Manager 1, Software Development & Engineering

Comcast

Chennai

On-site

INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading media and technology company is seeking a Manager to lead Engineering Talent at their Chennai center. This role involves managing software development and quality assurance teams to deliver enterprise platforms and products. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include overseeing project delivery and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

5-7 years of relevant work experience in engineering.
Experience managing software development and QA teams.
Knowledge of software development life cycle processes.

Responsibilities

Lead the Engineering Talent at the Comcast India Engineering Center.
Manage front and back-end development projects.
Collaborate closely with the US-based team.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety of innovative and fascinating businesses and create career opportunities across a wide range of locations and disciplines. We are at the forefront of change and move at an amazing pace, thanks to our remarkable people, who bring cutting-edge products and services to life for millions of customers every day. If you share in our passion for teamwork, our vision to revolutionize industries and our goal to lead the future in media and technology, we want you to fast-forward your career at Comcast.

Job Summary

The Customer Experience UI Platforms and Products Team is looking for an experienced Manager to lead the Engineering Talent at the Comcast India Engineering Center (CIEC) in Chennai. You will be responsible for leading a team of Software Development and Quality Assurance Engineers in the delivery of enterprise platforms and products that support the leading-edge experiences used every day by our employees and customers. In this role, you will manage front and back-end development projects through the entire Software Development Life Cycle from design to deployment, including new product features, enhancements and modifications. You will develop clear goals and objectives working with various stakeholders and product owners to ensure software delivery and operational plans are aligned with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with the US-based team while serving as a key representative and enabler for the team at CIEC. This includes managing and motivating cross-functional teams, scaling impact through thought leadership, promoting cross-team collaboration, and driving operational excellence.

Core Responsibilities

Oversees the planning and designing of software and web applications, including new programs, enhancements and modifications.
Provides guidance to Software Engineering team and other departments in identifying product and technical requirements. Serves as primary point of contact and liaison between Software Engineering and other teams.
Directs implementation initiatives for new software products and applications. Organizes software update process for existing applications and coordinates the roll-out of software releases.
Manages all the deliverables to ensure adherence to deadlines, specifications and budgets. Implements performance metrics and prepares periodic reports. Monitors and tracks project progress and reports findings to leadership team.
Ensures all engineers keep current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products.
Develops proposals, hardware/software changes and other capital expenditure projects.
Manages professional and non-exempt employees, conducting work performance reviews and Ensures work performance is adhering to Company standards. Mentors, trains and develops staff.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Employees At All Levels Are Expected To

Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience - think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff - be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team - make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System - a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company - by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
Drive results and growth.
Respect and promote inclusion & diversity.
Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

5-7 Years

Seniority level