Software Engineering & DevOps Centre of Excellence Lead

Skills:

• Master's degree in software engineering, computer science, or a related field
• Practical experience in software development technologies (particularly related to Microsoft .NET and Microsoft Azure ecosystem, but not exclusively)
• Knowledge of scripting languages (i.a. PowerShell, Python, Bash)
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab
• Familiarity with security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• Practical knowledge of object-oriented, architectural, and integration design patterns
• Experience with microservices architecture and deployment patterns
• Practice in leveraging database management systems, both relational and non-SQL
• Practical experience in leveraging AI in daily tasks related to software development
• Good understanding of technical and business dimensions of delivered IT solution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on identifying root causes of issues and implementing effective solutions
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery of testing activities and meeting project delivery deadlines
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to align efforts with team/project objectives and organisational goals

Experience

• as a Software Engineer responsible for design, implementation, and maintenance of different applications, custom-built and packaged solutions leveraging different technologies
• as a DevOps Engineer or similar role, focusing on designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure management
• as a discipline/practice lead governing the standards, mentoring for junior and senior Software and DevOps engineers
• in cloud platforms (Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Datadog, NewRelic, ELK)
• Experience working in Agile or iterative development environments, with a solid understanding of Agile principles and practices
• Previous experience in managing cloud, software development and operational reliability efforts for large-scale software projects or enterprise systems, including web applications, integrated software solutions, master data hubs, mobile applications would be a plus

Courses

• Relevant coursework or specialized training in software engineering, cloud, project management, or leadership would be advantageous.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert or Azure Administrator would be advantageou
• Membership in professional organisations is desirable for networking and staying updated on industry trends and best practices.

The Software Engineering and DevOps Centre of Excellence Lead (CoE Lead) holds a key leadership position responsible for bridging the gap between application development and operational reliability. An individual in this role leads efforts spanning software development standards, infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and software supply chain (SSC) automation. As a member of the CTO Area, is responsible for governing the standards and operational implementation of those for supported delivery teams. As CoE Lead, leveraging expertise in SDLC and infrastructure drives continuous improvement in both areas.

As the Centre of Excellence Lead for Software Engineering and DevOps disciplines, you will be part of the CoE within the CTO Area . Centre of Excellence (CoE)is a team of practitioners helping peers succeed by:

• Providing methods and streamlining the SDLC, assessing external tools or participating in the elaboration of in-house shared tools, promoting standards for the SDLC
• Offering hands-on engagement in the software development process as well as peer reviews at any stage
• Helping solve complex cross-team challenges
• Promoting shared learning and best practice
• Actively participating in the activities of the delivery (product) teams

,[Enabler for the development teams, define standards and blueprints for Falck application landscape covering cloud/or hybrid (on-premise and cloud) solutions, Support development teams to deliver scalable, maintainable and secure software solutions by providing hands-on engagement and sharing the expertise at any stage of the SDLC, Actively contributing to the supported product team’s deliverables, Definition and maintenance of the SDLC, advising on its improvements, elaborating methods for streamlining the development process, Evaluating new technologies and facilitating their adoption, contributing to the development of the in-house built tools shared amongst the delivery teams, Implementing and managing infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform and Bicep, Collaborating with operations teams on the product deployment processes, Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Improving operational efficiency by contributing to automation of builds, deployments and promoting software monitoring, Designing and implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions, Troubleshooting and resolving complex development and infrastructure issues – in particular (but not limited to) cross-team challenges, Actively contributing and engaging software and DevOps engineers in elaborating company-wide standards and practices , Managing vendor cooperation incl. contracts and vendor representatives' cooperation regarding new features, Cooperating with the CISO team on application security and ISO compliance. Integrating security testing and practices into CI/CD pipelines, Cooperation with interested stakeholders, analysis and recommendations regarding applicable toolset for infrastructure monitoring, Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to a group of individuals handling Software and DevOps Engineer roles, Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Software Engineering and DevOps practice] Requirements: DevOps, IaC, SDLC, Blueprints, Cloud, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, Bicep, CI/CD Pipelines, Security, ISO, Testing, Cloud platform, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Datadog, ELK Stack, Web applications, Data hub, .NET, Microsoft Azure, Scripting language, PowerShell, Bash, Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, SAST, DAST, Microservices architecture, AI, Degree, Project management, Networking