Manager Software Development – OpenBlue
Since 2020, Johnson Controls launched OpenBlue, a common identity platform. The OpenBlue AnA team has worked closely with Okta to design, build, and operate this platform.
What You Will Do
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will report to the Director of Software Engineering and lead a team of Software Engineers. You will provide hands‑on technical guidance, architectural leadership, and people management while shaping the future of the OpenBlue Identity solution.
You will work alongside a cross‑functional environment that includes Mobile, Web, Embedded Software Engineers, Product Owners, and Architects across global remote teams.
Your team will offer leadership and build APIs and supporting configuration used by other JCI projects to realize their identity requirements. This supports users, applications, and devices, promoting device identity from the factory.
How You Will Do It
Leadership & People Development
Manage, mentor, and nurture a high‑performing team of software engineers, driving individual development and collective excellence.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and engaging team culture where creativity, innovation, and continuous learning thrive.
Champion professional development, career progression, and a culture that values growth.
Technical & Strategic Execution
Own the full software lifecycle—from initial design to continuous deployment.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and senior leadership to define technical requirements and guide strategic initiatives.
Analyze project needs and constraints, using data‑driven decision‑making to steer architectural and technical direction.
Conduct and guide code reviews across multiple services.
Troubleshoot complex performance, scalability, and reliability issues, contributing code when necessary.
Agile, DevOps, and Engineering Excellence
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Agile practices, ensuring predictable delivery and iterative improvement.
Advance CI/CD and DevOps culture, embedding best practices in automation, testing, and deployment into everyday development.
Use insights to drive ongoing improvement in engineering processes and developer experience.
Stay informed on emerging technologies—particularly AI/ML, automation, developer tooling—and evaluate opportunities to integrate innovative solutions into the tech stack.
Promote experimentation and continuous evaluation of new patterns, frameworks, and architectural approaches.
What we look for
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in software engineering, including designing scalable APIs and distributed systems.
3+ years of managing and mentoring engineering teams in dynamic, remote/hybrid environments.
Strong proficiency in Java; any other backend OO language would be an advantage.
Strong proficiency in OAuth, OIDC, and SAML (Especially working with a provider like Okta, Auth0, or other).
Experience building containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
Strong background with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, etc.).
Experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure).
Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and DevSecOps principles.
Leadership & Analytical Skillset
Strong analytical skills with a proven track record of data‑driven decision‑making.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across engineering, product, and senior leadership.
Ability to align technical strategy with broader business and product goals.
Passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends.
Own software design, development, and delivery from concept to continuous deployment.
Understand product teams identity requirements and break them down into reusable APIs. Keep them advised of security best practises.
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
Champion Agile development practices (Scrum/Kanban), ensuring predictable delivery, continuous improvement, and effective team ceremonies.
Collaborate with both local and remote/global teams, ensuring alignment, communication, and cohesive execution.
Promote a Quality‑First mindset, driving test‑automation strategies and shifting testing left.
Participate in and guide code reviews across multiple services and languages.
Define technical specifications and requirements in partnership with product and engineering teams.
Investigate and resolve complex performance and scalability challenges—contributing code when appropriate.
Contribute to best practices across CI/CD, development tools, source control, and observability.
Cultivate a positive, forward‑thinking team culture with a strong sense of ownership and continuous learning.
Nice to Have
Experience with Mobile technologies.
Experience with Web development stacks.
Why Join OpenBlue?
Welcoming, collaborative, and connected team culture.
Regularly refreshed MacBook Pro.
Healthcare coverage for you and your family.
Pension matched up to 7%.
Highly competitive salary with annual review.
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Lead Process Development Engineer – Stryker Instruments
Division: Stryker Instruments, NPI. Location: Carrigtwohill. Role: Hybrid.
Responsible for creating a work practice and environment that pushes the boundaries of conventional manufacturing.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Determines the technical objectives of engineering assignments and makes decisions regarding the direction and the results of the assignment.
Monitors and controls progress of work ensuring sound application of engineering principles and the appropriate use of policies and procedures.
Leads capital acquisition activity from specifying equipment, contract negotiation, installation and validation.
Analyzes equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and result analysis. May act as independent reviewer in process review meetings.
Coaches and mentors others on functionally related topics.
Provides engineering support for new product and process introductions, ensuring that all activities are completed and documented in accordance with the Stryker new product development procedures.
Ensures quality of process and product as defined in the appropriate operation and material specifications.
Selects components and equipment based on analysis of specifications, reliability and regulatory requirements. Works with quality engineers to develop component‑specific testing and inspection protocols.
Participates in PFMEA, Control Plan, SOP and PPAP generation associated with product transfers and launches.
