Engineer Manager - Shift Left PracticesAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineering to drive our shift-left initiatives and enhance our software quality and development efficiency.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, quality assurance, and modern development practices, with a particular focus on implementing and optimizing shift-left methodologies.Key Responsibilities:Lead and mentor multiple engineering teams in adopting shift-left practices across the organizationDesign and implement shift left strategies across the software development lifecycleCollaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate QA earlier in the development processChampion the use of automated testing and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelinesDevelop and maintain coding standards and best practices that support shift left principlesImplement and oversee test-driven development (TDD) practicesDrive the adoption of static code analysis tools and processesEstablish metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of shift-left practicesContinuously improve development processes to enhance quality and efficiencyStay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in shift left and QA practicesRequired Qualifications:10+ years of software development experience3+ years of experience in a leadership roleProven track record of implementing shift left practices in software developmentStrategic leadership and influence skills, serving as a change agent in implementing quality practices at scale.In-depth understanding of automated testing frameworks and CI/CD toolsExperience with agile methodologies, security, performance and DevOps practicesExcellent communication and team collaboration skillsTechnical Expertise:Static Code Analysis: Proficient in using tools like SonarQube, ESLint etc to identify vulnerabilities and code quality issues early in the development process.Testing Knowledge: Strong grasp of unit testing (XUnit, Jest), integration testing (Selenium, Postman), and acceptance testing (Cucumber, Gherkin, Playwright).Security Focus: Expertise in Shift Left security practices such as Static Application Security Testing (SAST) to identify and mitigate security risks early.CI/CD Integration: Skilled in embedding automated testing and quality checks into CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and delivery.Leadership and Collaboration:Cross-Team Collaboration: Ability to foster collaboration among developers, QA, and security engineers, breaking down silos for a unified development approach.Advocate for Quality: Promotes a culture of early defect detection, continuous feedback, and learning to enhance code quality and reliability.Mentorship: Guides teams in adopting Shift Left practices, emphasizing best practices in coding, testing, and security.Strategic Mindset:Process Improvement: Drives continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies and optimizing the development workflow.Risk Mitigation: Proactively manages risks by embedding early testing, code analysis, and security checks into the SDLC.Customer-Focused: Ensures that software meets business requirements and user expectations, enhancing customer satisfaction and competitive advantage.Additional Attributes:Agile and DevOps Alignment: Deep understanding of Agile and DevOps methodologies to support rapid, high-quality software delivery.Innovation and Adaptability: Stays updated with industry trends in software development, security, and testing to implement cutting-edge practices.In essence, this role requires a technically skilled leader who is passionate about embedding quality, security, and efficiency into every stage of software development.#J-18808-Ljbffr