Senior Lead Software Engineer

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions, dedicated to shaping the future of security and convenience. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, ASSA ABLOY has built a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable locking and access control solutions. Their diverse portfolio includes well-known brands like Yale, HID Global, and Mul-T-Lock, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the unique needs of customers worldwide. From residential and commercial buildings to critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, ASSA ABLOY's cutting-edge technologies ensure safety, security, and seamless user experiences. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, ASSA ABLOY continues to drive advancements in access solutions for a safer and more connected world.

Summary: The Senior Lead Software Engineer designs, develops, writes, modifies and implements software solutions consisting of applications and/or components.  Supports and/or installs software applications and components.  Assists with business discovery, and works from written specifications and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  Maintains accurate documentation of solutions provided.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and/or provide software solutions to the business in accordance with established specifications, and considerate of IT priorities, follow a process similar to the following;
  • Participate in requirements gathering
  • Analyze technical requirements and help determine feasibility
  • Work with Business Analysts, Project managers, Stakeholders, and other team members to design and recommend solutions
  • Follow work instructions, procedures and established standards in coding and delivering the identified solution on time and on budget
  • Document and test the delivered solution, and assist with end user training as required
  • Maintain the delivered solution per business requirements
• Enhance existing systems by analyzing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement
• Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects
• Provide hardware and/or software assistance to the Operations as needed
• Be available outside of normal working hours when required to troubleshoot and update mission critical applications
• Create technical specifications and test plans
• Create new and extend existing operational documentation
• Consult closely with team lead and business management related to projects, milestones & tasks
• Consult colleagues concerning maintenance and performance of software systems

RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS

• Reports directly to the Manager, Application Development. 
• Works with employees at all levels of the organization. 
• This position does not have any direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

Preferred undergraduate degree in computer science, information systems or related field and/or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

A Minimum of 10 years related experience developing software in a business production environment.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE and/or ABILITIES

Successful candidates will likely have at least 8 years of experience in a professional capacity with the following technologies:

• • Java
  • SQL Server and/or DB2 Databases
  • XML
  • HTML5\CSS
  • JavaScript\Angular
  • JSON
  • AJAX

Though not required as a primary discipline, preference will be given to candidates with professional experience with the following technologies:

• • Azure DevOps
  • Agile Development / Agile Project Management
  • Java Development using Eclipse
  • Java Web Services
  • GWT – Google Web Toolkit
  • Struts framework
  • IBM DB2 Databases
  • Spring Framework
  • Apache Tomcat
• Ability to work through complex issues and identify required interventions.
• General understanding of business strategies.
• Proven ability for effective problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional level.
• Person must have leadership ability, excellent interpersonal skills, consulting skills and the proven ability to develop relationships and influence all levels within the organization and external to the organization with developers, and business users.
• Demonstrated presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to comply and enforce compliance of all state and federal regulations, Company standards, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.