India: Software Manager

Helmerich & Payne; Panaji; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Helmerich & Payne in India seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead and deliver enterprise software products using C# and Java, with cloud computing exposure in Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure. This on-site role in Noida/Goa requires strong leadership and SDLC mastery.

You will guide a senior R&D team, promote an Agile mindset, implement CI/CD pipelines, and align projects with strategic objectives. Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electronics or electrical engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in enterprise software SDLC, microservices, cloud-based design.
• Proven Software Engineering Manager in product development environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of experienced R&D software engineers to develop, test & deploy high quality enterprise software/systems/products using C#, Java and cloud technologies like Kubernetes, AWS or Azure.
• Ensure software system architecture provides a strong, maintainable basis for quality software and rapid delivery.
• Organizes, manages and implements projects to achieve objectives through key results.
• Promote an Agile mindset and remove blockers to enable progress.
• Foster self-organizing teams and empowered decision-making.
• Drive short feedback loops, iterative development and rapid value delivery.
• Understand CI/CD principles and leverage DevOps tools to ensure rapid deployments.
• Advocate for automated testing and metrics-driven decision making.
• Collaborate with IT, Ops and Tech teams to deploy scalable solutions.
• Manage multiple large-scale projects across portfolios with effective scope management.

Skills

Java

C#

Cloud

SDLC

Agile

DevOps

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in CS/EE/ECE

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure DevOps

GitLab CI

Jenkins

CI/CD

Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with a strong background inCloud 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 insoftware 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!