Lead Software developer

GE Vernova•Markham, ON

2d•CA$110,500 - CA$165,800•Remote

About The Position

The Lead Software Developer is responsible for preparing design specifications to deliver product requirements defined by product management and product owner. This role involves leading and mentoring Professional Band developers, collaborating with and advising upper management and NPI teams on product development plans, including technology research, budgets, and resource requirements. The Lead Software Developer will also take a frontline role in handling critical customer and business issues, leading Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations, and working within an agile development team to develop PC-based applications for configuring Gateways and RTUs. The position requires owning and developing software modules, collaborating with software validation teams to enhance test coverage, identifying and reporting defects, and supporting the resolution of field and customer issues. Additionally, the role involves providing leadership by example, designing complex software packages, ensuring requirements traceability, supporting GE Software Factory initiatives, assigning and overseeing development teams, mentoring test team members, and staying current with new technologies. The Lead Software Developer will work directly with other software development leads, business functional organizations, and management to support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Support (LCS) activities.

Requirements

Bachelors in STEM
5+ years of hands on experience in design, development and validation of PC software using C#, Java, C++, Javascript
2+ years of experience with test-driven development.
2+ years of experience leading a team of software developers, supporting product manager and/or scrum masters with preparation of execution plans.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with electrical utility substation protocols, configuration tools, networking, information technology, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs).
Knowledge on UML for software design
Understanding of version/configuration control concepts and the need for accurate tracking of software updates and releases
Experience in XML including in-depth knowledge of XML schemas
Strong understanding of SDLC process and Agile/XP
Capacity to listen, understand and synthesize end-user requirements in a multi-cultural environment and global teams operating in different time zones
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Experience with developing COTS software
Understanding of utility / SCADA communication protocols concepts, networking and interaction between Intelligent Electronic Devices will be an asset
Experience with industrial applications will be an asset
Organized ability to multi-task and stay organized
High energy, self-starter, with a proven track record in delivering results.
Knowledge of Delphi
Establishes a sense of urgency to complete tasks in an efficient, timely and effective manner
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently
Prior experience in engineering, testing and instrumentation

Responsibilities

Prepare design specifications to deliver product requirements defined by product management and product owner.
Lead and mentor Professional Band developers.
Collaborate, contribute, estimate and advise upper management and NPI teams for the definition of product development plans including research of technologies, budgets, and resource and tool requirements.
Take on frontline role in the handling of critical customer and business issues.
Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations.
Be part of an agile development team that develops PC based applications for configuring Gateways and RTUs.
Own and develop software modules for each requirement as part of every agile iteration schedule.
Work collaboratively with software validation teams to support implementation of test automation framework to enhance test coverage.
Identify and ensure requirements traceability to product specifications.
Identify and report defects detected during peer to peer reviews and unit testing.
Work in resolution and prioritization of reported defects and work with software validation team to facilitate timely closure.
Record and report development status on a continuous basis through agile tools.
Support resolution of field and customer issues for tier 3/4 cases.
Provide leadership by example and teamwork over multiple NPI project implementation and execution, as well as, all customer support and issues provided by team.
Lead design of complex software packages for the configuration and maintenance of Industrial Electronic Devices.
Ensure external/internal customer requirements (JIRA / Version 1) are logged, actionable as required and reported on a regular periodic basis.
Support GE Software Factory initiatives to enhance software development processes.
Assign and oversee development team during execution of NPI projects.
Mentor test team members by constructive feedback, sharing of best practices and experience, and bolstering support and providing backup to team members as required.
Work directly with other software development leads, business functional organizations and management to support all phases of New product Introduction (NPI) and Life Cycle Support (LCS) business activities and planning.
Be current and at the forefront of new technologies and strategies, examining opportunities for business improvement.