuous learning culture to help guide continuous improvements.
• Provide leadership on Lean / Agile principles and development practices.
• Actively pursue new methods and practices to increase productivity
• Utilize project management tools to track progress and recognize key risk areas for specific implementations
• Assist in the resolution of conflicting priorites through the proactive communication of requirements, timelines and stakeholders.
• Operate as a engaged leader who serves as a subject matter and technical expert for assigned programs and development initiatives
• Work with system leaders and functional teams to ensure products and services adhere to compliance and controllership standards

The Ideal Candidate

Ideal candidate should have experience in Software Development Life Cycle principles,full stack platform concepts and technologies

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Business Acumen

Leadership

Personal Attributes

At GE Aerospace, we have a relentless dedication to the future of safe and more sustainable flight and believe in our talented people to make it happen. Here, you will have the opportunity to work on really cool things with really smart and collaborative people. Together, we will mobilize a new era of growth in aerospace and defense. Where others stop, we accelerate.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided : No

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Skills Required

Cloud Technologies