Job Description: Software Development Manager / Engineering Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager / Engineering Manager to lead highperforming engineering teams, drive endtoend product development, and ensure delivery of scalable, highquality software solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional people leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for building worldclass products.
Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & People Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers across multiple squads.
- Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and support career development plans.
- Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Drive hiring, onboarding, and retention of top engineering talent.
2. Technical Leadership
- Provide architectural guidance and ensure technical excellence across projects.
- Oversee design reviews, code reviews, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
- Guide teams in building scalable, secure, and highperformance systems.
- Stay updated with modern technologies and introduce relevant innovations.
3. Delivery & Execution
- Own endtoend delivery of complex, crossfunctional projects.
- Create and track engineering roadmaps, milestones, and delivery timelines.
- Improve productivity through process enhancements, automation, and tooling.
- Ensure reliable release management, deployment processes, and system stability.
4. Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, Business, QA, DevOps, and UX teams.
- Translate business requirements into technical execution plans.
- Communicate project progress, risks, and dependencies to senior leadership.
- Balance competing priorities and manage expectations effectively.
5. Engineering Excellence & Strategy
- Define and implement engineering standards (coding, architecture, security, testing).
- Drive platform modernization and technical debt reduction initiatives.
- Contribute to longterm technology strategy and digital transformation programs.
- Set KPIs and use metrics to drive continuous improvement (velocity, quality, uptime).
Qualifications
Educational Background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Experience
- 10+ years of overall experience in software engineering.
- 3+ years in a management or technical lead role.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams delivering complex products.
- Strong background in modern software development (microservices, APIs, cloud, DevOps).
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Java, .NET, Python, Node.js, or similar backend technologies.
- Handson understanding of microservices, REST APIs, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker/Kubernetes, and modern DevOps practices.
- Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and engineering metrics.
Leadership Skills
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decisionmaking skills.
- Ability to influence without authority and manage crossfunctional initiatives.
- Strong problemsolving skills with a strategic and executionfocused mindset.
