SW Supply Chain Functional SME - Senior Software Engineer

1. Software Supply Chain Ownership (Mandatory)
. Act as the primary SME for end-to-end Software Supply Chain processes
. Define, standardize, and optimize processes across:
. Software development lifecycle (SDLC)
. Build, release, and deployment pipelines
. Artifact management and distribution
. License compliance and governance
. Ensure alignment with Telco global software delivery standards
 
2. Process Transformation & Continuous Improvement
. Analyze current supply chain processes and identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks
. Drive process re-engineering initiatives to improve: Lead time Quality Compliance Automation maturity
. Establish KPIs and governance models for continuous improvement

3. Tooling Landscape Management
. Work across existing toolchains and platforms, such as: CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.) Artifact repositories (Nexus, Artifactory) Version control systems (Git-based platforms)
. Assess current tooling landscape and recommend enhancements or rationalization
. Support integration of tools across Dev, QA, Release, and Operations

4. Change Implementation & Governance
. Lead process updates and change implementation initiatives
. Collaborate with: Development teams DevOps Release management Security and compliance teams
. Ensure smooth rollout of changes with minimal business disruption
. Maintain documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks
 
5. Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration
. Act as a bridge between business, engineering, and operations
. Facilitate workshops, requirement gathering, and solution design discussions
. Provide expert guidance during: Audits Transformation programs Tool migrations
 
6. Compliance, Security & Risk Management
. Ensure adherence to: Software compliance policies Open-source licensing standards Security and vulnerability management practices
. Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance requirements

7. Training & Knowledge Enablement
. Conduct training sessions for teams on: Updated processes Tool usage Best practices in software supply chain
. Develop knowledge assets and playbooks