Department : Product Development.

Location : India Resident (0008).

This role will be based in Pune, with an in-office requirement.

Candidates located in or willing to relocate to Pune are encouraged to apply.

As a Software Development Manager, you will join a leadership team dedicated to coaching and mentoring talented developers in a fast-paced, agile SaaS environment.

In this role, you will have a direct impact on product delivery, team development, and overall employee engagement.

Our developer-focused culture empowers engineers to be self-motivated and take ownership of their work.

We value passionate leaders who are eager to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of our product in a rapidly growing space.

How You'll Make An Impact :

- Lead, grow, mentor, and support one or more development teams, fostering both technical and professional development.

- Partner closely with Product Managers and Architects to define team roadmaps, priorities, and measurable goals.

- Cultivate and strengthen a culture of inclusion and belonging through regular 1 : 1s, team interactions, and leadership practices.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Support, Customer Success, Product Management, and Professional Services to align priorities and outcomes.

- Drive delivery against product roadmaps by ensuring high standards of quality, predictability, and execution.

- Lead by example, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, open feedback, and accountability.

- Manage team performance, including goal setting, performance reviews, and career development planning.

- Support hiring efforts by attracting, interviewing, and onboarding top engineering talent.

- Identify and remove technical and organizational blockers to enable team productivity.

- Monitor team health, engagement, and capacity, taking proactive steps to maintain a sustainable pace.

- Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership.

- Take on leadership role for cross team initiatives within product and technology department.

- Drive the adoption of AI-driven development practices and innovative tooling to enhance engineering productivity, streamline workflows, and accelerate high-quality software delivery.

We'd Love to See :

- 10+ years of experience in software development.

- With 2+ years of experience managing and leading software development teams (or operating in a similar leadership capacity).

- Proven ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the software development lifecycle.

- Demonstrated experience delivering against SaaS product roadmaps and continuously improving software delivery practices.

- Strong track record in recruiting, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering talent.

- Hands-on experience working within Agile software development environments.

- Solid technical background with the ability to guide architectural discussions and make informed technical decisions.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences.

- Strong track record in mentoring engineers and leading effective project planning and execution.

- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to align technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Interest in AI and willingness to explore AI-driven solutions to enhance performance and drive efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional) :

- Experience leading BI and analytics initiatives, including overseeing the delivery of Power BI solutions in an enterprise environment.

- Strong understanding of Power BI capabilities, including DAX and Power Query (M).

- Proven ability to define and drive BI, data, and analytics roadmaps aligned with business strategy and evolving industry trends.

- Actively stays informed on advancements in Business Intelligence, cloud, DevOps, and AI, and incorporates relevant innovations into team direction and planning.

- Familiarity with Azure cloud ecosystems and data platforms, with the ability to make strategic decisions around architecture, security, and compliance.

- Exposure to AI-driven analytics and emerging capabilities within Power BI and the Microsoft ecosystem, with an ability to identify opportunities for business impact.