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Job Summary The Software Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of software engineers in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring hands-on expertise in modern development technologies and databases. The ideal candidate will have deep technical knowledge in .NET framework, multiple database systems, and AWS data warehousing solutions, while effectively managing team performance, project delivery, and technical strategy

This position requires proven experience leading and collaborating with distributed teams, including offshore development resources across multiple time zones, as well as proficiency in implementing and leveraging modern AI-assisted development tools to enhance team productivity. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software engineers across various skill levels, both onshore and offshore Conduct regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and career development planning Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across distributed teams Set clear goals and expectations aligned with business objectives Manage team capacity, resource allocation, and workload distribution across multiple locations Build and maintain strong relationships with offshore development teams Establish effective communication protocols and workflows for distributed team collaboration Ensure alignment and consistency in development practices across all geographic locations Champion adoption of AI-assisted development tools and best practices across the team Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical guidance and code review oversight for both onshore and offshore teams Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies across all teams Make critical architectural and technical decisions for projects Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability Participate in complex technical problem-solving and troubleshooting Champion technical excellence and software craftsmanship within the team Facilitate knowledge transfer and technical mentoring across distributed teams Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of AI-assisted development tools Establish guidelines for effective and responsible use of AI coding assistants Software Development & Architecture Lead the design and development of scalable, maintainable software solutions Architect applications using .NET framework and related technologies Design and optimize database schemas across SQL and NoSQL platforms Implement data warehousing solutions using AWS services Ensure application performance, security, and reliability Drive technical innovation and modernization initiatives Coordinate technical implementation across onshore and offshore development teams Leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate development and improve code quality Project & Delivery Management Plan and execute software development projects from conception to deployment Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and priorities Manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across distributed teams Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software releases Implement and refine Agile/Scrum development processes Coordinate sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives across time zones Manage handoffs and dependencies between onshore and offshore teams Establish clear documentation and communication practices for asynchronous collaboration Measure and track productivity improvements from AI-assisted development adoption Database & Data Management Oversee database design, implementation, and optimization across multiple platforms Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with regulations Design and implement ETL processes and data pipelines Optimize query performance and database efficiency Manage database migrations and upgrades Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies AI-Assisted Development & Productivity Implement and standardize use of AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor) across the team Train team members on effective prompting and utilization of AI development tools Establish security and compliance guidelines for AI tool usage Monitor and optimize team productivity gains from AI-assisted development Stay informed about emerging AI development tools and their potential applications Balance AI assistance with maintaining core development skills and code quality Ensure code generated by AI tools meets security and quality standards Collaboration & Communication Work closely with cross-functional teams including product, QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders Communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences Provide regular status updates and reports to senior leadership Facilitate knowledge sharing and technical discussions within the team Manage stakeholder expectations and build strong working relationships Maintain effective communication channels with offshore teams using collaboration tools Bridge cultural and time zone differences to ensure smooth team operations Conduct regular video conferences and ensure inclusive team participation Offshore Team Collaboration Manage daily operations and deliverables of offshore development resources Ensure offshore teams have clear requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria Monitor offshore team productivity, code quality, and adherence to standards Address technical blockers and provide timely support to offshore developers Facilitate effective handoffs between onshore and offshore teams Manage escalations and resolve issues arising from distributed development Coordinate training and skill development for offshore team members Roll out AI-assisted development tools to offshore teams with appropriate training Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Establish metrics and KPIs to measure team performance and software quality Drive post-mortem analyses and incorporate learnings into future work Promote testing strategies and quality assurance practices Optimize processes for distributed team efficiency and collaboration Continuously evaluate and improve AI tool integration into development workflows .