Technical Product Manager - Cybersecurity SaaS Platform

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

Job summary

Astra Security is seeking a Technical Product Manager to orchestrate cross-team initiatives for its cybersecurity SaaS platform. You will drive Platform engineering, vulnerability scanners (DAST, Cloud, API & Mobile) and new scanners from 0→1 to GA, partnering with SDEs and leaders.

You will pair business analytics with fluency in TypeScript/Go/Python to shape scope, trade-offs and execution, working directly with the CTO, Engineering Manager and Product team to deliver high-impact software.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-team software initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to shape scope, trade-offs and execution with SDEs and leads.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate platform engineering, vulnerability scanners and new scanners from 0→1 to GA.
• Lead full project lifecycle with engineers and tech leads.
• Write code when needed and contribute to development tasks.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software and maintain SDLC best practices.
• Collaborate with CTO, Engineering Manager and Product team.

Skills

Tech leadership

Project management

Architectural discussions

Cross-functional collaboration

Code fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree (relevant field)

Tools

TypeScript

Go

Python

Laravel/Symfony

Job description

Technical Product Manager - Cybersecurity SaaS Platform

Astra is a cybersecurity SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one-of-a-kind AI-led offensive Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behavior to scan applications for 15,000+ security tests.
CTOs and CISOs love Astra because it helps them to achieve continuous security at scale, fix vulnerabilities in record time, and seamlessly transition from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's powerful CI/CD integrations. Astra is loved by 1000+ companies across 70+ countries. In 2024 Astra uncovered 2.5 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $110M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities.
We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, Dream 11, OLX Autos etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Job Description

Role Overview:

At Astra Security, we just launched the coveted API Security Platform and are now venturing into Autonomous Pentesting using AI - an experience that helps teams discover, test and secure Web & Mobile applications, Cloud and APIs at scale. As a Technical Program Manager, you’ll orchestrate multi-team initiatives including Platform engineering, Vulnerability Scanners (for DAST, Cloud, API & Mobile) and new scanners - driving them from 0→1 to GA.

You’ll pair strong business analytics with hands-on fluency in either TypeScript (preferable) / Go (Golang) / Python to shape scope, trade-offs and execution alongside SDEs and other Leads. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role working directly with the CTO, Engineering Manager and Product team.

Here's what's in it for you.

Technical Expertise:

• Be the go-to expert in one or more core technologies (TypeScript or PHP - Laravel/Symfony) and take initiative to learn new ones.
• Design and implement medium-to-large features that push the platform forward while reducing technical debt and improving maintainability.
• Lead architectural discussions and ensure smooth integration across platform services, scanners and microservices.
• Be hands-on with writing code , contributing a good amount of time with development tasks as required.
  

Project Management:

• Lead and manage the full project lifecycle along with the Tech leads & engineers in ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, monitor progress and report on project status to stakeholders.
• Balance priorities and trade-offs across multiple initiatives, keeping alignment between engineering execution and business objectives.
• Own and improve SDLC best practices across the organization.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with engineers, QA, product owners, leadership and other stakeholders to keep initiatives aligned and outcomes successful.
• Effectively communicate project goals, timelines, and expectations to cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate team members providing effective feedback and moderating discussions.
• Identify and assess potential risks early , proactively implementing mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.
• Handle unexpected challenges with resilience and adaptability.

Ownership and Operations:

• Own the production operation, ensuring timely delivery of technical projects and monitoring system performance.
• Evolve the architecture to support future requirements and define its SLAs.

Leadership and Management:

• Step in as an Engineering Manager when needed , providing clarity, leadership and guidance to the team.
• Support team growth by managing career development, performance, expectations and overall well-being.
• Define and adapt processes that fit the team’s maturity level, balancing agility with the discipline needed for scale.

Impact and Evolution:

• Champion innovation by pushing boundaries in autonomous pentesting, vulnerability scanners, and new product initiatives.
• Make an impact on the whole tech organization/product engineer teams.
• Lead the 0→1 journey of upcoming products in the platform along with respective Tech Lead/SDEs.