Software and Applications Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, application developers, and technical specialists.
• Direct the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of enterprise applications and business-critical systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements and translate them into detailed technical specifications.
• Ensure projects are delivered within scope, on schedule, and in compliance with quality benchmarks.
• Define and enforce coding standards, development methodologies, and architectural frameworks.
• Oversee integration of applications with APIs, third-party platforms, and internal enterprise systems.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, resolve technical issues, and implement continuous improvements.
• Coordinate with DevOps, QA, and IT teams to maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment practices.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to strengthen the technology landscape.
• Provide periodic reports, performance metrics, and actionable insights to senior management.
• Ensure solutions comply with security, regulatory, and industry best practice standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 8-12 years in software development, including 3-5 years in a managerial or technical leadership capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple software projects and development teams.
• Strong expertise in software architecture, system integration, and enterprise application development.
• Hands-on background with modern programming languages, frameworks, and cloud-based platforms.
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to enterprise application management, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), and analytics tools is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to plan, strategize, and deliver results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.