A Software Development Manager (SDM) leads engineering teams to design, build,
and deploy software products. They bridge the gap between technical execution
and business goals, balancing project delivery with team mentoring,
architectural oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

* People Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage the performance of a team of
software engineers. Conduct 1-on-1s, set career development goals, and foster
a healthy, inclusive culture.
* Project Delivery: Own the software development life cycle (SDLC) from
conception through architecture, testing, and deployment. Manage backlogs,
prioritize features, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within
budget
* Technical Strategy: Guide system design, code quality, and technical vision.
Ensure adoption of best practices like Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps
* Cross-Functional Collaboration:



Act as the liaison between your technical
team, product managers, upper management, and external stakeholders

Essential Requirements

* Education & Experience: Typically a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer
Science or a related field, combined with 10+ years of overall software
engineering experience.
* Leadership Track: 3–5+ years in a formal engineering management or technical
lead role, showcasing a track record of scaling high-performing teams.
* Technical Chops: Hands-on background in contemporary programming languages (e.g.,
Java, Python, C++), distributed systems architecture, and cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, GCP).
* Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and strategic
problem-solving abilities.

📌 Technology Leader-Software Engineering-SUPPORT SERVICES-CTO (Mumbai)
🏢 Kotak
📍 Mumbai