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(NYSE: AYI) is a market‑leading industrial technology company.
We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come.
Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.
We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform.
We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns.
We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.
Acuity Inc.
is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia.
The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.
Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.
Job Summary As a Software Squad (Team) Leader, you are responsible for facilitating the team's work, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring that the team delivers value while adhering to the Agile principles.
You will work closely with the product owner to ensure that the decomposition of the software design will meet the market requirements.
You will ensure that the team is self‑organizing, self‑managing and collaborating with the team and across Agile teams.
You will ensure that the team is empowered to take ownership of their work and make decisions.
You will communicate the progress to stakeholders.
You will have leadership and influencing skills without having the team report into you.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)Leads the 'People' side of the delivery.
Coach team members on delivering results.
Ensures the teams have the right people, skills, tools and capacity needs to deliver successfully.
Develop system designs, specifications, implementation details and code for new features connecting cloud and mobile components.
Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C#, Java Script, and React.
Focuses on areas in technology that need cross‑team decision making and support.
Leads technology group in identifying and implementing appropriate development tools, standards, guidelines, best practices.
Involved in the hiring and onboarding of new engineers.
Infuses guidance from outside the team into the technical solution (company standards & vision).
Actively engaged with the Solution Architect in translation of technical vision through the whole SDLC.
Help the team plan and execute work effectively, ensuring that tasks are well‑defined, prioritized and tracked.
Identify and manage risks escalating to the relevant stakeholders.
Evaluate team's velocity and work to understand and address impediments that hinders the team's progress, whether organizational, technical or interpersonal.
Define the 'strategic' initiatives that align to the outcomes.
Break down high‑level Epics into manageable deliverables or themes.
Ensures execution of work items are completed in logical sequence in the prioritized backlog train.
Leads backlog grooming and decomposition.
Leads team retrospective, improvement process on delivery.
Skills And Minimum Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or equivalent.5+ Experience with Full Stack Software Design and Development.
Proficient using Java Script and React to develop Front‑End Components.
Capable of developing and coaching on full stack development (front end and back end).
Working knowledge of.
NET (C#), C#, C++, Java Script, HTML and Python.
Familiar with Wi X Toolset, Selenium, Xunit, Nunit, git, SQL, Node.js, Nu Get, Grunt, Azure, React and Mithril.js.
Extensive knowledge of debugging practices and problem solving.
Proficient in conflict resolution.
Proficient knowledge of software engineering best practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Skills And Experience Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or equivalent.5‑8 years of software development experience in an Agile Scrum environment.3‑5 years experience as a Agile Squad Leader.
Hands‑on experience with at least 3‑4 of the following programming languages and tools: C#, C++, Java Script, HTML, Python, Wi X Toolset, Selenium, Xunit, Nunit, Git, SQL, Node.js, Nu Get, Grunt, Azure, React, and Mithril.js.
Proven experience with back‑end software design and development.
Experience with modern data stores and SQL.1‑2 years of experience with hardware/software interaction through TCP/UDP/Bluetooth communications.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Azure Dev Ops.
Strong understanding of Scrum methodologies.
Experience with Test‑Driven Development (TDD).
Experience with Xamarin/MAUI.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc.
is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.
If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922‑9000, select option 4.
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