Software Development Manager - Graphs & Data Visualization - Hybrid, Glasgow, UK
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About the job
The Graph team is looking for a Software Development Manager to lead a talented team in Glasgow, Scotland who will work closely with the larger Graph team in Cary, N.C., USA. The manager will collaborate with other dedicated engineers who are passionate about data visualization and committed to delivering high-quality software.
Our team is dedicated to designing and developing data visualization libraries optimized for portability and seamless integration across diverse SAS applications, including Model Studio, Visual Analytics, Mobile BI for iOS and Android, Customer Intelligence, Intelligent Decisioning, and Data Maker. These solutions are utilized across multiple industries and diverse use cases, requiring our teams to address complex challenges related to code generation, parallel computing, memory optimization, user interface design, networking, database management, and algorithm development.
As a Software Development Manager, you will:
Organize, develop, prioritize and assign resources to deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.Manage and lead project scoping and scheduling; track progress of individual tasks and alert executive management and stakeholders of concerns meeting schedules, while following established R&D standards.Provide technical leadership as appropriate for projects and to the team through mentoring, training and managing the activities of the team.Manage all aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, feedback, professional growth through collaboration with SAS human resources, SAS education and executive leadership.Ensure the veracity of design and technical documentation to satisfy both internal and external customers.Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals.Be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining an enterprise-grade data visualization framework and library utilizing C++.Contribute to the creation of data visualization components by taking technical requirements and implementing them, identifying and resolving bugs, performing thorough testing, refining features, and delivering software demonstrations.Develop and maintain automated systems dedicated to ensuring quality assurance and performance analysis.Provide comprehensive support to internal users regarding API and software utilization through coding examples, detailed documentation, and informative presentations.Demonstrate expertise in developing cross-platform libraries and advanced large-scale data visualization solutions.Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.Required qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related quantitative field.8+ years of related programming or testing experience, including at least one year in a managerial, supervisory, or project leadership capacity.Experience in CI/CD and DevOps using GitHub, Jenkins, Azure DevOps or similar tools.Experience with collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.Experience with Agile practices.Comprehensive knowledge of data structures, advanced programming practices, and software architecture.Demonstrated experience overseeing the full product development life cycle and effectively managing project timelines and deliverables.Exceptional communication skills with the ability to collaborate, influence, and provide guidance across all organizational levels.Adept at leading teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments, with a strong ability to adapt to evolving priorities and drive continuous improvement.Proof of right to work in UK is required to be considered for the roleEquivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.Additional competencies, knowledge and skills
Inspiring Others - Motivating individuals toward higher levels of performance that are aligned with the organization’s vision and values.Global Perspective - Demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to the international market, cultural, technological, political, and legal factors that impact individual and work group priorities and results, leveraging own understanding of the organization’s global strategy, global business trends, and regional differences to enhance individual and work group results.Delegation and Empowerment - Identifying and leveraging opportunities to accelerate results and build capability by assigning tasks and decision-making responsibilities to individuals or teams with clear boundaries, expectations, support, and follow-up.Experience with a high-level programming language such as Java, C++, or C.Demonstrates an interest in data visualizationKnowledge of 2D and 3D computer graphics techniquesYou are welcome here.
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