Software Engineering Manager chez Johnson Controls

At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable, and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions making the people, facilities, and assets safe with our industry-leading security solutions. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works, and plays. This is an exciting opportunity to develop the next generation of AI-driven security solutions. Your role will have a large impact, as the technology you develop will be used to protect people, facilities, and assets, at scale – around the world. Which is pretty world-changing! 

You will be working with a talented team of architects, scientists, product managers, UI/UXD specialists, and software, hardware, and QA engineers. Our teams are spread across several locations including Boston MA, Indianapolis IN, Belfast UK, Tel-Aviv Israel, Bangalore & Delhi India, Montreal Canada, Boca Raton FL, and Los Angeles CA.

What you will do: 

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Manager to lead our talented software development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for developing high-quality software products. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technological direction of our web-based products, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality, security, performance, and customer satisfaction. 

The engineering manager will have the following key responsibilities:

Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support.

Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to implementation and maintenance.

Monitor and report on project progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.

Implement best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing.

What we look for: 

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree in computer science, engineering, information security, or a related field

Proven experience in software development and management or project leadership.

Project management skills for planning, timing, executing, and reporting.

Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to motivate and inspire a team to achieve their best work.

Experience with Angular, Node.js, CSS, HTML or other web frameworks.

Experience with Agile methodology

Desirable Qualifications:

Hands-on experience as a full-stack developer

Practical experience with cyber security tools such as Veracode or SD Element 

Prior experience with access control or video security applications