Manager Software Development

Vacancy NameManager Software DevelopmentVacancy NoVN774Job TitleManager Software DevelopmentWork Location CityBangaloreAbout SolifiSolifi deliver a solid financial technology foundation for equipment, working capital, wholesale, and automotive finance firms. At Solifi, we believe that commerce is only as strong as the system it runs on. Our mission is to reshape finance technology by bringing together proven solutions into a singular powerful technology platform designed to help protect and scale financial organizations. We guard our customers by being precise and reliable, we guide their success by combining powerful technology with proven expertise, and we help them grow by unleashing their potential.About the TeamOur development team is a collaborative, fast-paced group of professionals committed to delivering innovative solutions to our growing global customer base. Solifi products are mission-critical to our clients' operations, and the Development team is key to delivering high-performance, resilient software solutions.About the PositionWe are seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead multiple Agile development teams working on the Solifi Product suite. This role requires a combination of strong technical acumen and people management skills. The Development Manager will be responsible for driving software development and product enhancements, transitioning products to microservice-based architecture, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including QA, Product Management, and OperationsRole and ResponsibilitiesLead and manage high-performing engineering teams responsible for core development and product enhancements.Oversee product development using technologies including Grails, Java/J2EE, Angular, Spring, Spring Boot, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server. Knowledge in Unibasic is good to haveTranslate product requirements into technical user stories and prioritize within Agile product backlogs.Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of product features in line with business objectivesGuide teams through microservices migration and architecture modernization effortsConduct performance evaluations, mentoring, coaching, and career development of team membersHire and onboard engineers to build a scalable teamCollaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders to align project planning, reviews, and retrospectivesResolve technical blockers and ensure execution of agile ceremoniesMaintain product integration with third-party tools and across other Solifi productsReview code, provide architectural guidance, and enforce engineering best practicesParticipate in Technical Design reviews and take complete accountability and ownership on Solution proposed and delivered meeting the success criteria.Gather and analyze team performance metrics for continuous improvementReview key metrics like defect density, defect backlog, time spent , team velocity and take corrective and preventive actions to improve the sameStay current with evolving technologies, and evaluate their fit for the organizationRepresent development in design reviews and demos to internal/external stakeholders.About You• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are a plus.• 7–10 years of software development experience with at least 3 years in a people management role• Proven success managing Agile/Scrum teams in a product development environment• Strong hands-on experience with Grails, Java/J2EE, Spring, Spring Boot, Microservice architecture• Excellent Knowledge of relational databases: Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server• Good to have - Familiarity with Unibasic, product integrations, and legacy modernization• Experience designing and migrating systems to microservices architecture• Skilled in modern development practices including TDD, CI/CD, and DevOps pipelines• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills• Ability to coach teams, conduct reviews, and manage technical performance• Knowledge of cloud platforms and tools (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus• Prior Experience in SaaS solutions, web technologies, and to build secure, scalable architecturePreferred Experience LevelMore than 9 yearsPreferred Education LevelBachelor's DegreeEmployment BasisFull TimeBenefitsGroup Medical Insurance, Group Personal Accident, Employee Anniversary gift, Loyalty Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus, Rewards and Recognition program, Wellness Allowance, Privilege Leave (PL): 15 days per year, Casual Leave (CL) 12 days per year, Maternity/paternity/Bereavement leaveApplications Close Date22 Jan 2026