Lead multiple Agile teams to design, build, and deliver large-scale Java/Linux applications and big-data solutions. Drive engineering excellence via automated testing, DevOps/CI, mentorship, backlog grooming, and cross-organizational influence to advance CAS products.
CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 119 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.
CAS is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer on our Content Technology Team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.
Job Accountabilities:
- Strategic Software Development: Lead multiple Agile Delivery teams in creating innovative software applications, services, and systems, driving the delivery and enhancement of CAS products and solutions.
- Product Collaboration: Partner with teammates and product owners to groom backlogs of epics and stories for upcoming development sprints, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Engineering Excellence: Push the boundaries of advanced software engineering and automation by spearheading initiatives in automated software testing, advanced change control, DevOps, and continuous delivery.
- Organizational Influence: Foster influential working relationships across the organization, positioning yourself as a key leader and preparing your career for future leadership roles.
- Technology Leadership: Stay at the forefront of technology trends through individual and team training opportunities, and mentor team members to elevate their technical skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 10+ years of experience in Application Delivery and Software Development.
- Mastery of the Java/Linux technology stack, including application servers, backend processing, and web tier development.
- Deep experience in developing on large parallel (Linux) platforms.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with Acceptance Criteria, Automated Testing, Test-Driven Development, Defect Tracking, and Test Case management.
- Advanced-level experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Kafka, Solr/Lucene, and related technologies.
- Strong proficiency with development and integration tools, including Eclipse, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Unit test Framework, and Tools.
- Proven track record in programming within large-scale distributed environments, with a keen understanding of concurrency issues (e.g., thread management, shared memory pools).
- Demonstrated experience leading application delivery teams, with a focus on driving team success and project outcomes.
- Experience with pair programming or willingness to pair with others when beneficial.
- Comfortable and eager to discuss work items in team settings, fostering clear and open communication.
- A strong passion for software development, actively learning on the job and outside of work, and continuously seeking to improve your craft.
- Willingness to learn new skills and roles to meet the evolving needs of the team.
CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking Team Player: Works well as a member of a group Education Required Bachelors or better. Bachelors or better. Experience Preferred • Experience in Application Delivery and Software Development. • Mastery of the Java/Linux technology stack, including application servers, backend processing, and web tier development. • Deep experience in developing on large parallel (Linux) platforms. • Extensive knowledge and experience with Acceptance Criteria, Automated Testing, Test-Driven Development, Defect Tracking, and Test Case management. • Advanced-level experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Scala, Kafka, Solr/Lucene, and related technologies. • Strong proficiency with development and integration tools, including Eclipse, Git, Maven, Jenkins, Unit test Framework, and Tools. • Proven track record in programming within large-scale distributed environments, with a keen understanding of concurrency issues (e.g., thread management, shared memory pools). Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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