Senior Engineering Manager, DevSecOps/SRE

POSITION: Senior Engineering Manager, DevSecOps/SRE

POSTING END DATE: 05/06/2024

LOCATION: Shannon, Ireland / Hybrid

SALARY: Competitive

JLR is a House of Brands. Range Rover. Defender. Discovery. Jaguar. Truly distinct, global brands that embrace our modernist design philosophy and are emotionally compelling and unique. JLR’s Reimagine strategy - to realise our vision to be proud creators of the most desirable, modern luxury brands, for the most discerning of clients - is delivering a sustainability-rich vision of modern luxury by design and we are transforming our business to become carbon net zero across our supply chain, products, and operations by 2039.
 

WHAT TO EXPECT

 

An essential part of delivering an interconnected experience for vehicles is the efficient and robustness of modern Software Delivery Framework incorporating Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery at Scale. At JLR we are a team at the forefront of building and automating Software Delivery at scale across Digital and Product Engineering as part of our Reimagine strategy.

 

We run a highly scalable platform (Enterprise Software Factory) run in a DevOps team environment applying SRE practices. We have a rapidly growing userbase and are a rapidly growing team operating in a highly collaborative environment across Digital and Product Engineering. Our Engineers are highly specialised in enabling Software teams to deliver at scale in a unified way as code. The code used to define the pipeline is typically stored our version control system and can be versioned, reviewed, and tested just like any other code. The pipeline code is written using a variety of languages or tools.

 

By using code to define the pipeline, the entire software delivery process becomes more repeatable, consistent, and scalable. Changes to the pipeline can be easily tracked, reviewed, and rolled back if necessary. Additionally, the use of code allows for more automation in the pipeline, reducing the potential for human error.

 

Ideally, you are an experienced SNR Software Development/Engineering Manager with a technical background in software engineering. You understand the typical Software Delivery Lifecycle and toolsets used – in particular Development, Testing and Release in the automotive sector.

 

The position presents the opportunity to learn new technologies and the ability to work closely with a diverse Global Engineering team across JLR. We believe that you have an Agile mindset and believe in DevSecOps practices.

 

You also have superior soft skills and are heavily committed in helping people grow. As such you have a passion for developing teams and people through recruitment, mentoring, coaching, facilitating feedback and performance management.

 

You enjoy communicating and you have significant experience in managing teams / influencing. You are a leader, experienced in setting goals, making improvements to existing ways of Software Delivery at JLR. You enjoy leading engineers in a global environment. You are capable of representing the DevSecOps chapter and promoting the team in the organisation through facilitation and influencing across the organisation.

 

THE ROLE
 

Key Responsibilities

 

• Develops strategic approach to current and future skills for the Chapter
• Facilitates high quality operational standards and effective, efficient application of tools & methods for the Chapter through encouraging regular engagement with a Body of Knowledge
• Facilitates and provides technical inputs into quality reviews, where appropriate
• Represents Chapter objectives through ABR, engages with QBR processes across Engineering where relevant
• Facilitates collaboration, alignment and knowledge sharing enterprise wide
• Builds strong connections and facilitates collaboration between Chapter Heads and Leads across Engineering
• Accountable for providing open and effective communication channels for Chapter Members across Engineering to collaborate
• Serves as a senior coach and advisor to Agile Squads where required
• Works as a partner with Product Owners to minimise attrition of chapter members
• Responsible for facilitating performance management for a number of Chapter Leads, facilitates performance review feedback where required for Chapter Members

 

Key Interactions

 

The role requires close workings with Engineering such as incident resolution, systems monitoring whilst striving for continuous process improvement and co-ordinating across global DevOps/SRE Engineering teams.

 

• Software Development Engineers
• DevOps Engineers
• Site Reliability Engineers
• Software Validation Engineers
• Product Owners & Group Product Owners
• Scrum Masters & Group Scrum Masters
• JLR IT and partners

 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

 

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

 

• Bachelor level degree in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or similar discipline
• 8+ years of engineering experience. Including People management experience
• Experience with fast-paced, rapidly-iterating, design-forward, product-focused Software Development practices
  • Track record of execution and delivery, ability to accomplish goals, and meet commitments
  • Comfortable working at all tiers of modern cloud / Infrastructure as code i.e. Continuous Delivery at scale
• Experience of automotive standards such as compliance with the Automotive SPICE (Software Process Improvement and Capability dEtermination) standard
• Knowledge of Automotive regulations and UNECE 155 / 156 particularly in the area of SUMS
• Experience with SCRUM, Kanban, SAFE or Spotify Framework - JIRA and Atlassian knowledge an advantage
• Understand full-stack modern Software development process, frameworks, and tools; particularly in an Automotive setting
• DevSecOps Tooling knowledge – GitLab, jFrog Artifactory knowledge is a plus
  • Test and Security in CI domain experience knowledge is a distinct advantage
• SCM Tools knowledge such as GitLab, jFrog Artifactory a distinct advantage
• Knowledge of in the loop testing / release automation in the automotive development process and automation through pipelines of same
• Continuous Improvement mindset and experienced in legacy displacement (process, methods tools)
• Fluent in English

 

Personal Profile

 

• A passion for continuous improvement
• An individual with the capability to combine a short term, pragmatic focus with medium  term planning
• A resilient and enthusiastic individual who responds constructively to new ideas and inputs
• A good communicator with the ability to communicate complex ideas to different audiences
• An effective team player who actively develops and supports the team
• Experience working with dispersed teams

 

#WEAREJLR

 At JLR, we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.

 

You will find the opportunities to further your career with a world-class team, access to select two of our luxury premium vehicles to lease at an extremely favourable cost compared to traditional company car lease schemes, membership of a competitive pension plan, private medical cover (which includes travel insurance) and performance related bonus scheme. All this and more makes JLR the perfect place to continue your journey.

 

This role may offer the opportunity for hybrid working where you can split your time between working from home and in the office. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees with more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work, if suitable for their role. Further details can be discussed with the Hiring Manager at interview stage.

 

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy for applications before the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of interest. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible.