Associate Manager Software Engineering

DXC Technology Company; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Company is seeking an experienced software engineering leader to support and guide a team in delivering complex software products. The role emphasizes mentorship, strategic input, and hands-on programming oversight within a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, coordinate with stakeholders, and help grow the careers of team members while aligning with the company’s software engineering strategy and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience, including leadership exposure.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn and grow into a leadership role.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of software engineers in development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring successful delivery of software projects.
• Assist in professional growth and mentorship of team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Contribute to execution of the software engineering strategy, participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments.
• Manage project tasks and assignments, helping to prioritize and plan work to meet project goals.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, working to resolve issues as they arise.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Programming

Communication

Time management

Software development metodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Advanced degree (bonus)

Job description

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

• Support a team of software engineers in the development of software products and solutions, providing guidance, code reviews, and technical support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, ensuring the successful delivery of software projects.
• Assist in the professional growth and mentorship of team members through regular feedback, coaching, and career development planning.
• Contribute to the execution of the software engineering strategy, participating in strategic discussions and technology assessments.
• Manage project tasks and assignments, helping to prioritize and plan work to meet project goals.
• Monitor project timelines, resource allocation, and budgets to ensure efficient project execution.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, working to resolve issues as they arise.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (i.e., Computer Science) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 6+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 2+ years in a similar role years of experience in software engineering
• Proficiency in 1 or more software languages and development methodologies
• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Some prior experience in a leadership or mentoring capacity
• Familiarity with software development methodologies and best practices
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and grow in a leadership role
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus
• Relevant certifications or training a plus

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