Software Engineering Manager

This is a remote position.

Location: Remote (India)

Reporting To: VP of Technology

Function: Technology Operations

This individual will be responsible for building, managing, and scaling the India-based technology team, ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple product lines and portfolios. The role requires someone who has hands-on coding experience, strong technical judgment, and the ability to assess, mentor, and allocate developers effectively across projects.

Team Building & Technical Leadership

• Build and scale a high-performing technology team in India, covering development, QA, and DevOps roles

• Partner with the VP of Technology and Portfolio Tech Leads to define the tech hiring roadmap and lead end-to-end recruitment for developers (from junior to senior).

• Conduct technical interviews (for Junior to Senior Developer roles); participate in senior/lead-level interviews 

• Maintain a Tech Talent Matrix tracking skills, technology stack expertise, and project experience across all India-based developers.

• Identify skill gaps and lead initiatives for upskilling or cross-training.

Delivery & Operations Oversight

• Oversee technical delivery across projects, ensuring adherence to scope, quality, and timelines.

• Act as a bridge between India-based teams and global stakeholders (Product Managers, Portfolio Presidents, etc.).

• Provide technical validation and code review support for key deliverables.

• Track sprint progress, resource utilization, and proactively resolve technical bottlenecks.

Governance & Best Practices

• Define and enforce coding standards, version control practices, and release processes across teams.

• Work closely with QA, DevOps, and Product Management teams to ensure seamless delivery and deployment.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of development workflows and documentation.

People Development

• Serve as a mentor and first-level escalation point for India-based developers.

• Conduct regular performance and skill assessments, collaborating with HR and department leads on growth plans.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Experience: 8–10 years of total experience with at least 3+ years in a team lead / technical delivery role.

• Background: Strong understanding of modern web and SaaS technologies, with prior experience as a developer or architect. The role requires technical depth sufficient to evaluate solutions, guide teams, and make informed delivery decisions..

• Technical Stack Exposure: Proficiency in one or more modern development stacks such as .NET, Java, JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular), or equivalent technologies.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, CI/CD, version control (Git), and agile delivery.

• Prior experience working with distributed teams across time zones is a plus.

• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

• ​Experience collaborating with a diverse, global team within a remote work setting.