Software Development Manager
Forcepoint
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Job Summary
Forcepoint is growing and hiring leadership for our new endpoint security software development team in Cork. In this role you will manage teams of 6-8 software and quality assurance engineers working in an Agile/SCRUM process. This is a hands on role requiring a strong technical background and the ability to get into the code and design process. This is a new team so you will work with the senior manager to recruit a talented team and establish the team culture.
Essential Functions
• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to ensure that your team is successful and meets its goals
• Work with engineering managers across the endpoint development teams to meet organizational goals
• Work with technical support to qualify and resolve escalated issues related to the endpoint agent
• Take an active role in the career development of your team members
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience managing a software development team
• Knowledge of software development methods, design, and implementation
• Expertise in languages, tools, and techniques used to implement quality software products
• Experience in recruiting and team building
Soft Skills
• Strong communication (written and oral) and teamwork behavior within a diverse team environment
• Ability to create a collaborative and supportive culture
• Strong focus on reports’ talent development and career growth
• Self-motivated to research new skills and technologies (whether or not directly related to product)
• Commitment to the broader range of product development goals
Preferred Skills and Background
• Experience with test automation and CI/CD
• Experience developing security products
• Exposure to technical support processes and customer issue resolution
• Experience working in an Agile/SCRUM centered organization
Don’t meet every single qualification? Studies show people are hesitant to apply if they don’t meet all requirements listed in a job posting. Forcepoint is focused on building an inclusive and diverse workplace – so if there is something slightly different about your previous experience, but it otherwise aligns and you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. You could be a great candidate for this or other roles on our team.
The policy of Forcepoint is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.
Forcepoint is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company’s career webpage as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to recruiting@forcepoint.com.
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