Position Description:
Vocera, now a part of Stryker is seeking an experienced technical R&D manager with a strong background in software engineering and cloud domain, coupled with excellent people management skills. In this role, you will mentor and lead a team, driving innovation and delivering high-quality enterprise-class products. You will oversee software development, support and testing, ensuring the scalability, longevity, and reliability of product releases.
What will you do:
Technical & Management Responsibilities:
Experience managing the development, testing, and deployment of a mission-critical Java-based backend platform serving customers.Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team in one or more of the following areas. (Java, Kotlin, Databases, Security, Observability, Infrastructure, Containerization, CI/CD, Cloud)Collaborate with teams in North America, Technical Support, Escalations, and DevOps to anticipate and mitigate project issues as well as troubleshoot issues encountered by customers.Deliver high-quality releases on legacy platform, including bug-fixes, security patches, and features as needed.Determine project staff assignments and schedule work to meet completion dates and R&D deliverables.· Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an environment of trust, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
· Lead with empathy and inclusion, fostering a culture where team members feel supported, challenged, and valued.
· Balance technical innovation with practical execution, ensuring high-quality releases at speed.
· Provide regular coaching and career development opportunities to help engineers grow their skills and advance in their careers.
Experience executing a talent and performance management strategy.· Promote a culture of collaboration, open communication, and shared ownership.
What you will need:
Technical Skills:
Proficient in building robust back-end applications using Java, Spring Boot / Spring Framework. Knowledge of Kotlin is a strong plus.Hands-on expertise with Kafka Confluent for event streaming and message brokering.Experience with containerization and orchestration of Java applications with tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.Knowledge of microservice architecture, including designing, developing, and deploying scalable services.Knowledge of enterprise-grade observability tools (Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus, or other)is a strong plus.Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, or similar technologies.Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and their associated services.A basic understanding of application security, identity management, and vulnerability management strategies is a strong plus.Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.Good communication skills and the ability to work in Agile development environments.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required. Master's in a related field preferred.12+ years applicable experience, with 4+ years direct people management experience.Strong hands-on development background in Java, Kotlin, or a similar programming language preferred.Travel Percentage: 10%