Senior Manager Software Engineering

KK Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Collaborative culture

Global exposure

Job summary

KK Group in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Manager Software Engineering - Digital Services to lead a 15-member software team building secure, cloud-native enterprise apps. You will drive end-to-end delivery across backend, frontend, and full-stack domains, align roadmaps with product groups, and ensure on-time releases within budget and quality targets.

The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, secure coding practices, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Computer Science or related engineering field.
• 15+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• 3+ years leading software engineering teams.
• Experience delivering cloud-based enterprise software.
• Proven ability to manage 10-20 engineers and collaborate with distributed teams.
• Experience with AI-assisted development practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a ~15-member software team.
• Own end-to-end delivery of cloud-based products.
• Collaborate with Product Groups, DevOps, and Cybersecurity teams.
• Drive sprint planning, estimation, and release management.
• Foster secure coding practices and quality-focused development.

Skills

.NET Core

C#

Microservices

REST APIs

React

Python

AI-assisted development

Agile/Scrum

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BE/BTech in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager Software Engineering - Digital Services.

Job overview/Purpose of the Position:

We are looking to hire an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software engineering team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining secure, cloud-native enterprise applications.

The ideal candidate will combine strong people leadership, engineering management, technical expertise, stakeholder management, and delivery ownership to ensure the successful execution of product roadmaps while fostering a culture of innovation, quality, security, and continuous improvement.

This role will manage a team of approximately 15 software engineers across backend, frontend, and full-stack disciplines, delivering scalable cloud-based solutions built on a microservices architecture using .NET Core, React, and Python.

The successful candidate is expected to drive the adoption of AI-assisted software development practices and modern engineering methodologies to improve productivity, quality, and delivery speed.

Area of responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 15 software engineers.
• Establish a high-performance engineering culture focused on accountability, collaboration, innovation, quality, and security.
• Conduct performance reviews, career development discussions, coaching, and succession planning activities.
• Support hiring, onboarding, retention, and capability development of engineering talent.
• Foster employee engagement and create an inclusive work environment that encourages ownership and technical excellence.
• Drive adoption of engineering best practices, coding standards, secure development practices, and quality-focused development approaches.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Communication should be clear, regular, and relevant, ensuring stakeholders are consistently informed and aligned.

Delivery Management:

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned software products and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate with Product Groups, Core Technology Platform, Architects, DevOps, Cybersecurity teams, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into execution plans.
• Manage sprint planning, estimation, prioritization, capacity planning, and release management activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within scope, budget, and quality expectations.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, delivery, security, and resource risks.
• Track and report key delivery metrics, team performances.

Competencies (e.g. technical skills):

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BE/BTech) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience developing scalable solutions using .NET for backend development and modern frontend frameworks.
• 3+ years of experience leading software engineering teams.
• Proven experience managing teams of 10-20 engineers.
• Experience delivering cloud-based enterprise software products.
• Hands-on experience designing and developing secure software solutions.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and mentor junior developers.
• Experience working with geographically distributed and multicultural engineering teams.
• Experience with AI-assisted software development processes, tools, and workflows.

Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with C#, .NET Core, microservices, and REST APIs.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of AI-assisted software development tools and modern engineering workflows.

Breadth of the Role: Global.

Additional information:

What We Offer:

• A challenging and rewarding role in a pioneering company dedicated to renewable energy.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

About KK Group :

Building on more than 40 years of experience, KK Group is a leading systems supplier to the renewable energy industry. Our capabilities span developing state-of-the-art technologies, high-quality lean manufacturing, and flexible aftermarket services. KK Group is owned by A.P. Moller Holding, the parent company of the A.P. Moller Group, established in 1904 by Arnold Peter Moller. We are a global and diverse team of over 3,700 people, working towards delivering products and services that enable a future powered by renewable energy.

At KK Group, our culture and DNA are built on a foundation of can-do attitude and innovation. We actively foster an inclusive work environment that embraces diversity, rejects any form of discrimination, and provides equal opportunities for all people. Our commitment lies in cultivating a strong culture centred around health, safety, wellbeing, and effective teamwork.

Why Us ?

No matter your role, you will find yourself immersed in our strategy. At KK, all employees are encouraged to contribute their ideas – we want everyone to feel involved and heard. Our flat hierarchies allow us to make swift decisions and exchange ideas in an open, honest atmosphere where we help each other succeed. What is more, you will be collaborating across several functions and you will experience a distinct team spirit as you work with international colleagues from all over the world.