Manager, Product Software Engineering

We are looking for a Senior Technology Manager(M2) who will lead and mentor a high-performing engineering team building enterprise-grade web applications using .NET, ReactJS , and Azure . The ideal candidate is a technical leader with a deep understanding of cloud-native web development, strong architectural skills, and a passion for delivering scalable and secure solutions. Broad expectations from this role are as follows: Hands on Technical expertise in MS Technology, .NET, C#, SQL/No-SQL DBs, Web App, PWA, REST, HTTP, and Cloud patterns, Azure, IaaC. Provide technical guidance and leadership to innovation initiatives like building PoC. Work with product management to confirm functional and non-functional requirements (performance, security, high availability, scalability, disaster recovery etc.) Work with architects to finalize technical architecture and solutions Own end-to-end delivery of the product delivery (complete SDLC) Be a part of senior management team in Pune in supporting local initiatives Review engineering practices and decisions made by tech leads and dev teams The Development Manager position will report to the Associate Director and will work closely with leads of product development teams. Experience: A minimum of 12 years in software development with a minimum of 3 years as a development team manager. Strong background in Microsoft Tech Stack as well as UI stack. A minimum of 12 years of experience in development. Extensive knowledge of product development and software development methodologies Technical Experience: .NET Application Development Expertise in designing & developing software products using .NET Framework, C#, SQL/No-SQL DBs, ReactJS, HTML/ CSS, Mobile Technology. Proven experience building and scaling enterprise web applications. Understands and converse with code design patterns as well as cloud patterns. Strong understanding of Web, HTTP and REST Strong knowledge of at least one cloud platform (Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc.) preferably Azure Strong hands-on experience in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) using C# & ‘SOLID’ Principles. Strong hands-on experience in Agile Methodologies/Scrum, Test Driven Development (TDD) & Unit Testing, code review. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive technical strategies. Implementing best practices in code, QA and overall process improvements Experience with microservices architecture, deployment stamps, containerization (Docker, AKS), and serverless technologies. Exposure to security practices in web applications (OWASP, ASVS, Threat Modelling, Identity management, etc.) Knowledge of data engineering or AI/ML is a plus. Hands-on experience of GitHub Copilot or similar AI-based coding tool Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead and manage multiple development teams delivering complex web applications using .NET (C#), React.js, and Azure. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals. Drive design and architectural decisions for scalable, secure, and maintainable applications. Guide the team through the full SDLC — from requirements and design to deployment and maintenance. Ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices through reviews, CI/CD, and automation Provide coaching, feedback, and career development support to engineers. performance review for team members. Own delivery including timelines, release planning, and resource allocation. Foster a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. Must be able to identify, analyze and solve problems related to latest technologies in collaboration with technical lead and architect Ability to work well with people from different time zones and different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience. Communicate and enforce coding standards. Evolve the process of the Software Development Life Cycle across the Development teams. Personality Traits: Strong leadership skills and proven people management experience. Excellent communication (verbal/written) and influencing skills, with strong stakeholder management. Responsible, methodical, and organized. Most importantly, be accountable. Assertive and being able to make expert decisions based on personal judgments. Thinks strategically and provides thought leadership. Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail. Quick to learn and put data to productive use. Loves and thrives on challenges