Manager Software Development

Job Role : Manager – Software DevelopmentLocation : Pune, INAre you a dynamic technology leader with a passion for innovation and excellence in software development? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and take pride in guiding large development teams toward high-impact solutions?We are looking for a seasoned IT Development Manager to lead and grow our development team. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with global business stakeholders and ensure the delivery of high-quality, secure, and innovative applications.What You'll Do…Lead, Mentor, and Manage a Team : of 20+ developers across full-stack technologies including Angular, Node.js, and Python, while promoting a culture of engineering excellence through code reviews, secure coding practices, defect reduction, and continuous improvement.Own Security and Compliance : Take full responsibility for the organization’s development security posture, ensuring alignment with best practices and audit requirements. Represent the development team in security vulnerability remediation meetings, providing regular updates and a clear strategic roadmap for resolution.Establish DevOps / DevSecOps Pipelines : Enable automated, secure deployments and implement tools for vulnerability detection and mitigation.Drive Technical Strategy and Innovation : Facilitate technical discussions and planning sessions to align development efforts with business goals. Prepare and maintain the product technical roadmap, including version and technology upgrades.Analyze Metrics and Optimize Performance : Use development data such as quality, velocity, and defect trends to identify areas for improvement and support data-driven decision-making.Align Technical Solutions with Business Needs : Understand and map business processes and flows to ensure technical solutions meet stakeholder expectations. Act as the primary liaison for all development-related communication.Represent Development in Cross-Functional Forums : Participate in stakeholder, business, and infrastructure meetings with confidence and clarity.Promote AI / ML Innovation : Identify and implement use cases that apply advanced analytics and intelligent automation to business solutions.Maintain Technical Knowledge Base : Maintain comprehensive documentation and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing platforms to support onboarding and continuity.What You'll Need…Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.15+ years of overall IT experience, including at least 10 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development and technical team leadership.Technical Skills : Frontend : AngularBackend : Node.js, Python (Fast API, Flask, or Django)DevOps & Security : CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions or Jenkins; vulnerability scanners (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk); OWASP secure coding practicesDatabase : MySQL and exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra)Cloud : AWS services including EKS, ECS, S3, CloudWatchAI / ML : Exposure to machine learning models, libraries, and basic implementation pipelinesLeadership & Soft Skills : Proven experience leading cross-functional development teamsStrong understanding of business processes and analytical thinkingExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilitiesSkilled in facilitating technical discussions and influencing decisions across all organizational levelsCertifications (preferred) : AWS Certified Developer or Solutions ArchitectCertified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certificationCertified DevOps Engineer or equivalentSecurity certifications such as CEH or CompTIA Security+ (a plus)