IND-Pune-Smartworks, India
Location: Pune, India
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager of Product Software Engineering to join our expanding technology team. In this role, you will manage cross functional teams of developers in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications. You will be engaged in both the strategy and execution of product development, leverage your deep technical expertise and understanding of the platform and service ecosystem to drive innovation and informed decision-making.
This role requires a strong blend of technical depth, people leadership, and strategic thinking, along with active engagement throughout the engineering lifecycle. While it is not focused on day-to-day coding, the ideal candidate brings substantial hands-on development experience and remains closely involved in technical decision-making, guiding architecture and design, periodically reviewing code, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating with the team to evaluate implementation approaches.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering culture, championing best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software aligned with business objectives. Success in this position requires a proactive, self-driven approach and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional teams of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Work closely with the teams to oversee the development of web applications using .NET, Angular, PHP and SQL
Define and execute product engineering strategy in alignment with organizational objectives
Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, design, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Ensure application scalability, security, performance, and reliability through sound engineering practices
Drive adoption of modern development methodologies, tools, and frameworks
Establish and enforce coding standards, unit tests, code reviews, and best practices
Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery commitments
Identify technical risks and implement mitigation strategies
Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
12+ years of progressive software development experience, including deep hands-on expertise in technologies such as .NET, Angular, PHP and SQL
5+ years of experience in engineering leadership or management roles, including at least 2 years in managerial capacity leading cross-functional or multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design
Experience building and maintaining secure, high-performance web applications
Proficiency with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and modern web technologies
Demonstrated ability to lead teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Required Qualifications
Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies
Experience with microservices architecture
Exposure to application monitoring and performance tuning
Experience in a product-driven or SaaS environment
To maintain a fair and genuine hiring process, we kindly ask that all candidates participate in interviews without the assistance of AI tools or external prompts. Our interview process is designed to assess your individual skills, experiences, and communication style. We value authenticity and want to ensure we’re getting to know you—not a digital assistant. To help maintain this integrity, we ask to remove virtual backgrounds and include in-person interviews in our hiring process. Please note that use of AI-generated responses or third-party support during interviews will be grounds for disqualification from the recruitment process.
Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.
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