Technical Manager (Software)

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Technical Manager to lead multiple tech pods within a product module. This role is critical to ensuring the successful and high-quality delivery of the module, driving technical excellence, and fostering collaboration across engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud-native development (preferably Azure), modern databases, and Agile leadership, with hands-on expertise in .NET and React.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor multiple development pods working on enterprise-grade, cloud-native applications
• Drive architecture decisions, enforce coding standards, and promote technical best practices
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and DevOps to ensure seamless delivery and scalability
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) with a focus on quality, performance, and maintainability
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure adherence to Scrum methodologies
• Champion cloud-first development using Azure or other major cloud platforms
• Guide teams in integrating modern databases (SQL/NoSQL), GraphQL APIs, and scalable backend services
• Ensure hands-on technical leadership in .NET and React-based development
• Monitor progress across pods, proactively manage risks, and provide regular updates to the Delivery Head

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
• Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams or pods
• Strong proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP acceptable)
• Hands-on experience with .NET and React
• Experience with Cosmos DB, GraphQL, REST APIs, and microservices architecture
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum
• Ability to lead technical design discussions and conduct code reviews
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure or other cloud certifications
• Experience in DevOps environments with CI/CD tools
• Knowledge of other SQL/NoSQL databases and data integration tools
• Prior experience in building internal enterprise solutions