Sr. Software Developer/Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

Project & Team Management

• Plan, manage, and deliver multiple concurrent client projects within defined timelines, budget, and scope.

• Define and monitor KPIs for project progress, milestones, and deliverables.

• Supervise a cross-functional team of developers, database engineers, and analysts by providing mentorship and performance feedback.

• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions effectively to stakeholders and management.

• Align team resources with project priorities and ensure balanced workload distribution.

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define product architecture, frameworks, and coding standards for scalable, secure, and high-performing applications.

• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices for maintainability, security, and performance.

• Evaluate and recommend the right technologies (React, Node, Laravel, Databases, Power Platform, etc.) based on project requirements.

• Ensure system integrations, APIs, and databases are designed for long-term stability.

• Troubleshoot complex technical problems and provide hands-on solutions when required.

Process & Quality Assurance

• Implement Agile/Scrum methodologies for project execution.

• Establish version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and QA frameworks.

• Create technical documentation including system architecture, workflows, and API references.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in coding, testing, and deployment processes.

AI Integration & Innovation

• Research, adopt, and integrate the latest AI and automation tools for software development (e.g., AI-assisted coding, test automation, AI bug detection, and requirements analysis).

• Identify opportunities to improve developer productivity and code quality using AI-driven IDEs, GitHub Copilot, or similar platforms.

• Leverage AI to enhance project management dashboards, documentation automation, and predictive risk analysis.

• Promote innovation by driving adoption of emerging technologies aligned with client needs and market trends.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with the Business Analyst to translate client requirements into technical specifications.

• Collaborate with sales and senior management to provide technical input for client proposals and solution design.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for client escalations and presentations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

• 4-6 years of software development experience with full-stack expertise (React, Node.js, Laravel, Databases).

• 2-5 years in technical leadership/project management roles.

• Proven experience in designing scalable architectures and leading development teams.

• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) preferred.

• Strong understanding of AI-powered development tools and their implementation in real projects.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and inspire teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on mindset.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Building – Ability to inspire, mentor, and grow the development team.

• Technical Expertise – Deep knowledge of software engineering practices, frameworks, and technologies.

• Innovation Mindset – Adoption of AI and emerging tools to enhance efficiency.

• Quality Focused – Strong commitment to code quality, testing, and best practices.

• Client Orientation – Ability to balance technical decisions with business requirements.

• Agility – Strong skills in leading iterative and agile projects in dynamic environments.

Performance Indicators

• On-time and within-budget delivery of projects.

• Improvement in team productivity and code quality.

• Reduction in defect rates and faster deployment cycles through CI/CD and automation.

• Successful integration of AI tools leading to measurable efficiency gains.

• Positive client feedback and repeat business driven by technical excellence.

• Growth of team skills and knowledge under mentorship.

Interested candidates can share there profile on vnavadia@aptbusinessservices.com

Candidates from Ahmedabad location preferred.