Windows Developer

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About the role

• This role will be part of a team that develops software that runs on over 100k computers worldwide, measuring panelists activities as they surf the Internet. Using a software meter that is optimized to be unintrusive to the user, yet able to gather many biometric data points and send them back to a collection and crediting system that runs in a hybrid cloud and on-prem environment.
• As a Manager of Software Engineers, you will be a cross functional team of developers, test automation specialists and DevOps Engineers, using a Scrum/Agile team management approach.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and help develop designs for complex applications. 
• Ability to plan tasks and project phases as well as review, comment and approve the analysis, proposed design and test strategy done by members of the team.
• Your primary objective is to ensure product quality and new features are aligned with business objectives. 
• You will also work closely with Product Leadership to align timelines with other teams that contribute to client deliverables. 

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software solutions with an emphasis on quality, best-practice coding standards, and cost-effectiveness
• Provide training, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge with less experienced staff.
• People manager duties, including annual reviews, career guidance, and compensation planning.
• Rapidly identify technical issues as they emerge, and asses their impact to the business.
• Provide day-to-day work direction to a large team of developers .
• Collaborate effectively with Data Science to understand, translate, and integrate data methodologies into the product .
• Collaborate with product owners to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, providing leadership in the design and architecture processes.
• Stay informed about the latest technology and methodology by participating in industry forums, having an active peer network, and engaging actively with customers.
• Cultivate a team environment focused on continuous learning, where innovative technologies are developed and refined through collaborative effort.

Key Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering 8+ years of experience in information technology solutions development and 2-3 years leadership experience.
• Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams.
• Development background in the environment: Windows/C++.
• Good understanding of CI/CD principles and tools. GitLab a plus.
• Must have the ability to provide solutions utilizing best practices for resilience, scalability, cloud optimization and security.
• Basic project management skills.

Other desirable skills

• Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices.
• Microsoft, Apple, or AWS Certification is a plus.
• Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, Spotfire, & OpsGeni

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