Job Title: Engineering Manager - Enterprise SaaS (Azure / .NET 8 / SQL Server / REST API)
Location:
Chennai
Job Type:
Full-time
Industry:
SaaS / EdTech
Experience Level:
10+ years (3+ years in Engineering Management)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced
Engineering Manager
to lead the development and customization of our Enterprise Learning Management SaaS platform
. This role will oversee a team of full-stack developers, coordinate custom client implementations, and ensure high-quality delivery using a modern Microsoft stack (.NET 8, Azure, SQL Server, REST APIs). The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in enterprise software systems and experience managing teams in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of full-stack developers (front-end & back-end).
Allocate resources effectively to support ongoing product development and client-specific customizations.
Conduct performance reviews, foster growth, and uphold development best practices.
Technical Oversight
Provide architectural guidance for scalable, secure, and maintainable systems using .NET 8, Azure, and SQL Server.
Oversee the development and integration of RESTful APIs.
Ensure platform reliability and maintainability through robust engineering and DevOps processes.
Customization & Delivery
Manage and prioritize customer-specific platform customizations, ensuring alignment with core product strategy.
Collaborate with Product Managers and Implementation teams to define technical solutions for customer requirements.
Oversee timelines, scope, and quality of deliverables for both platform development and enterprise-level implementations.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams including Sales Engineering, Customer Success, and Product.
Support pre-sales activities by advising on technical feasibility and customization efforts.
Process & Quality Management
Drive continuous improvement through code reviews, test automation, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, data security, and privacy regulations (e.g., FERPA, GDPR).
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Expertise
Proficient in
.NET 8 / C#
, SQL Server
, and REST API design
. Strong experience with
Azure cloud services
(App Services, Azure SQL, Blob Storage, etc.). Solid understanding of microservices, distributed systems, and multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
Leadership & Communication
Proven track record of leading software engineering teams (5-10 developers).
Strong project management skills with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience
8+ years of software development experience.
3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
Experience in EdTech or enterprise SaaS platforms is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as
React
, Angular
, or Blazor
. Experience with customization frameworks or plugin-based architectures.
Exposure to learning standards (SCORM, xAPI) or LMS integration (LTI, SSO).