Overview
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Job Summary:
Oversees software engineering projects ensuring conformance with plans, policies, procedures, budgets and schedules. Establishes and interprets plans, objectives, policies and procedures. Take overall responsibility for device software development across a group of projects and effectively manage the Software Development Supervisors and Software Managers to ensure that the group meets the milestones and objectives of the projects undertaken. This position typically works under limited supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority
Job Title: Senior Software Engineering Manager
Experience: 15+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field
Job Summary:
The Senior Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading multiple software development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure applications. This role drives technical strategy, oversees project execution, and ensures engineering excellence across complex, multi-project environments. The position requires strong leadership, deep technical expertise, and the ability to foster innovation while meeting aggressive delivery timelines.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development:
Lead and mentor engineering managers and senior developers across multiple teams. Drive performance management, career development, and recruitment for top engineering talent.
Technical Strategy & Architecture: Define and enforce software engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines. Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to design scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.
Project Delivery & Governance: Oversee multiple projects ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget. Manage resource allocation, resolve technical challenges, and ensure risk mitigation.
Quality & Compliance: Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices for efficient delivery. Ensure adherence to security standards and regulatory compliance.
Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with product management, QA, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business objectives. Communicate project status, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership.
Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements, adopt emerging technologies, and foster a culture of innovation.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• Experience: 15+ years in software development, with at least 5+ years in engineering leadership roles.
• Strong technical background in Java, Python, or modern programming languages. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible). • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices. AWS certification