Lead Software Engineer @ Reuters

Lead Software Development Engineers work across the end-to-end software development life cycle and apply modern software development practices when defining, designing, building, testing and delivering software and services to users Lead Software Engineers effectively collaborate with cross functional teams including senior stakeholders to deliver on projects You will utilize your deep technical expertise and skillset by representing software development engineering in overall project management by specifying and driving progress towards development activities, milestones, and timelines This role independently builds software solutions, solves highly complex problems and displays innovation when delivering projects and/or product(s) Lead Software Development Engineers model a growth mindset by mentoring and guiding Software Development Engineer team members in growing their skillsets and models continuous learning and curiosity This role communicates the role of Software Development Engineering along with the value it adds to the business and partners with all levels of leadership to educate and influence product road maps

About The Role:

Leads multiple and/or significant projects, programs and business initiatives, demonstrating creativity and ingenuity
Delivers end-to-end technical solutions and solves complex problems that may be ambiguous in nature
Determines work priorities based on general direction from managers
May manage budget for projects or programs within area

Sphere of Influence
Influences multiple cross functional project teams to execute and adopt a point of view for ideas and initiatives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Trains and mentors colleagues including Sr Software Engineers
Strategic focus

About You:

Java, Spring boot, Microservices, AWS & AI
Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products
Writes code that establishes and enhances coding specifications, typically for software programs and systems that have little or no precedent
Delivers software features with exceptional quality, meeting designated release plans and delivery commitments
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Owns a functional area Breaks large requests down into sub-tasks, gives higher-level status updates Writes test plans
Takes operational responsibility Sets measurable goals and meets them Performs code reviews
Participates in developing technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools
Sets software engineering project schedules, defines project parameters and tasks and monitors project tasks
Develops and keeps the "vision" of the project, leading others toward its completion
Resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
Owns the development and rollout for an entire product, or large project
Leads the daily work of assigned work group / team Recommends modifications to the daily operations of the assigned work group / team Makes needed adjustments to short-term priorities
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise Interacts with direct team of accountability, peers and/or managers in other teams May interact with vendors and/or customers to share information and improve workflow processes
Business Acumen
Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts and Business Unit strategy
Develops and maintains strong relationships and negotiates with internal and external customers to identify future needs
Has extensive knowledge and skills gained through wide-ranging experiences in a field that requires diverse practices or procedures
Recognized expert in their functional area or geography
Deep knowledge of complex product, market and function in own area
In-depth understanding of a Business Unit or function
Works on issues of a diverse scope where analysis of situations requires skills and understanding of current industry trends
Participates in developing technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools
Contributes to recommendations where technology transformation can spark growth
Explores applying new technologies and approaches in innovative ways to software solutions and provides recommendations
Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions
Breaks down business requirements into functional requirements considering security and operational efficiency of the solution
Leadership
Supports and develops software engineers by providing advice, coaching, and educational opportunities
Leads significant projects, programs and business initiatives, demonstrating creativity and ingenuity
Determines work priorities based on general direction from managers
Provides specialist advice to middle and senior management to resolve complex issues
May informally lead the daily work of assigned work group / team Recommends modifications to the daily operations of the assigned work group / team Makes needed adjustments to short-term priorities
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise Interacts with direct team of accountability, peers and/or managers in other teams May interact with vendors and/or customers to share information and improve workflow processes
Shows passion for efficiency and collaboration, with a history of establishing great relationships
Shows commitment and drive for quality, technical excellence and results
Models curiosity and displays passion to constantly learn new things