Software Development Manager

Key Responsibilities :

People Management

Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 10+ software engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality software solutions.

Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning through effective goal setting, feedback, and career development initiatives.

Influence & Collaboration

Partner with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, UX,CS , ML / AI , SaaS and Operations—to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.

Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively to align business objectives with technical deliverables.

Program Management

Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC)—from planning and design to development, testing, and deployment.

Manage program risks, dependencies, and priorities to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

Establish clear visibility into project progress through data-driven reporting and proactive communication.

Technical Leadership

Provide strategic technical direction and hands-on mentorship to guide architectural decisions, design reviews, and implementation quality.

Champion best practices in software design, coding standards, and system architecture to drive technical excellence and maintainability.

Operational Excellence

Build and maintain operationally mature systems with a focus on automation, self-healing mechanisms, and proactive monitoring.

Implement metrics, dashboards, and alarms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Drive continuous improvements in processes, tools, and operational efficiency.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices to drive innovation and long-term product vision.

Encourage experimentation, learning, and adoption of modern tools and frameworks across the team.

Qualifications & Experience :

Education : Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience : 8+ years of progressive software development experience, with at least 3 years in a people management or technical leadership role.

Technical Expertise :

Proven experience designing, building, deploying, and supporting large-scale, data-intensive systems on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Node JS or Python .

Deep understanding of software engineering principles, architecture patterns, and design best practices.

Methodologies : Hands-on experience with Agile / Scrum development methodologies and driving engineering excellence through iterative delivery.

Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams, manage priorities, and deliver complex technical programs.

Analytical & Problem-Solving : Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.

Communication & Collaboration : Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.