The Role
Leads software engineering teams and oversees product development, delivery, maintenance, architecture, code quality, and technical standards. Manages project timelines, risks, resources, and stakeholder communication while mentoring engineers and driving Agile/Scrum practices. Partners with product, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, high-performing software. Champions process improvement, automation, CI/CD, testing, deployment efficiency, and alignment between engineering initiatives and business goals.
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TIRED OF WATERFALL ? JOIN the AGILE Revolution !
We need a passionate leader (think maestro) to orchestrate our software projects. You'll use data, agility, and your communication magic to deliver groundbreaking products.
Job Purpose:
Responsible for overseeing the development, delivery, and maintenance of software products or systems. This role combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills, as the manager is expected to guide, mentor, and manage engineering teams, ensuring that software solutions meet both business requirements and technical standards. The Software Engineering Manager is also responsible for driving the technical vision, setting goals, and managing projects from initiation through delivery, while ensuring that software is built to be scalable, maintainable, and performant.
Team Leadership & Development:
- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, conducting regular performance reviews and providing career development guidance.
- Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and accountability.
- Identify skill gaps and organize training or upskilling initiatives.
Technical Oversight:
- Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across multiple projects.
- Ensure adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and help resolve complex technical issues.
Project Management:
- Collaborate with Product Managers, QA, and DevOps to plan, scope, and deliver software projects on time.
- Track project progress, remove roadblocks, and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Manage timelines, risk mitigation, and communication across teams.
Process Improvement:
- Champion Agile/Scrum practices and help optimize development workflows.
- Drive continuous improvement in CI/CD pipelines, testing, and deployment processes.
- Promote automation and DevOps culture for efficiency and speed. Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with business leaders and product teams to translate product requirements into engineering tasks.
- Communicate technical decisions, timelines, and trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders.
- 6. Ensure engineering efforts are aligned with business goals.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Tech-savvy project leader who breathes agile methodologies.
- Data whiz who uses insights to optimize workflows.
- Communication champion who bridges technical & non-technical divides.
- Team motivator who fosters a positive, high-performing environment.
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing projects - timelines, task allocation, reviews etc.
Bonus points for:
- Cloud & project management tools expertise.
- Growth mindset & love for learning new things.
QUALIFICATIONS
- UG education in any [Computer, Electrical, Information Systems Engineering]
- Project management certifications would be an advantage - PMP, CITPM, Scrum Master, COMIT or PRINCE2 certified
- Hands-on Programming experience - scripting or code reviews is a must.
Skills Required
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing projects, including timelines, task allocation, and reviews
- Undergraduate education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Information Systems Engineering
- Hands-on programming experience, including scripting or code reviews
- Project management certification such as PMP, CITPM, Scrum Master, COMIT, or PRINCE2
- Cloud and project management tools expertise
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The Company
What We Do
Dayal Group is a diversified Indian agribusiness focused on improving crop and livestock productivity. It manufactures and markets plant nutrient and water-soluble fertilizers, micronutrients, organic fertilizers, biofertilizers, pesticides, improved and hybrid seeds, and plant growth products. Its animal-feed operations provide nutrition products for dairy cattle, poultry, and aquaculture, supporting farmers with agricultural inputs designed to increase yields.
