Sr. Manager, Software Engineering

Applied Systems; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Systems India Pvt Ltd. seeks a Senior Manager – Software Engineering in Bengaluru to lead two engineering teams delivering EZLynx 5 on a .NET/SQL Server back end with an Angular front end.

You will recruit, coach, and guide engineers while shaping architecture and code quality standards. You will mentor teams, drive delivery metrics, and collaborate with product leadership on planning, while advancing cloud-native solutions and modernizing architecture.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software engineering experience with 5+ years in people management.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, coach, and develop technical teams.
• Hands‑on experience with C# / .NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, and SQL Server; strong REST API design.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, service boundaries, and modular architecture patterns.
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, cloud platforms, and software security.
• Agile Scrum experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engineering teams - recruiting, coaching, and developing high performing engineers.
• Provide technical oversight of design and architecture across backend and frontend, set code quality and test automation standards.
• Own solutions to issues and operational challenges, escalating trade-offs to tech and product leadership.
• Anticipate blockers, maintain delivery metrics, protect uptime and quality during production incidents.
• Conduct performance reviews and career development, address gaps with candor and empathy.
• Partner with Product Management, Architecture, and Engineering Leadership on quarterly planning, sizing, and estimates.
• Define and cascade goals so teams deliver against objectives and roadmap.
• Improve processes and documentation, leading teams through change by communicating benefits and enabling skill development.

Skills

C# / .NET

Angular

TypeScript

SQL Server

REST API design

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Agile / Scrum

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD tools

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager – Software Engineering

Amazing Career Moments Happen Here

Transforming the insurance industry is ambitious, we know. That’s why at Applied Systems India Pvt Ltd., an Applied Systems company, we’re building a team that shows up every day ready to learn, willing to try new things, and driven to deliver innovative software and services that make us indispensable to our customers – all within a culture built on values that make us indispensable to each other too. With 40+ years of experience in the Insurtech game, we’re not just redefining what’s achievable, we’re creating a place where amazing career moments are made possible.

Position Overview

As a Senior Manager – Software Engineering, you will lead technical teams and provide expertise to develop and deliver industry leading software solutions, tools, and platforms.

You’ll lead two engineering teams in our EZLynx business in Bengaluru — one directly and one through an Engineering Manager — delivering the EZLynx 5 platform on a .NET and SQL Server backend with an Angular front end.

What You’ll Do

• Lead multiple engineering teams - recruiting, coaching, and developing high performing engineers.
• Provide technical oversight of design and architecture across the backend and front end, and set the standard for code quality and test automation through the teams.
• Own solutions to issues and operational challenges affecting teams, escalating trade-offs to technology and product leadership.
• Anticipate blockers, maintain delivery metrics, and protect uptime and quality, ensuring production issues are resolved rapidly.
• Run performance reviews and career development; recognise strong outcomes and address gaps with courage and compassion.
• Partner with Product Management, Architecture, and Engineering Leadership on quarterly planning, sizing, and estimates.
• Define and cascade goals so the teams deliver against company objectives and the product roadmap.
• Improve processes and documentation, and lead the teams through change by communicating benefits and enabling skill development.

We’re Excited To Learn More About You

• 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 5+ years in people management, with experience managing teams or managers/leads
• Demonstrated ability to hire, coach, and develop technical teams
• Hands‑on experience with C# / .NET, ASP.NET Core, Angular, TypeScript, and SQL Server, with strong REST API design expertise
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, service boundaries, and modular architecture patterns
• Advanced knowledge of software development methodologies, cloud platforms, and software security
• Ability to size and plan accurately, and to address root causes of technical and operational issues
• Agile Scrum experience, with working knowledge of Jira and Confluence
• Degree in Computer Science, related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience

You May Have Other Skills, Including

• Experience building cloud‑native applications (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Experience with front‑end modernisation or legacy framework migration, such as AngularJS to modern Angular
• Experience in insurance technology or SaaS products, and scaling teams in globally distributed environments

When You Join Team Applied, You Can Expect:

A culture that values who you are

and recognizes that you aren’t just an employee; you are a teammate, and you matter. We thrive on the benefits of our different experiences and celebrate the uniqueness our teammates bring to work with them every day.

We flex our time together

collaborating remotely and in‑person to empower our teams to work in the ways that work best for them.

Learn more about the people behind our products at

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• LinkedIn Page Applied Systems India
• https://www1.appliedsystems.com/en-us/about-us/jobs/

Your Security Matters

Our candidates’ personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At Applied, we proactively protect your personal information and only communicate with candidates via a [e-mail] email or through our official career’s portal.

EEO Statement

Applied Systems is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity and Inclusion is a business imperative and is a part of building our brand and reputation. At Applied, we don’t discriminate, and we are committed to recruit, develop, retain, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.