India: Software Manager

Helmerich & Payne, Inc.; Dadri, Panaji; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne, Inc. in Noida/Goa, India is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead an R&D team delivering enterprise software using C# and Java with cloud technologies like Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure.

You will manage SDLC activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and champion Agile practices to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and quality software solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in SDLC of enterprise-class products.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Electronics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experienced R&D software engineers to develop, test & deploy high quality enterprise software using C#, Java and cloud tech.
• Ensure architecture supports maintainability, scalability, and rapid delivery of features.
• Promote Agile practices, remove blockers, and empower teams.
• Drive CI/CD, automated testing, and DevOps practices across projects.
• Monitor velocity, burndown, cycle time, and quality metrics.

Skills

SDLC mastery

Cloud computing

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EC/EE

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Kubernetes

Job description

## India: Software ManagerApply: Noida Office: Taleigao - Goa: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-2998At H&P, our people are our strength. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in Cloud based **Software development using C# & Java** to lead and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.The Software Engineering Manager, is an integral part of the H&P India Software Engineering Group and will successfully and consistently plan, execute, monitor, and deliver impactful and strategically aligned projects at Helmerich & Payne.The Software Engineering Manager partners with the Electrical & Controls, Product Management, IT Infrastructure & Digital Operations teams to determine strategic direction and communicate that to all key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.**Location:** Noida/Goa India**Work Type:** On-Site**What you will do:*** (Software PM)**:** Requires understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), programming concepts, and technical dependencies to make informed decisions.* Lead a team of experienced R&D software Engineers to develop, test & deploy high quality enterprise software/systems/products using C#, Java and Cloud computing technologies like Kubernetes, AWS or Microsoft Azure.* Ensure software system architecture provides a strong, solid basis for quality software, maintainability, future-capable and ability to delivery small features independently and rapidly.* Organizes, manages, and implements projects by achieving objectives through key results.* Champion an Agile Mindset by promoting adaptability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all project phases.* Utilizing a Servant Leadership mindset actively supports and empowers teams by removing blockers quickly, enabling progress without unnecessary delays.* Foster self-organizing teams by creating an environment where teams take ownership of delivery, collaborate effectively, and make decisions autonomously.* Encourage short feedback loops and iterative development to accelerate value delivery and respond to changing business needs enabling rapid iteration.* Understand CI/CD Principles by demonstrating familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable deployments.* Advocate for and leverage automated testing frameworks to maintain quality at speed.* Demonstrate a good working knowledge of common CI/CD and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and their role in enabling high-tempo delivery.* Demonstrate a metrics-driven approach to results using indicators such as: + **Velocity:** Monitor team throughput across sprints to assess predictability and capacity planning. + **Burndown Charts:** Use sprint and release burndown charts to visualize progress against commitments and identify scope creep early. + **Cycle Time & Lead Time:** Analyze how quickly work items move from start to completion to uncover bottlenecks and improve flow. + **Quality Metrics:** Incorporate defect rates, test coverage into decision-making to maintain delivery quality* Ensures project objectives align to overall strategic company objectives.* Partners with IT Infrastructure, Operations, Development, and Technology teams to define and execute plans to support the deployment and scalability of solutions.* Manages multiple large-scale projects across various portfolios successfully & simultaneously on a consistent basis.* Understanding and experience in requirements/scope management, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Review/Retrospectives.* Strong collaborative skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and non-technical business users.* Demonstrates the H&P company values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, and Teamwork.**What you will need:*** Requires bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering* Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in software Products development environments.* 15+ years of experience with significant depth in SDLC of enterprise-class products, microservices architecture, cloud computing, containers technology, and cloud-scale design.* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under tight timelines.* Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.Thank you for your interest in joining our team!### About UsFor more than 100 years, Helmerich & Payne (H&P) has expanded drilling operations to meet the increasing demands of a complex and globalized industry. But our industry is changing, with software, algorithms and automation playing a more important role than ever before. We are committed to being a partner to our customers in their operations by providing custom drilling solutions and technologies that don’t just meet, but exceed, their evolving goals and expectations. It’s this commitment that drives us to invest in the brightest people and the most advanced technologies, to support our customers’ operations every step of the way.