Talent.com
Software Development Manager

Software Development Manager

ClearDemandChennai, Tamil Nadu, India
5 days ago
Job description

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.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Software Development Manager • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India