Ensures adherence to GMP and safety procedures.
Reviews and approves validation documentation.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
B.S in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline with 6 or more years’ experience.
Proven track record of working in a team‑based environment.
Interpersonal skills to express ideas and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Innovative thinker able to envisage new and better ways of doing things.
Experience in executing complex problem‑solving techniques related to manufacturing/design technical issues.
Good understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), related statistical tools and validation/verification techniques.
Excellent analytical skills, ability to plan, organise and implement concurrent tasks.
Excellent working knowledge of manufacturing processes, product/process design and engineering materials.
Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and understand geometrical dimensioning and tolerancing.
Green or Black Belt Six Sigma qualifications an advantage.
High level of PC skills required.
Excellent attention to detail.
Stryker is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.
Manager, Finished Goods Supply Planning – Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Location: County Clare, Ireland (remote). Reports to the Director, Finished Goods Supply Planning.
In this role you will:
Directly manage up to 8 associates throughout the EMEA region, as well as North America.
Identify opportunities and implement plans to improve Order‑to‑Delivery (OTD) and inventory.
Work with EMEA L&D to improve freight and material handling costs.
Lead large, cross‑functional groups on improvement initiatives.
Work with demand planning to create and adjust inventory plans throughout the region.
Report group progress against KPIs including employee engagement, OTD, inventory, and product availability.
Use the Danaher Business System to drive innovation and change.
Essential Requirements:
Honours Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Supply Chain or related field, or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience.
2 years of experience in direct management of multiple associates.
Experience leading associates in multiple geographies, representing multiple cultures.
Experience leading cross‑functional groups to attain common improvement goals.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a methodical and accurate manner.
Additional Skills (Plus):
Fluency in a second language.
APICS certification.
Travel: 10% of the year; may need to travel to the site 2–4 times per month.
Customer Success Manager – Autodesk Construction Cloud (Water Engineering UK/I)
Reporting to the Manager of Construction Customer Success.
Responsibilities:
Account health of a selected portfolio of accounts.
Develop Customer Success Plans with documented value delivered.
Improve Autodesk Construction Cloud adoption within these accounts by solving customer challenges, increasing active users, projects, and functionality in use.
Mitigate any churn risk and guide expansion discussions.
Become an expert in the Autodesk Construction Cloud Platform, its current functionality and roadmap.
Minimum Qualifications:
3+ years experience working for or with Water Companies (e.g., Digital Lead, BIM Manager, BIM Coordinator, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Quality Manager, specialist contractor).
Advanced knowledge of AEC workflows and awareness of BIM solutions focused on Construction for the Water Industry.
Advanced Knowledge of ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud).
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of technology tools consumed by the water industry such as the ACC Platform or similar CDE and Construction/Project Management solutions.
In‑depth knowledge of the construction/tech industry and UK and Ireland water industries.
Proficient in problem‑solving.
Familiar with the Construction Technology Ecosystem.
Experience communicating the value of technology and its features to customers.
Ability to travel when required.
Experience building use‑case relationships with customers.
Autodesk is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Senior QA Specialist – Biologics Drug Substance
Location: Remote / Home Based.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities:
Monitor and support quality performance of contract manufacturing organizations and material suppliers to all applicable GXP standards.
Perform daily operations at the Contract Manufacturer: batch review and disposition, product complaints, deviations, validation protocols, change controls, and investigations.
Review CMO batch file and product testing records, and dispose lots.
Ensure compliance of all respective CMOs to internal Jazz requirements and country‑specific regulations.
Collaborate with CMOs, packagers, and testing laboratories to resolve quality issues.
Assist in internal audits, regulatory agency inspections, and vendor audits.
Summarize CMO annual product quality reviews and support regulatory submissions.
Contribute to quality technical agreements (QTAs) and improvement of existing SOPs.
Support project delivery, resource constraints, and stakeholder communication.
Recommend corrective actions, review validation documents, and lead improvement initiatives.
Represent QA in cross‑functional projects.
Coordinate with other teams to meet organizational goals.
Demonstrate solutions based on compliance knowledge and regulatory perspectives.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong knowledge of GMP and Regulatory Compliance in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
Experience in biologics manufacturing, including technical, operational, and analytical testing.
Experience in or supporting manufacturing within a biologics drug substance site.
Experience with contract manufacturing (desired).
Significant experience (>5 years) of commercial or late‑stage clinical GMP manufacturing of biologics.
Highly organized, excellent time‑management and prioritization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in drug product manufacture (advantage).
QP eligibility or progress toward QP certification (desired).
Required/Preferred Education and Licenses:
Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology or a related discipline.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal‑opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected characteristic.
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