Software Engineering Manager

.As a Software Engineering Manager , you will report to the Director of Software Engineering in Cork and lead a team of 8 Software Engineers . You will provide hands on technical guidance, architectural leadership, and people management while shaping the future of the Connected Services Cloud for the Fire Detection group. Manage, mentor, and nurture a high performing team of software engineers, driving individual development and collective excellence. Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging team culture where creativity, innovation, and continuous learning thrive. Champion professional development, career progression, and a culture that values growth. Own the full software lifecycle-from initial design to continuous deployment. Work closely with product managers, designers, and senior leadership to define technical requirements and guide strategic initiatives. Analyze project needs and constraints, using data-driven decision making to steer architectural and technical direction. Conduct and guide code reviews across multiple services and programming languages. Troubleshoot complex performance, scalability, and reliability issues, contributing code when necessary. Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Agile practices , ensuring predictable delivery and iterative improvement. Advance CI/CD and DevOps culture , embedding best practices in automation, testing, and deployment into everyday development. Define, measure, and monitor key engineering KPIs to assess team health, delivery effectiveness, and platform performance. Use quantitative insights to drive ongoing improvement in engineering processes and developer experience. Work effectively across local and remote/hybrid teams , ensuring clear communication and strong alignment. Introduce and leverage modern collaboration tools to support distributed engineering and effective knowledge sharing. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. 15+ years of experience in software engineering, including designing scalable APIs and distributed systems. 5+ years of hands on full stack development experience. 3+ years of managing and mentoring engineering teams in dynamic, remote/hybrid environments. Strong proficiency in Java or another backend OO language Experience building containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ). Strong background with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, ArangoDB, Snowflake, etc.). Experience developing microservices using REST and asynchronous messaging. Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and DevSecOps principles . Demonstrated ability to define, track, and act on engineering KPIs . Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of data driven decision making . Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, product, and senior leadership. Ability to align technical strategy with broader business and product goals. Passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends. Own software design, development, and delivery from concept to continuous deployment . Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 8 engineers , fostering excellence, collaboration, and accountability. Champion Agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban), ensuring predictable delivery, continuous improvement, and effective team ceremonies. Collaborate with both local and remote/global teams , ensuring alignment, communication, and cohesive execution. Promote a Quality First mindset , driving test automation strategies and shifting testing left. Participate in and guide code reviews across multiple services and languages. Define technical specifications and requirements in partnership with product and engineering teams. Investigate and resolve complex performance and scalability challenges-contributing code when appropriate. Lead cloud architecture and technical direction in partnership with Mobile, Web, Embedded Engineering Leaders, and the Cloud Architect. Contribute to best practices across CI/CD, development tools, source control, and observability. Cultivate a positive, forward thinking team culture with a strong sense of ownership and continuous learning. Experience with Mobile technologies. Experience with Web development stacks. Experience with Embedded technologies. Background in Data Science, ML, or AI. Welcoming, collaborative, and connected team culture. Hybrid working model (1-3 days in office weekly, core hours 10am-2pm). Flexible working hours. Regularly refreshed MacBook Pro. Healthcare coverage for you and your family. Pension matched up to 7%. Highly competitive salary with annual review. Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Personal education budget to invest in your growth and development.Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. 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