Agile Software Development Manager

EBSCO Industries, Inc.   Birmingham, AL   Full-time
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EBSCO Information Services (EIS) provides a complete and optimized research solution comprised of e-journals, e-books, and research databases - all combined with the most powerful discovery service to support the information needs and maximize the research experience of our end-users. Headquartered in Ipswich, MA, EIS employs more than 2,700 people worldwide, most now working hybrid or remotely. We are the leader in our field due to our cutting-edge technology, forward-thinking philosophy, and outstanding team. EIS is a company that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. Our mission is to transform lives by providing relevant and reliable information when, where, and how people need it. We are looking for bright and creative individuals whose unique differences will allow us to achieve this inclusive mission around the world.

This manager is a supportive leader who guides, coaches, and mentors a team of software engineers in the design, development, delivery, maintenance, and operations of premium online research products and services. This person will lead teams who create Clinical Decisions products and services that inform the world, advancing the commitment to promoting evidence-based practice by providing health care professionals with the fastest answers to their clinical questions at the point of care, based on and supported by the best and most current evidence.

 

This role is primarily focused on the leadership and development of people and practices and enables self-directed teams to successfully execute against their goals within an Agile organization in support of corporate vision and strategy.

 

Primary Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead two agile teams of 5-7 cloud-based software engineers each, with a focus on team development and growth.  Foster and enable software craftsmanship and innovation.
  • Work directly with product owners and business representatives to provide business solutions from inception to operation.
  • Ensure that the whole team owns the quality of the products we produce and maintain a balanced mindset across the engineering disciplines involved in delivering those products according to the ‘definition of done’.
  • Be a guardian of world-class customer experience.
  • Stay abreast of industry/technology trends relevant to the Software Engineering discipline.
  • Regularly review team performance, collaborate with them on continuous improvement initiatives/experiments, and understand the data, team and workflow.
  • Attract, recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent.  Cultivate and groom leaders.
  • Live the principles behind the Agile Manifesto and SAFe framework in all interactions and equip the team to do the same.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 10+ years’ experience in software development
  • 3+ years’ experience as a senior team lead or manager in an agile SW development environment
  • 3+ years’ experience in agile/Scrum/Kanban/SAFe
  • 2 years’ experience with Java development
  • Proven track record in fostering, grooming, and growing self-governed teams
  • Proven track record in attracting new talent and retaining key talent
  • Conflict resolution and coaching
  • Change management and coaching
  • Ability to quickly understand and assess technical aspects of our products and components
  • Ability to advise on best practices (architecture, implementation, team dynamics, etc.)
  • Deep technical knowledge of a complex domain (e.g. search, analytics, machine learning, expert systems, AI, etc.)

 

Target Annual Salary Range: $128,505 - 183,575. This Pay Target range includes a bonus target of 5% of base salary. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location. EBSCO provides a generous benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a retirement savings plan, paid parental leave, holidays and paid time off (PTO), as well as tuition reimbursement. View more about EBSCO’s benefits here: https://www.ebsco.com/about/benefits

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex, pregnancy status, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

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EBSCO Industries, Inc.

Birmingham, AL