Head of Software Job Alsip Illinois USA,Software Development

Head of Software

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Title:
Head of Software
Compensation: $140,000 – $150,000
Bonus:
Discretionary; up to 10%
Work Environment:
Remote (Work on EST Hours)
Office

Location:

Indiana & United Kingdom
Benefits: M/D/V, 401K + PTO

Head of Software
Primary Responsibilities:

Act as lead for planning, execution, and successful completion of complex embedded software developer projects

Lead and manage day-to-day activities of a team of 4 individuals covering a wide range of projects

Conduct regular one on ones, performance reviews, and career development planning

Establish, standardize, and manage development process, tools, and workflow

Conduct technical oversight and code review ensuring quality and consistency across projects

Provide technical guidance on architecture, design, and problem solving

Coordinate with Product Manager and stakeholders in both the US and UK

Own JIRA administration through dashboard creation, templates, workflows, and ensure consistent usage

Integrate JIRA with project management tools for visibility

Maintain confluence as central knowledge base

Evaluate and standardize development tools across the team

Occasionally contribute hands-on code, as needed

Head of Software
Minimum Education al & Experiential Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field

7+ years’ experience of Embedded Software Development

3+ years managing a team of software developers

Proven ability to mentor, coach, and develop engineers

JIRA administration knowledge particularly around dashboards, workflows, and templates

Previous experience with Confluence for documentation and knowledge sharing

Strong embedded software development background

Proficiency with C/C++ programming, embedded project management tools knowledge, and CI/CD development install tool knowledge

Build a rewarding long-term career with us at CFS—when we knock, doors open.

Apply now!

CFS Technology is a Chicagoland based, IT dedicated search practice. We provide technology specialists on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. We work closely with our clients to better understand their specific needs, which ensures that each placement we do is the absolute best.

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