Software engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for managing software development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure applications. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring projects meet business objectives while fostering engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development:

• Manage and mentor software engineers, driving performance and career growth.

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and team capacity planning.

• Project Delivery:

• Ensure timely delivery of software projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

• Collaborate with product managers and architects to align technical solutions with business goals.

• Technical Oversight:

• Guide teams in implementing best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.

• Review designs and code for scalability, security, and maintainability.

• Cloud & DevOps Integration:

• Drive adoption of AWS cloud services for application hosting and deployment.

• Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code using tools like Jenkins, Terraform, and Ansible.

• Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to secure coding standards and regulatory requirements.

• Promote automated testing and continuous integration practices.

• Stakeholder Communication:

• Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years in software development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical background in Java, Python, or modern programming languages.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (mandatory).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing enterprise-scale applications.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.
• AWS certification is a plus.