Software Development Manager

About the role:

The role is based in the Pune R&D Center, at the SAS R&D Pune facility. We are looking for a Manager, Software Development, who will be responsible for the full-stack development of the SAS products and will manage a team to ensure the department, division, and corporate objectives are achieved. You will be working on new/existing software and provide leadership and coaching to a team of experienced software developers and testers in designing, developing, building, and supporting a scalable product with the highest quality within expected timelines. You will have an opportunity to work on the latest technologies and processes, viz. React, Go Language, and Kubernetes in continuous integration and deployment in a cloud-based environment.

Furthermore, you will be joining a friendly team with a broad range of experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be to organize, develop, prioritize and assign resources to deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• You will be mentoring associate engineers to ensure the seamless development of Viya platform solutions.
• Lead development and test project designs and enforces technical standards to ensure solutions execute correctly across various supported environments.
• Manage and leads project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts executive management and stakeholders of concerns meeting schedules, while following established R&D standards.
• Manage product quality standards by ensuring functional, unit and performance testing is comprehensive and thorough; works closely with development and testing teams to verify test plans. Organizes, prioritizes and assigns resources to implement and resolve code changes related to enhancements, redesigns and/or bug fixes.
• Provide technical leadership as appropriate for projects and to the team through mentoring, training and managing the activities of the team.
• Manage all aspects of the department including teamwork, performance management, feedback, professional growth through collaboration with SAS human resources, SAS education and executive leadership. Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Review business and solution requirements/design documents for accuracy.

Requirement

• Must have a minimum of 12 years of software development/testing experience with a minimum of 8 years of technical expertise and 2-3 years as a software manager or lead.
• Proven software management/development experience in building UI and/or Mid-tier for an enterprise application.
• On the UI side, experience using JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, ReactJS (FC), or other related frameworks, and having knowledge of Unit/Integration testing frameworks, with hands-on exposure to maintaining enterprise applications in a multi-tier environment, would be preferred.
• On the mid-tier side, hands-on experience using Go or equivalent Language knowledge of micro-service-based mid-tier architecture would be preferred.
• Sound knowledge of testing methodologies/practices and ability to lead/manage testing members to ensure the highest quality of deliverables
• Sound knowledge of CI/CD pipeline & principles.

Mandatory Technical Skills

• Strong exposure to the design and development of GUIs, mid-tier services, Java, React, cloud technologies, microservices, as well as quality and security concepts.
• Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Development & Succession with proven ability to foster an environment of positive employee engagement and trust.
• Proven ability to manage, track, and prioritize escalations and ensure deliver high quality, testable and scalable software solutions within established timelines, while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, Quick Learner and a can-do attitude.
• Attention to detail and accuracy - while maintaining a solid awareness of the 'big picture'.
• Ability to communicate with global peers and management in a clear, straightforward and effective way.
• Ability to identify technical gaps/areas for improvement.
• Research, analysis, and testing of new technologies
• Acting as the primary contact for work streams and escalations
• Ability to evaluate complex information, develop clear recommendations, and effectively present findings while seeking feedback.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams to achieve shared goals.