Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 7000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

The Software Engineering Leader will oversee the delivery of high-quality software, manage engineering teams, and ensure alignment with our R&D Product Strategy. This role involves establishing efficient development processes, fostering a high-performing team culture, and collaborating closely with Product and Program Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:

  • Lead and inspire software engineering teams to achieve high performance.
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Provide coaching and development opportunities for team members.

• Process Management:

  • Establish and refine development processes to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability.
  • Promote Agile concepts and DevSecOps principles.
  • Facilitate retrospectives and reviews to drive continuous improvement.

• Project Management:

  • Collaborate with Product and Program Management to define requirements and scope.
  • Manage resource planning, forecasting, and development execution.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.

• Quality Assurance:

  • Work with QA leaders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Drive the adoption of modern engineering practices, including automated testing.
  • Identify and implement preventive actions to improve software quality.

• Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Address escalations efficiently and ensure well-documented software delivery.
  • Engage with support teams to identify and resolve issues promptly.

Qualifications

• Essential:

  • University degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.
  • Proven experience leading globally distributed teams.
  • Strong decision-making and presentation skills.
  • Ability to inspire and lead people.

• Desirable:

  • Understanding of target industries and domain product/technology offerings.
  • Experience interacting with customers and partners.

Competencies:

• Functional and technical domain expertise.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, demonstration, and presentation abilities.
• Leadership and networking skills.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.