Senior Manager, Developer Experience

Vena Solutions; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Vena Solutions in India is seeking a Senior Manager, Developer Experience to transform how software is built. This role involves leading a globally distributed team, defining a GenAI-first strategy, and improving developer workflows through AI-assisted engineering and automation.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Developer Experience and Platform Engineering, with a focus on enhancing productivity and code quality. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the future of software development within the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Developer Experience and Platform Engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with developer productivity and delivery metrics.
• Proven ability to define and execute on a technical roadmap.
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools.
• 10+ years in DevOps/Platform Engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a globally distributed team.
• Define and operationalize a GenAI-first development model.
• Own the strategy and delivery of Vena’s internal developer platform.
• Mentor and develop engineers and emerging leaders.
• Stay current with industry trends in Developer Experience.

Skills

Developer Experience

Platform Engineering

AI-assisted development tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Software engineering fundamentals

Job description

Description

Vena is looking for a Senior Manager, Developer Experience (DevEx) to join our SaaS Technology and Operations (STO) team. This role is ideal for a leader passionate about transforming how software is built by combining platform engineering, developer experience, and GenAI‑first development practices.

As the leader of Developer Experience at Vena, you will define and execute a strategy that reimagines the software development lifecycle through AI‑assisted engineering, intelligent automation, and modern developer platforms. Your mandate is to significantly improve developer productivity, accelerate delivery, and elevate code quality across the organization by embedding AI and automation directly into everyday workflows.

This role goes beyond traditional DevOps or tooling leadership. You will act as a thought leader in GenAI‑enabled software development, continuously evaluating and introducing new capabilities to enhance how engineers design, build, test, and deploy software. You will partner closely with Product & Development teams to identify friction in the developer journey, obtain feedback via DevEx surveys and other mechanisms, and deliver scalable solutions that reduce cognitive load and unlock faster, more predictable delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a globally distributed team across Canada and India while partnering closely with the Sr. Director of STO & Strategic Initiatives to define and execute a forward‑looking Developer Experience strategy centred on GenAI‑first software development.
• Lead the adoption and integration of AI‑assisted development capabilities (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, internal AI agents), embedding them into the developer workflow to improve engineering velocity, code quality, test effectiveness, and overall productivity.
• Define and operationalize a GenAI‑first development model, identifying high‑impact opportunities across the product development lifecycle for automation, augmentation, and intelligent tooling.
• Own the strategy and delivery of Vena’s internal developer platform, including CI/CD, source control, artifact management, templated BFF services and developer self‑service capabilities, with a focus on reducing friction and cognitive load for engineers.
• Partner with Product & Development teams to identify bottlenecks in the developer journey and deliver scalable, high‑leverage solutions that improve speed and quality of delivery.
• Stay current with industry trends in Developer Experience, Platform Engineering, and AI‑driven development, rapidly evaluating and introducing new capabilities that provide a competitive advantage.
• Mentor and develop engineers and emerging leaders, fostering a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong understanding of Developer Experience and Platform Engineering concepts, including internal developer platforms and productivity optimization.
• Familiarity with developer productivity and delivery metrics (e.g., DORA metrics, flow metrics) and their application in improving engineering performance.
• Experience with AI‑assisted development tools and a strong interest in applying GenAI to improve the software development lifecycle.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proven ability to define and execute on a technical roadmap supporting a broader engineering organization.
• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals, with experience delivering production systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure and/or AWS) and infrastructure‑as‑code practices.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for team outcomes and organizational impact.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional)

• 10+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Software Engineering, or Developer Experience‑related roles.
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role (Team Lead or Manager), with experience managing distributed teams.

Department: Cloud Engineering

Location: India - Resident (0008)