Manager Software Engineering - R&D, Poka

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS

Job Description

About Poka 

Poka is an innovative app designed for manufacturing companies that empower frontline workers to learn continuously, solve problems and collaborate in support of continuous improvement. Imagine a combination of Facebook and YouTube designed for factory workers. Say goodbye to paper, make way for tablets! 

Poka has become a catalyst for digital transformation and manufacturing leaders such as Nestlé, Bosch, Kraft and Danone trust us with their transition to Industry 4.0. 

Poka was acquired by IFS on June 20, 2023.

Poka, a rising star in the global manufacturing landscape dedicated to empowering frontline workers, is expanding its operations in Sri Lanka. We are looking for a highly skilled Software Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our Sri Lankan engineering teams while collaborating closely with counterparts in Canada. In this role, you will manage multiple development teams, ensuring effective communication and successful project delivery. Your leadership will be crucial in driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enhancing team collaboration. If you are a visionary leader with a proven track record in managing engineering teams and a passion for delivering cutting-edge software solutions, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the global manufacturing landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead multiple software development teams, providing mentorship, guidance and fostering professional growth to ensure overall success and team cohesion, while carrying out HR management responsibilities
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to implementation, testing, and deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
• Work closely with Sri Lanka engineering teams, product owners, UX designers, and stakeholders in Canada to define project needs, priorities and timelines, effectively communicating progress and challenges
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the development teams by implementing best practices, optimizing processes and fostering a culture of continuous growth, excellence and collaboration with a constant focus on quality and user experience
• Maintain the level of excellence in the teams by recruiting top-tier talent and managing performance to build and maintain high-performing teams
• Develop and manage performance metrics to ensure transparency in team operations, setting strategic objectives that promote growth and success
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge
• Create and maintain a synergistic knowledge base across the teams and facilitate efficient issue resolution and learning

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology or a related field or equivalent qualifications
• Proven track record in a similar role, demonstrating proficiency in managing software development teams in an agile environment, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience across software development lifecycle
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams across geographies and time zones
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Proven track record in software engineering with a strong focus on building and leading high-performance engineering teams
• Solid understanding and practical experience with agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

  
  Additionally,

• Strong technical background with expertise in Python, Django, Angular (TypeScript), AWS or other Cloud based environments, Swift is an added advantage
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Governance, QAOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) or integrating AI and ML solutions is also an added advantage

Additional Information

We believe that coming together as a community, in person, is important for innovation, connection and fostering a sense of belonging. Our roles have the right balance of remote and in-office working to enable flexibility for managing your life along with ensuring a real connection with your colleagues and the broader IFS community.