Software Systems Engineer - Indianapolis, INThe Software Systems Engineer is responsible for turning stakeholder needs into clear, detailed, and testable Requirements for Allegion's software products. As a Software Systems Engineer, you will capture and manage Requirements through the design lifecycle, tracing them to work items and test cases. You will also serve as product owner for a scrum team, keeping the backlog focused on business priorities while balancing new features, technical debt, and defects. Partnering with Engineering, Product Management, and Test teams, you will help triage defects, communicate product risks, and follow our secure software development practices. This is a growth role where you will build your systems engineering skills with guidance from experienced engineers.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.
Hybrid:At Allegion, we are driven by a bold vision: redefining safety while empowering our employees to thrive. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values innovation, purpose, and excellence. This role offers the benefits of our dynamic hybrid work model, combining in-person collaboration for meaningful moments with the flexibility of remote work. Since hybrid arrangements can vary based on the needs of the individual, team and business, your talent acquisition partner will provide specific hybrid details about this role.
We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and building meaningful connections, ensuring you have the tools, resources, and support needed to excel in any environment. Together, we'll unlock your potential and create a lasting impact.
While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the hybrid schedule as needed at the Company's discretion.
What You Will Do:Product ownership- Act as product owner for a scrum team of low to moderate complexity
- Help triage and resolve defects, including finding the root cause and confirming the fix
- Maintain a groomed backlog that matches business priorities and technical requirements, and balances new features, technical debt, and defects
- Demo completed features to stakeholders and gather feedback
Requirements Management- Capture, maintain, and trace Requirements for Allegion software products.
- Assess how Requirement changes affect scope, schedule, and other systems and teams
- Review work items and test cases to ensure every Requirement is met before release
Contribute to the delivery of high-quality software- Clearly communicate status and risks
- Partner with colleagues in Engineering, Product Management, and Test competencies to keep work aligned
- Contribute to technical documentation about software products
Learn and grow- Learn and follow the Allegion Global Software Solutions' processes, including Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC).
- Learn and apply Software Systems Engineering best practices, including using tools to streamline work
What You Need to Succeed:- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience (Required)
- 0 to 5 years of experience in software or systems engineering, which may include requirements management, product ownership, development, testing, or customer success (Required)
- Strong systems thinking mindset, technical aptitude, and curiosity about secure software development (Required)
- Collaborative attitude, with a proactive approach to asking questions and tackling technical challenges with moderate complexity (Required)
- Ability to turn input from different stakeholders into clear, detailed, testable requirements (Required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and explain technical topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders (Required)
- Understanding of core software systems concepts and willingness to learn new technologies and tools. This may include knowledge of the "V-model" of product development and secure software development practices (Preferred)
- Experience with scrum and backlog management (Preferred)
- This role is based out of our Indianapolis office under a hybrid model, requiring 3 days of onsite presence per week to foster team collaboration and connection.
What You'll Get from Us:- Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period
- Health Savings Accounts - Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent daycare expenses
- Disability Insurance -Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury
- Life Insurance - Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Wellness Program - Simply complete wellness activities and earn monetary rewards
- Employee Discounts through Perks at Work
- Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"
- Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching
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