Sr Manager, Software Engineering at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Scientific Software, Biotechnology, Laboratory Automation, Chromatography, Mass SpectrometryIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in software engineering, including substantial hands-on development experience in one or more modern programming ecosystems (e.g., Go, .NET Core, Node.js)
  • Solid experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and design patterns that align with React and Next.js principles
  • Strong computer engineering fundamentals and object-oriented programming skills
  • Experience in developing enterprise-grade software products (on-prem and SaaS), with strong, demonstrable skills in software architecture & design
  • Experience developing with cloud-native architectures (AWS preferred) and building integrations with diverse environments (on-prem, hybrid, cloud)
  • Demonstrated success in guiding software development teams through the design, development, and delivery of commercially released software products
  • Proven interpersonal skills and passion for developing and mentoring teams
  • Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with development, product management, project management, operations and services teams
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with cultural fluency across geographies
  • Preferred Skills
  • Background in life sciences domains relevant to Thermo Fisher
  • Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), Agile (Scrum, SAFe), DevOps

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a software engineering team of ~30 members, fostering excellence, innovation, and accountability
  • Apply deep technical expertise to lead day-to-day software development activities, including design strategies, implementation, and the review and test of software applications across a range of deployment environments
  • Champion software engineering excellence, guide technology evaluations, and ensure architectural alignment. Lead teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high quality enterprise-grade solutions
  • Identify & deliver on opportunities to improve quality, accelerate delivery, and enhance system reliability, balancing innovation with operational stability
  • Cultivate & sustain a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, inclusion, and accountability, empowering teams to experiment, share knowledge, and grow technical depth
  • Build & sustain strong partnerships with global teams in Software Engineering, Product Management, Testing, DevSecOps, Technical Writing and Support

Skills

Software Engineering
Team Leadership
Technical Architecture
Software Design
Implementation
Code Review
Testing
Scalable Systems
Secure Software
Process Improvement
Talent Development
Agile Methodologies
Enterprise Software

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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