Software Engineering Manager

at  Yara

Date posted: Mar 19, 2024
Location:Oslo, NO Berlin, BE, DE Bengaluru, KA, IN
Job Function: Other
Job Type: Permanent
Job Requisition ID: 17326

ABOUT THE UNIT

Yara is the world’s leading crop nutrition company and a provider of environmental and agricultural solutions. Our mission is to responsibly feed the world and protect the planet.
To achieve our ambitions, it is crucial that we leverage digital technologies and data-driven approaches. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Digital Sustainability & Traceability unit and help us create a sustainable future through digital innovation.
Yara pledged to operate a network of GHG emission-free production plants by 2050 and to source low-to-zero emissions raw materials. DST (Digital Sustainability & Traceability) helps deliver digital solutions aligned with Yara´s strategic goals to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions across Scope 1, 2 and 3.
For example, DST developed Carbon Connect solution which supports Carbon Footprint Management. The roll-out of carbon footprint calculations and verification statements for Yara fertiliser products have helped our customers claim that they are using fertilizers with lower GHG emissions.
DST also developed Carbon Watch solution which supports Yara Ammonia Transfer System. A virtual ammonia exchange mechanism is employed to transfer ammonia from production plants to consumers. Customers can purchase clean ammonia-based products globally using this mechanism.

KNOWLEDGE GROWS THROUGH DIFFERENCES

Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Manager to lead our Green Ammonia & Carbon Footprint program with web application products such as Carbon Connect, Carbon Watch and more.
As a key member of a cross-functional team, you and your team will define your own objectives, shape your own roadmap and work to deliver value every step along the way. You will work in a globally dispersed and diverse team. While we encourage face-to-face collaboration, we adopt a flexible, virtual-first approach, allowing you to manage your own schedule.
Although the role is based in Berlin, Germany or Oslo, Norway our hybrid work model allows you to combine remote (3 days) and on-site work (2 days).

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

In your role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the digitalization of core processes and operations. Your responsibilities will focus on delivering tangible outcomes and driving positive change. These include:

• Manage and mentor a team of web application engineers to maximize their potential
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and engineers, to meet business needs
• Ensure that the business requirements are addressed by the digital products
• Implement tech vision for scalable, iterative and autonomous development
• Write clean, production-ready code; promote best practices and conduct code reviews
• Champion test-driven development, lead incident management and response
• Establish CI/CD and release management, prioritize security best practices
• Manage cross-team commitments, excel in agile development, and foster strong relationships across teams
• Recruit and mentor team, aligning with HR processes