Manager Software Engineering

Job Description

As a Software Engineering Lead , you will manage and mentor a team of engineers while designing and implementing innovative applications that support drug discovery initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teamsincluding product owners, scientists, and business stakeholdersto translate technical and functional requirements into scalable software solutions. Your leadership will drive the delivery of high-quality, high-impact applications aligned with business goals. Roles & Responsibilities Lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team, fostering innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning Partner with product owners, scientists, and stakeholders to ensure timely and effective delivery of software solutions Design, develop, and implement applications, custom reports, and system enhancements Analyze complex business and technical requirements and translate them into system architecture and design Implement robust testing strategies including unit, integration, and automated tests Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from concept to deployment Ensure alignment with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps best practices Drive continuous improvement, scalability, and innovation in software architecture Basic Qualifications Master's degree with 46 years of experience in Computer Science, IT, Computational Chemistry/Biology, or related field OR Bachelor's degree with 68 years OR Diploma with 1012 years Core Skills & Technologies Must-Have Skills Proficiency in high-level languages: NodeJS/Koa, Python, Java Strong frontend development with React or ExtJS Advanced SQL knowledge: Oracle, PostgreSQL, Databricks Excellent leadership and project management skills Ability to handle cross-functional collaboration with product and scientific teams Preferred Skills 3+ years of experience in drug discovery software development Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS), Docker , and Kubernetes Experience with automated testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium) Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD pipelines , Git , and infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) Skilled in big data platforms like Spark and Databricks Experience in monitoring and logging tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus) Sound knowledge of serverless and microservices architectures Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Team-oriented leadership with focus on mentoring and talent development High initiative and adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities