Lead Software Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Create design specifications to fulfill product requirements as outlined by product management and the product owner.

• Mentor and guide Professional Band developers.

• Collaborate with management and NPI teams on product development strategies, technology exploration, budgeting, resource allocation, and tool selection.

• Address critical customer and business challenges.

• Lead investigations for Root Cause Analysis.

• Develop PC-based applications for configuring Gateways and RTUs within an agile development framework.

• Own and evolve software modules to meet requirements in each agile iteration.

• Work with software validation teams to implement test automation frameworks.

• Ensure traceability of requirements to product specifications.

• Identify and document defects from peer reviews and unit testing.

• Prioritize and address reported defects in collaboration with software validation teams.

• Document and communicate development progress using agile tools.

• Provide support for tier 3/4 field and customer issues.

• Lead the design of software packages for the configuration and maintenance of Industrial Electronic Devices.

• Log, act upon, and report internal and external customer requirements in JIRA / Version 1.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives at GE Software Factory.

• Assign and supervise development teams during NPI projects.

• Mentor members of the testing team and offer backup support.

• Collaborate with software leads, business functions, and management across NPI and LCS activities.

• Assess new technologies and strategies for business enhancement.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.

• Over 5 years of practical experience in designing, developing, and validating PC software utilizing C#, Java, C++, and JavaScript.

• More than 2 years of experience with test-driven development.

• At least 2 years of experience leading software developers and assisting product managers and/or scrum masters with execution strategies.

• Proficient in UML for software design.

• Familiarity with version/configuration control and accurate tracking of software updates and releases.

• Extensive knowledge of XML schemas.

• Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/XP.

• Ability to synthesize end-user requirements within multicultural, global teams across different time zones.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities.

• Experience in developing Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software.

• Knowledge of utility/SCADA communication protocols, networking, and the interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices.

• Familiarity with Delphi.

• Previous experience in engineering, testing, and instrumentation.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to work autonomously.

• Proven history of delivering results.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus eligibility: 10% AIP.

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No.