This is not a traditional QA manager nor manual test role. This position is focused on leading teams that design, build, and deploy production-grade software platforms, automation systems, and test infrastructure across global manufacturing environments, with a strong emphasis on scalable software development and system architecture.
You will lead a team of software engineers and play a key role in technical decision-making, architecture strategy, and cross-functional leadership, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and customers to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
People manager for a team of software developers and product engineers in support of global cloud operations.
Attract, hire, onboard, lead, coach, mentor and inspire your team to deliver the best in class for our customers and employees
Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines).
Solicit ongoing self and team feedback from the business unit (BU), customer and team members.
Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
Coordinate activities of team and keep them focused in times of crises.
Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
FUNCTIONAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and formulate aspects of Customer BU projects such as objective or purpose of project, applications derived from findings, cost, and required technical resources.
Provide direction on software design, development, and automation strategies to improve, modify, or create new systems and processes.
Oversee key projects, processes and performance reports, data, and analysis.
Develop, determine, and implement policies, procedures and programs.
Analyze technology trends, software tooling, and resource needs to effectively plan projects.
Oversee definition and collaboration on overall test infrastructure and application architectures with a strong emphasis on scalable software systems.
Lead creation of high-level software design specifications and system architecture decisions.
Drive development of production infrastructure and related application code and automation frameworks.
Lead and participate in peer/code reviews to ensure software quality and maintainability.
Contribute to and improve software build methodology, CI/CD pipelines, procedures, and engineering environments.
Provide operational and development support for software platforms and test infrastructure deployed at production facilities.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of professional software engineering practices across the complete SDLC, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Agile, CI/CD, and SDLC process implementation and application experience.
Strong expertise in programming/scripting languages: Python (primary), BASH; Java experience a plus.
Linux development experience with a solid understanding of system fundamentals and internals (Ubuntu, CentOS).
Experience with containerization and virtualization environments (VMware, Docker).
Solid understanding of large-scale distributed systems, including multi-tier architectures, application security, monitoring, and storage systems.
Experience with front-end and back-end Web UI development.
Experience with common web APIs (REST, XML-RPC).
Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred).
Experience with hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe) such as IPMI, Redfish, FIO, Linpack, memtester.
Experience with virtual machine configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx), VMware preferred.
Familiarity with enterprise data center networking (L1–L3 concepts such as BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP); Arista CloudVision is a plus.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. MS preferred.
10+ years’ experience in a software development/test capacity with enterprise server, storage, or networking products. 3+ years people management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Prior experience directly managing software development teams
Experience managing remote, multi-national and geographically dispersed development teams.
Domestic and/or International travel, up to 25%, may be required.
The pay range for this role is $121,300 - $218,300. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity. The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: .
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for a short-term incentive based on performance. In addition, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2026, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
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