Engineering Manager / Software Manager (Woodbridge, ON)

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Engineering Manager / Software Manager (Woodbridge, ON)

Location: Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: REQ-054993

About PerkinElmer

PerkinElmer is a global provider of analytical services and solutions, serving biopharma, food, environmental, safety, and applied markets since 1937. We offer atomic spectroscopy, molecular spectroscopy, chromatography instruments, consumables, and reagents, with over 5,000 team members across more than 35 countries. More information at www.perkinelmer.com.

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of highly skilled software engineers developing solutions for the chromatography market. The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and a passion for innovation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software that meets customer and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Product Development

• Lead and manage a team of onshore and offshore software engineers to foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the software roadmap for chromatography products, aligning with business strategy.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from design to maintenance.
• Lead the transition of chromatography software from desktop to cloud platforms.
• Guide software architecture, technology selection, and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Manage technical risks and technical debt proactively.

Project Execution & Process Optimization

• Ensure on-time delivery of projects, managing scope, cost, and quality.
• Implement Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.
• Promote DevOps practices including CI/CD, test automation, and secure coding.
• Ensure compliance with security standards (OWASP, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
• Manage resources and budgets to optimize team efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product managers, hardware R&D, and business teams to develop software solutions based on customer needs.
• Establish communication channels between software and hardware teams for better integration.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure software reliability, security, and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Experience with hardware-integrated software applications.
• Managing offshore and global teams.
• Proficiency in .NET 4.8 & 8.0, C#, WPF, Golang, JavaScript, React, CSS.
• Knowledge of microservice frameworks like Kubernetes or Nomad.
• Experience with Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of secure development practices and DevOps principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, or Healthcare industries.
• Knowledge of chromatography software and regulatory standards (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 11).
• Experience with performance optimization, cloud deployments, and IoT.
• Background in CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

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