Job Description & Scope
Job description The software Development Manager (SDM) will help build new features on a scalable, robust web platform, conduct code reviews and improve code quality by being hands-on and suggesting best practices and SOPs with AEM, Node JS and Solid JS tech stack 1. 1. Core Development Processes Work with a large frame of developers and architects at Partner end, drive them towards a common goal of delivering a high-quality website with right technologies in place Be able to set up right frameworks for logging, caching, exception handling and ensure that code carries all the flavors of the Core Architecture defined earlier in the lifecycle of project Set up best practices and right standards for coding, deployment and testing the code for all tracks including React, Node, Nginx, Akamai and more Create a framework for highly efficient code writing with right branching strategy, peer-reviews, code merge, and code testing Enforce engineering hygiene both in process as we'll as code quality. 2. Innovation Executing POCs to validate technology roadmaps, feasibilities possibilities with scalable solutions which are also versatile, inter-operable, can co-exist in the overall ecosystem and cost effective Leverage and sponsor innovation work, both through internal incubators and BFL s external start-up network to create, evaluate, and introduce novel technical capabilities into the platform 3. Development Team Management Technical Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to the development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement within the group. Performance Optimization: Set clear, measurable goals for team members, regularly assess performance, and offer constructive feedback to ensure consistent growth and alignment with project objectives. Resource Planning: Efficiently allocate development resources based on project needs and individual strengths, ensuring optimal productivity and timely delivery of tasks. Talent Acquisition Retention: Lead the recruitment of top development talent, while creating an environment that motivates and retains high-performing developers. Team Collaboration: Encourage strong communication and collaboration within the development team, promoting a cohesive and supportive working environment that drives project success. 4. Compliance Security Data Privacy Security: Ensure that all development practices comply with relevant data privacy regulations and security standards. Compliance with Standards: Maintain compliance with industry standards, legal requirements, and best practices in software development. Incident Management: Establish and maintain processes for responding to security incidents and ensuring minimal impact on operations. 5.Technical Strategy Vision Development and Optmization Roadmap: Define and maintain a technology roadmap that aligns with the company s strategic goals and future growth. Architecture Design: Work with architects and senior developers to ensure that the software architecture supports scalability, performance, and maintainability.| Technical Debt Management: Continuously assess and address technical debt, balancing the need for speed with long-term system health. Tooling Infrastructure: Ensure the development team has access to the right tools, technologies, and infrastructure to be productive and efficient. Key Decisions / Dimensions Following decisions are taken by the role: Implementation of Architectural Recommendations: Execute recommendations for integrating NODE JS and REACT JS within existing architecture to optimize solutions for high traffic with minimal infrastructure. Technology Evaluation: Participate in evaluating products and technologies to ensure they meet business use cases and requirements. Training Participation: Engage in and contribute to internal and external training programs to support career development for new hires and junior developers. Deployment Hygiene: Follow and update development build checklists for every deployment to ensure hygiene and stability on production servers. Content Management: Impleme
