Application Development Manager

Gravitas Technology; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitas Technology in Mumbai seeks an Application Development Manager (AVP/VP) to lead a high-performing software team. This is a player-coach role requiring hands-on engineering, architectural oversight, and active contribution to the codebase while mentoring others.

You will bridge strategic leadership and delivery, architect scalable financial software, review code, run PoCs for new tech, and ensure timely, quality outcomes across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• 10-20 years in software development with at least 5+ years in hybrid Lead/Architect roles.
• Strong background in Python, React/Node.js, analytics, and cloud technologies.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on delivery: contribute code to critical modules and set code quality standards.
• Architect scalable, high-availability systems for investment management workflows.
• Lead and mentor engineers, foster a builder's culture and optimize team skills.
• Own the full SDLC and align product goals with technical execution.

Skills

Python

React/Node.js

Analytics

Cloud technologies

Architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Job description

Application Development Manager

Location: Mumbai

Job Summary

We are seeking a technical heavyweight to join as AVP/VP of Software Development. This is a "Player-Coach" role you will not just manage spreadsheets and timelines; you will architect solutions, review code, and actively contribute to the codebase while leading a team of high-performing specialists. You are expected to bridge the gap between strategic leadership and tactical execution, driving the delivery of complex financial software solutions through hands-on engineering and expert mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

1. Hands-on Delivery & Engineering

• Active Coding: Directly contribute to critical modules of the application stack(Python, React, nodeJs) to set the standard for code quality and design patterns.
• Code Reviews: Act as the final gatekeeper for complex pull requests, ensuring clean, efficient, and secure code.
• Debugging & Firefighting: Lead the triage of critical production incidents, utilizing deep system knowledge to diagnose root causes that junior engineers cannot resolve.
• Proof of Concepts (PoC): Personally build and validate PoCs for new technologies (AI/ML integration, Cloud migration) before handing them off to the team for scaling.

2. Architecture & Technical Strategy

• System Design: Architect scalable, high-availability solutions for investment management workflows, making authoritative decisions on microservices vs. monolith, data consistency models, and cloud-native patterns.
• Tech Roadmap: Define the long-term technical vision, ensuring the platform evolves from Cloud (AWS) server architecture to serverless .
• Innovation: evaluate and implement cutting-edge tools (e.g., AI-driven analytics, Serverless compute) to maintain competitive advantage.

3. Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Technical Mentorship: Go beyond "people management" by specifically coaching developers on how to write better code, optimize queries, and structure applications.
• Culture of Excellence: Foster a "builder's culture" where engineering rigour is paramount.
• Resource Management: Optimize team allocation, identifying skill gaps and personally conducting technical training sessions where necessary.

4. Delivery Management & Stakeholder Alignment

• Project Execution: Own the full SDLC. Translate high-level business goals from executive leadership into executable technical specs.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with Product Managers and Operations Heads to manage expectations, balancing feature requests with technical debt reduction.
• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify architectural risks and single points of failure, implementing code-level safeguards.

Required Skills:

• Experience: 10-20 years in software development, with at least 5+ years in a hybrid Lead/Architect role
• Strong technical background with expertise in application development using technologies like python, react/nodejs, analytics, cloud technologies .
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Good to Have:

• Understanding of Front, Middle, and Back office systems
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2 / ISO27001 / HIPAA) in cloud context.