Software Engineering Manager

Company Description Kotak Neo is a recognized Great Place to Work® within a stable, well-established financial services group, committed to transparency, ethical conduct, and a strong work ethic. The organization focuses on professional growth through internal training, mentorship, and clear pathways for career advancement and leadership development. Innovation is central to its culture, leveraging cutting-edge technology and digital tools to stay at the forefront of financial markets and operational excellence. Kotak Neo values an inclusive work environment that celebrates diverse perspectives, supports flexible work arrangements, and promotes employee wellness. The company is also deeply engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives, including financial literacy, education, and livelihood programs that uplift underserved communities.
Role Description The Software Engineering Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Mumbai, responsible for leading engineering teams that build and maintain scalable, high-quality software solutions for digital financial services. This role oversees end-to-end software development activities, including requirement analysis, solution design, implementation, code reviews, and deployment, ensuring alignment with business and regulatory requirements. The manager collaborates closely with product, design, operations, and compliance teams to prioritize features, plan releases, and deliver secure and reliable customer-facing applications. Day-to-day responsibilities include mentoring engineers, fostering best practices in software design and distributed systems, managing project timelines and resources, and driving continuous improvement in engineering processes and tooling. The role also involves monitoring system performance, managing technical risk, and promoting a culture of innovation, ownership, and inclusive collaboration within the team.
Qualifications
Strong skills in software development and software design, with experience building secure, scalable applications.
Demonstrated team leadership abilities, including mentoring engineers, facilitating collaboration, and driving performance.
Proficiency in project management, including planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and delivery in agile environments.
Hands-on experience with distributed systems, microservices, or cloud-native architectures.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience working in fintech, financial services, or other highly regulated domains is an advantage.
Knowledge of modern programming languages, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-informed decisions.
Commitment to inclusive leadership, ethical conduct, and fostering a supportive, growth-oriented team culture.

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