Senior Manager of Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture.
• Project Management: Oversee multiple software development projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Technical Oversight: Provide guidance on software architecture, design, and best practices, ensuring technical quality and scalability of solutions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Process Improvement: Implement and improve software development processes, methodologies, and tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Recruitment: Participate in the hiring process, identifying and attracting top engineering talent.
• Budget Management: Manage budgets and resources for software development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 17+ years of software development experience, with at least 3-5 years in a management role.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages, software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum), and familiarity with software development tools.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead diverse teams.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of effectively conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud technologies, DevOps practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and trends in software development.

Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer

Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.