APAC Software Engineering Lead

About the Role

This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. This position manages a development squad team on project delivery for APAC.

Responsibilities:
. Lead a globally diverse development squad team to deliver and support APAC deliverables for Japan and Korea.

. Serve as the initial point of escalation for software development issues within specific area of responsibility.
. Interface with other technical personnel or team members to finalize requirements.
. Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of moderate complexity.
. Complete complex bug fixes.
. Work closely with other development team members to understand moderately complex product requirements and translate them into software designs.
. Successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
. Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
. Resolve complex technical issues as necessary.
. Mentor and/or train entry-level software engineers as directed by department management, ensuring they are knowledgeable in critical aspects of their roles.
. Keep abreast of new technology developments.
. Design and work with complex data models.
. Carry out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees planning, assigning, and directing work appraising performance rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
. Ensure all staff is provided with training and resources needed to perform their jobs to the most outstanding degree possible. Ensure all staff is provided with frequent feedback and coaching in order to meet and exceed individual and team performance goals consistently.
. Manage and encourage new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations.
. Empower the staff to be accountable and responsible for their own actions and decisions.
. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
. Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
. Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
. Strong knowledge in industry best practices in external resource development.
. Ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business needs.
. Test-driven development.
. Strong proficiency with data manipulation language including optimization techniques.
. Strong understanding of normalized/dimensional data modeling principles.
. Ability to design and work with complex data models.
. Strong knowledge of multiple data storage subsystems.
. Must have expertise in the following: ASP.NET framework, .NET MVC, Razor pages, C/C++, VB.NET, HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, MS SQL Server.

. Understanding of EntityFramework and ADO.NET

. Must have strong experience in Cloud infrastructure mainly Amazon Web Services (AWS) including EC2, RDS, Cloudfront, Secrets manager.

. Strong knowledge in industry best practices in development and IT security.

. Expertise in handling large databases with performance optimization skills.

. Experience in high traffic external customer facing systems.

. Strong knowledge of Git and understanding of code repository best practices, experience in CI/CD pipeline using Github actions.
. Knowledge in using and developing applicable tool sets.
. Ability to write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
. Strong skills in setting, communicating, implementing, and achieving business objectives and goals through the direct management of others.
. Strong organization/project planning, time management, and change management skills across multiple functional groups and departments, and strong delegation skills involving prioritizing and reprioritizing projects and managing projects of various size and complexity.
. Strong problem-solving experience involving leading teams in identifying, researching, and coordinating the resources necessary to effectively troubleshoot/diagnose complex project issues prior success extracting/translating findings into alternatives/solutions and identifying risks/impacts and schedule adjustments to facilitate management decision-making.
. Strong communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience including senior and executive management, customers, etc., including diction/terminology and presenting information in a concise and effective manner to clients, management, and various departments using assorted communication mediums.

QUALIFICATIONS:
. 8+ years of Software Engineering experience
. BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required

Work in a Way That Works for You:

We promote a healthy work/life balance and provide various well-being initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet both your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working for You:

We offer comprehensive benefits to support your health and well-being, including:

• Health insurance for you and your family.

• Enhanced health insurance options at competitive rates.

• Group life insurance for financial security.

• Group accident insurance for protection against accidental death and permanent disability.

• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance.

• Employee assistance programs for personal and work-related support.

• Medical screenings to prioritize your well-being.

• Modern family benefits, including maternity, paternity, and adoption support.

• Long-service awards to recognize dedication.

• New baby gifts to celebrate parenthood.

• Subsidized meals at specific locations.

• Various paid time-off options, including casual leave, sick leave, privilege leave, compassionate leave, special sick leave, and public holidays.

• Free transportation for home-office-home travel in select locations.

About Business:

We are a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science, research, health education, interactive learning, and exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to addressing the world's grand challenges and creating a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare, partnering for a better world.

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