Manager - Software Development

As a Manager - Software Development at Accelya based in Pune, your role involves leading and managing a backend development team. You will provide technical guidance, performance management, and career development support to your team. Additionally, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS. Architecting and overseeing microservices deployment using Kubernetes and Docker in production environments will also be part of your responsibilities. - Lead and manage a backend development team - Provide technical guidance, performance management, and career development support - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS - Architect and oversee microservices deployment using Kubernetes and Docker in production environments - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated backend and frontend experiences - Manage and prioritize backend development tasks based on business needs and client requirements - Represent engineering in client discussions, providing updates on backend progress, timelines, and technical feasibility - Take ownership of backend system operations, monitoring, and incident response in collaboration with DevOps teams - Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast, secure, and reliable deployments - Advocate for and enforce software engineering best practices including Test-Driven Development (TDD), clean code, and documentation - Contribute to roadmap planning, capacity forecasting, and budgetary recommendations for backend development resources Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) - Proven experience leading backend development teams in fast-paced, agile environments - Demonstrated success in implementing and maintaining Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices - Hands-on experience with microservices, RESTful API design, and distributed systems architecture Preferred skills for this role include experience working in the airline industry or on airline ticketing platforms, a background in serverless computing and cloud-native design patterns (e.g., AWS Lambda), familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tooling, knowledge of backend system security, performance optimization, and scalability, and experience in managing budgets, vendor relationships, or external technical partners. Accelya offers an open culture and challenging opportunity to satisfy your intellectual needs, flexible working hours, a smart working environment with hybrid remote/office working options, work-life balance, and an excellent, dynamic, and multicultural environment.,