Manager, Software Engineering (Cybersecurity)

ConnectWise; Pune District; On-site; INR 8,620,689 - 12,452,107; Full time

Job summary

ConnectWise is looking for a Manager of Software Engineering to lead a global team focused on innovative software development. This hands-on leadership role includes responsibilities in team management, operational oversight, and technical decision-making.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in Golang and Java along with a strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and database management. Good-to-have qualifications include cybersecurity domain expertise and secure coding practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Golang and Java with hands-on programming capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases including schema design.
• Proven ability to design scalable and fault-tolerant systems.

Responsibilities

• Set clear goals for team members to achieve operational excellence.
• Lead AI-driven initiatives optimizing developer productivity.
• Implement and track development timelines collaborating with stakeholders.

Skills

Golang

Java

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud Infrastructure

Tools

AWS

AI-assisted coding tools

Job description

Role Summary

the Manager of Software Engineering is responsible for leading a global team of entry-level to experienced professionals focused on developing high-quality, innovative, and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards. This role balances strategic leadership with technical execution, supporting the coordination of resources and processes to deliver successful software releases while driving initiatives that align with the organization’s vision and goals

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Sets clear goals and objectives for team members to achieve operational excellence. Supervises, mentors, and coaches direct reports to foster a collaborative and dynamic.
• AI & Performance Innovation: Leads AI-driven initiatives aimed at optimizing developer productivity and engineering performance. This includes implementing AI tools for automated code reviews, predictive bug detection, or streamlining the CI/CD pipeline.
• Operational Management: Leads and prioritizes daily activities, ensuring policies, practices, and procedures are followed by colleagues, customers, and stakeholders.
• Product & Strategy: Implements and tracks development timelines and negotiates feature sets with stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinates communication across departments to align on strategies and drive organizational efficiency.
• Technical Stewardship: Maintains a deep understanding of architecture and design, managing multiple dissimilar deliverables and training others as needed.

Technical Requirements & Qualifications

This is a hands-on leadership role. The ideal candidate must demonstrate deep technical proficiency and the ability to contribute to the codebase and architectural decisions.

• Hands-on Programming: Extensive experience in Golang and Java. You should be comfortable performing code reviews and contributing to core services.
• Database Expertise: Strong knowledge of both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB) databases, including schema design and query optimization.
• System Design: Proven ability to design scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems. You should understand the trade-offs between architectural patterns (Microservices, Event-driven, etc.).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Practical experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS) and
• AI Integration: Familiarity with leveraging LLMs or AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or custom AI agents) to improve team velocity and code quality.

Preferred Qualifications (Good to have)

• Cybersecurity Domain Expertise: Applicants with experience developing Cybersecurity products (e.g., EDR/XDR, IAM, SIEM, or Network Security) will be given strong preference.
• Security Mindset: Knowledge of secure coding practices (OWASP), vulnerability remediation, and building resilient security software.

Professional Skills

• Execution: Ability to manage complex projects from inception to delivery.
• Relationship Building: Skilled at building positive, collaborative relationships within the team and across the broader organization.
• Communication: Strong negotiation skills and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable product documents.