Job Description

The Power Software + Controls – Technical Lead is required to join our software development department. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in the design, development, and implementation of software solutions that support the company’s global engineering initiatives. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership, and a strong understanding of engineering practices to ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient software systems.

As the Technical Lead, you will guide a team of software engineers, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization to design and deliver cutting-edge solutions. You will be responsible for defining technical standards, evaluating technologies, and ensuring the alignment of software development efforts with business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical direction and mentorship to the software development team, ensuring adherence to best practices, architecture, and design.
• Lead the architecture and design of complex software systems, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, QA engineers, and IT, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Provide technical assistance with the preparation of detailed Functional Design Specifications (FDS).
• Oversee system integration efforts to ensure seamless interaction between components and technologies.
• Mentor, manage and guide engineering team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and processes to ensure code quality, system performance, and reliability.
• Serve as a technical expert, troubleshooting and resolving escalated issues and risks within software projects.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects to improve department efficiencies.
• Be Subject Matter Experts (SME) in designated field.
• Implementation Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to coding, testing, and deployment.

• Technology Evaluation: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends to evaluate and recommend new tools or approaches that can enhance team performance and solution quality.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Proven experience (8+ years) in software development, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or technical role.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop effective solutions.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership Abilities: Proven track record of leading and inspiring cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• International site travel is an essential requirement for this position

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The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers