Software Development Manager

Job Description

Team Leadership & People Management Manage, mentor, and support a team of software developers, fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Conduct regular 1:1s and career development conversations to support individual growth and team engagement. Promote a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team environment. Oversee performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and performance reviews. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Project & Product Delivery Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, and timelines. Translate business requirements into technical epics and stories, and drive end-to-end development. Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software through effective planning, prioritization, and execution. Coordinate with QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery and validation. Technical Leadership Define technical direction for mainframe application development and modernization. Align z/OS development initiatives with enterprise architecture and business goals. Implement and enforce security best practices on z/OS (e.g., RACF, encryption) Provide technical guidance and direction on architecture, design, and implementation. Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and development methodologies. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform technical strategy. Preferably having experience in z/OS / Mainframe Industry Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a point of contact for technical escalations and customer issues. Ensure alignment between engineering efforts and business goals. Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders clearly and effectively Required education Bachelor's Degree Preferred education Master's Degree Required technical and professional expertise Atleast 15 Years of Experience is Software development with 5 years of experience in Management Technical Leadership Define technical direction for mainframe application development and modernization. Align z/OS development initiatives with enterprise architecture and business goals. Implement and enforce security best practices on z/OS (e.g., RACF, encryption) Provide technical guidance and direction on architecture, design, and implementation. Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and development methodologies. Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to inform technical strategy. Preferably having experience in z/OS / Mainframe Industry Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a point of contact for technical escalations and customer issues. Ensure alignment between engineering efforts and business goals. Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders clearly and effectively