The company: software R&D firm headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with offices across Europe, NY, Asia.

Role Overview – Software Development Manager to bring demonstrable expertise to ensure world class results across software quality, software product development lifecycle and people development.

1. Technology – Java / J2EE based  Provide technical leadership to the Software Development group working closely with Architecture team to implement technical direction and strategy.

• Support, refine and improve existing SDLC and Agile processes in the organisation.
• Evangelizes the use of best in breed components for development processes
• Introduce lean efficiencies in terms of work process
• Liaise with external centres of excellence on research and development programs  (agile, lean practices)
• Monitor and implement technical innovations

2. Management

• Own the planning and delivery responsibility for all output from software development group.                       
• Support planning process across self-directed engineering teams
• Improve overall technical quality and associated metrics.
• Ensure timely and high quality deliverables
• Increase efficiency and profitability
• Represent the company in client engagements on technical side

3. People Development

• Mentoring and coaching of talent in the software development group
• Lead and manage team in a global environment

 Skills and Experience Required

• Several years’ experience managing and leading Software Development teams
• Strong knowledge of J2EE and service oriented architecture
• Product based R&D development
• Track record of delivery to Blue chip / Financial Services clients

 Personal Attributes

• Robust personality that can balance commercial and technical priorities (solution orientation)
•  Ability to influence at a senior level (Internal  Management, providers, partners, clients)
•  Strong leadership and communication capabilities (exposure to clients)
• Can successfully work with teams in a  global, multi-cultural environment