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#), , 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

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.