Job Purpose

The Manager of Software Engineering is responsible for leading and developing a team of software engineers and contributing to the delivery of high - quality software solutions. This role partners with product owners, architects, and cross - functional stakeholders to implement engineering standards, support Agile practices, and ensure efficient execution of software development activities. The position focuses on team leadership, hands - on delivery oversight, process improvement, and fostering a collaborative and high - performing engineering culture.

Major Responsibilities And Accountabilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers and technical resources
Support continuous improvement and skill enhancement of team members
Manage day - to - day engineering operations and resource allocations
Build strong working relationships with product, business, and technology partners
Provide estimations, prioritize engineering tasks, and adjust plans as needed
Support Agile processes and ensure adherence to engineering best practices
Conduct regular team meetings and one - on - one sessions with direct reports
Manage work - in - progress (WIP) and help teams balance capacity
Translate product roadmaps into engineering work items and execution plans
Support data - driven decision - making for technical investments
Assess challenges, propose solutions, and escalate issues when required
Collaborate with architecture and security teams to meet technical standards
Support process improvements and adoption of emerging technologies
Manage small - to - medium sized projects and cross - team collaboration
Assist with budget awareness for resources, tools, and operational needs
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and resolve team - level conflict

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science or related fields

Years Of Experience

8 - 14 years of experience in Software Engineering, People management, stakeholder management, software development, software architecture, and Engineering standards, Processes and Frameworks
2+ years of experience in a management position

Skills And Capabilities

Details :

People Management Skills

Strong managerial and team building skills
Process oriented, methodological
Strong communication skills for communicating with technology resources, product SMEs, business owners and vendors

Technical Skills

Knowledge of best practices for Software development processes and methodologies
Prior management experience required, experience with software applications and full project lifecycle required and program management
Experience in leading software development projects and teams
Functional knowledge of software architecture best practices and processes
Knowledge of modern application development frameworks (C#, .NET Core, native mobile frameworks, Azure, AWS, GCP, Java, Python, GenAI, DevOps)
Experience with Lean Development tools and Agile methodologies a plus

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