Software Development Manager

Clear Demand Inc; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Chennai is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of software engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. You will drive project delivery, oversee the software development lifecycle, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive software development experience.
• At least 3 years in a people management or technical leadership role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle.
• Provide strategic technical direction and mentorship.

Skills

People management

Technical leadership

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Node.js

Python

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 10+ software engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-quality software solutions.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning through effective goal setting, feedback, and career development initiatives.

Influence & Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Product Management, UX, CS, ML/AI, SaaS and Operations—to define project scope, requirements, and success criteria.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate effectively to align business objectives with technical deliverables.

Program Management

• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC)—from planning and design to development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage program risks, dependencies, and priorities to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
• Establish clear visibility into project progress through data-driven reporting and proactive communication.

Technical Leadership

• Provide strategic technical direction and hands‑on mentorship to guide architectural decisions, design reviews, and implementation quality.
• Champion best practices in software design, coding standards, and system architecture to drive technical excellence and maintainability.

Operational Excellence

• Build and maintain operationally mature systems with a focus on automation, self‑healing mechanisms, and proactive monitoring.
• Implement metrics, dashboards, and alarms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Drive continuous improvements in processes, tools, and operational efficiency.

Innovation & Continuous Learning

• Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices to drive innovation and long‑term product vision.
• Encourage experimentation, learning, and adoption of modern tools and frameworks across the team.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience: 8+ years of progressive software development experience, with at least 3 years in a people management or technical leadership role.

Technical Expertise:

• Proven experience designing, building, deploying, and supporting large-scale, data-intensive systems on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Node J S or Python.
• Deep understanding of software engineering principles, architecture patterns, and design best practices.

Methodologies: Hands‑on experience with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and driving engineering excellence through iterative delivery.

Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor high-performing engineering teams, manage priorities, and deliver complex technical programs.

Analytical & Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills, with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.

Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders.