Service Owner – Software Development (DevSecOps) – GCC

Role Overview The Head of Software Development will lead the GCC’s engineering organization with end-to-end ownership of application development, DevSecOps transformation, and digital delivery excellence. This role will be responsible for building and scaling high-performing engineering teams, driving secure-by-design software development practices, and ensuring continuous delivery through modern DevSecOps pipelines. The leader will collaborate globally to deliver high-quality, secure, and scalable products aligned with enterprise strategy. Key Skills & Competencies Strong expertise in software engineering and large-scale delivery leadership Deep experience in DevSecOps practices, tools, and frameworks Hands-on exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of security integration in SDLC Proven experience in Agile/SAFe environments Strong stakeholder management and global delivery experience Expertise in modern architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems) Data-driven mindset with strong analytics and reporting skills Qualifications Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, MBA (preferred) Experience: 15+ years (with 8+ years in leadership roles) Certifications (preferred): DevOps / Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) SAFe / Agile certifications Success Metrics Release velocity and deployment frequency Lead time for changes and cycle time reduction Change failure rate and MTTR Security vulnerability reduction and compliance adherence Code quality and test automation coverage Business satisfaction and product delivery outcomes Talent retention and capability maturity Leadership Expectations Strategic and transformational leader with strong execution focus Ability to scale GCC engineering capabilities globally Strong collaboration with Architecture, Security, and Product teams Champion of DevSecOps culture and engineering excellence Key Responsibilities 1. Software Development Leadership Lead and scale end-to-end software engineering capabilities within the GCC. Drive development of modern, scalable, cloud-native applications. Standardize engineering practices, coding guidelines, and quality benchmarks. Ensure alignment of development roadmaps with enterprise priorities. 2. DevSecOps Transformation & Delivery Define and execute DevSecOps strategy and roadmap for GCC. Embed security-by-design and shift-left security practices across SDLC. Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines for faster, reliable, and secure releases. Drive automation across build, test, security, and deployment processes. Integrate tools for code quality, vulnerability scanning, compliance, and monitoring. 3. Engineering Excellence & Quality Establish high engineering standards (code quality, testing, documentation). Drive adoption of Agile, Scrum, SAFe, or other modern delivery frameworks. Ensure test automation, performance engineering, and reliability engineering practices. Implement metrics such as DORA (Deployment frequency, MTTR, change failure rate, lead time). 4. Architecture & Technology Governance Collaborate with architecture teams to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient designs. Drive adoption of microservices, APIs, containerization, and cloud platforms. Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture, security, and regulatory standards. Evaluate and onboard new tools, frameworks, and platforms. 5. Security & Compliance Ensure compliance with enterprise security frameworks and regulatory requirements. Implement application security (AppSec), SAST/DAST, container security, and API security. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to mitigate risks and vulnerabilities. Drive security audits, threat modeling, and incident response readiness. 6. Stakeholder & Global Collaboration Partner with global business and IT stakeholders for solution delivery and prioritization. Act as the single point of accountability for software delivery from GCC. Provide executive-level updates on delivery, risks, and innovation initiatives. 7. Talent Strategy & Capability Building Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across multiple technology stacks. Drive hiring strategy, workforce planning, and vendor ecosystem management. Establish learning programs for emerging technologies and DevSecOps practices. Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. 8. Delivery Governance & Metrics Establish governance for delivery predictability, quality, and productivity. Define and track KPIs and engineering metrics dashboards. Drive continuous improvement through data-driven insights and retrospectives. Ensure alignment with business outcomes and customer experience goals. 9. 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