Manager, Software Engineering

Who We AreAs a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.The Manager, Software Engineering manages and oversees the design and development of technical software implementations. The role is responsible for leading all aspects of software engineering and DevOps. The successful candidate establishes patterns, best practices, and underlying architectures that the rest of the team can build on top of to create advanced features and resolve bugs. This person is comfortable managing, coaching, and mentoring large teams of engineers.RESPONSIBILITIES, Other Duties May Be Assigned.Plan, coordinate, and oversee all technical engineering activities within the CTO’s software organizationOversee the efficient running of projects, including providing supervision and guidance to a team of engineersImplement applications using microservices architecture Perform code reviewsCoordinate and manage technical team tasksPerform requirement analysis, system architecture to include building data base schemas and selecting best software development approachWork with the teams to document technical specifications and perform tasks estimation that the team is accountable toPerform Scrum ceremonies (planning, task breakdown, retrospective, etc.)Mentor team members and manage team’s capacityReview technical documentationTechnical ExpertiseFront-endAngular JavaScript, TypeScriptHTML, CSS basic knowledgeD3.js is a plusThree.js (WebGL) is a plusBackendJava 8+ years of experienceSpring Framework (Boot, Security)Hibernate (JPA)SQLRESTOkta knowledge is a plusScala is a plusMachine Learning / Artificial Intelligence with technologies such as Torch, Onnx and TensorRTBasic QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or related field or equivalent professional experienceTen or more years of backend Software Engineering experience with hands-on experience in software architecture and developmentFour or more years of experience working with Microservices architectureProven expertise in defining and implementing best practices for software engineering and system integration initiativesKnowledge of front-end design, and development Experience managing offshore software developers Excellent project management and team coaching skillsPreferred QualificationsPossesses a macro view of the development process, with clear visibility into what developers are working onAbility to triage projects and understand which tasks should take priority throughout the dayPrior experience performing code reviewsPrior experience assessing system designs implementations, identifying findings, coming up with recommendations irrespectively of development stackExperience with story decomposition, task estimation and holding resources accountable towards delivering to set budget and timeline Superb technical documentation skillsKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesExcellent interpersonal skills (communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc.) when dealing with internal and/or external audiences at all levels of managementExcellent technical, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skillsAbility to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.Focus on scope, tone, and quality of processes and their respective documentation, as well as the associated goals, priorities, deadlines, and weaknesses.Ability to work independently, with supervision, on a project of varying complexityProven negotiator with the ability to juggle multiple competing tasks with easeSound influential and motivational skills to ensure software engineering team alignmentTOTAL REWARDSThis role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.This position is bonus eligible.In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:$149,175.00 - 228,128.36Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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