Senior Manager - Software Engineering

Job highlights

• BE / B Tech in Computer Science,Computer Applications,Information Technology,or MCA from a government-recognized institution .
• Qualifications must be from full-time regular courses . Masters degree or MBA preferred but not required
• Experience with BRD development and requirements gathering

We are seeking experienced Senior Managers with 10+ years of experience to join our NEFT/RTGS payment processing team. This role combines team management responsibilities with hands-on technical leadership. The ideal candidate will drive architectural decisions, lead cross- functional teams, engage with stakeholders, and deliver high-quality payment processing solutions while maintaining technical expertise across the full technology stack.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Leadership & Management Skills

• Proven experience leading technical teams of 5+ developers
• Strong project management and resource planning capabilities Excellent conflict resolution and team motivation skills
• Ability to balance team management with hands-on technical contributions Experience mentoring and developing technical talent

Technical Skills

• Architectural Design: Expert ability to design scalable, secure, and maintainable software architectures
• Full Stack Expertise: Deep understanding of both frontend and backend technologies
• Frontend Technologies: Strong knowledge of React.js, Redux, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript practices
• Backend Development: Advanced expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture
• Database Design: Experience with designing and optimizing database schemas for financial applications
• Security Implementation: Knowledge of security best practices for financial applications
• Performance Optimization: Experience with high-volume transaction processing systems
• Infrastructure Knowledge: Understanding of deployment, CI/CD, and operational concerns

Business & Communication Skills

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with business stakeholders and executive leadership
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with BRD development and requirements gathering

Education & Qualification

• B.E. / B. Tech. in Computer Science, Computer Applications, Information Technology, or MCA from a government-recognized institution
• Qualifications must be from full-time regular courses
• Master's degree or MBA preferred but not required

Team Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor a team of full stack developers, ensuring high performance and professional growth
• Establish team goals, conduct performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback Plan and allocate resources effectively to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement Manage project timelines, scope, and quality while proactively addressing roadblocks

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design and develop architectural solutions for complex payment processing systems
• Create detailed architecture diagrams and technical documentation that guide implementation Lead architectural discussions and design reviews to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and
• secure
• Participate in Business Requirement Documentation (BRD) and translate business needs into technical specifications
• Make key technical decisions regarding technology stack, frameworks, and implementation approaches
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles and best practices across the team

Stakeholder Management

• Interface directly with business stakeholders, executives, and cross-functional teams
• Present technical solutions and progress reports to management and business partners
• Collaborate with product owners to define and prioritize features and requirements
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business and technical objectives
• Communicate effectively about technical constraints, risks, and opportunities

Full Stack Development Oversight

• Guide and review frontend development using React.js, Redux, and TypeScript
• Oversee backend service implementation with Spring Boot, Java, and microservices architecture Ensure proper implementation of security measures, including Spring Security, SSL/TLS, and cryptography
• Direct database design and optimization strategies for Oracle databases
• Supervise TCP socket communication implementation for real-time payment transactions Ensure proper integration with IBM MQ and other messaging systems

Infrastructure & Operations

• Oversee deployment strategies across multiple environments (Dev, QA, Production)
• Direct configuration and optimization of web servers, application servers, and load balancers Guide CI/CD implementation and DevOps practices to streamline development and deployment
• Ensure proper monitoring, logging, and alerting mechanisms are in place Manage production incidents and lead the resolution of critical issues

Quality & Compliance

• Establish quality standards and testing strategies to ensure robust, defect-free deliverables Oversee security testing and ensure compliance with financial industry regulations
• Lead proactive risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Ensure proper documentation of processes, APIs, and systems