Senior Manager - Software Engineering
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Senior Manager (Software Engineering) plays a crucial role in leading the development of various core retail systems that enable Makro business, ranging from Product Information systems, Pricing & Promotion Systems, Supply Chain, and Point-of-Sale system. You will lead multiple teams of software engineers and QAs and work closely with Product Owners and business subject matter experts.
Responsibilities
Execution Leadership
Define clear priorities and roadmaps to align projects with business goals.
Distribute tasks, track milestones, and address bottlenecks for smooth delivery.
Collaborate with product teams, PMs, and stakeholders to assess feasibility and scope.
Strengthen cross-team alignment between business needs and technology execution.
Project Management
Manage software development projects end-to-end, ensuring timely, budget-conscious delivery.
Develop and refine project management frameworks for structured execution.
Identify risks early, implement mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
Drive collaboration between development, infrastructure, and business units.
Provide leadership with high-level reports and insights.
Technical Leadership
Set strategic direction in software development, ensuring best practices.
Review code and technical designs for scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Champion Agile, DevOps, and automation methodologies.
Stay updated on emerging technologies to drive innovation.
People Leadership
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and learning.
Mentor team members, empowering career growth and ownership.
Promote collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
10+ years of experience across multiple roles such as software engineer, tech lead, and software engineering/Development Manager.
Technical stack agnostic. Strong technical background across frontend, backend, cloud platforms, and software architecture.
Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working in E-Commerce, Retail, and Warehousing domain would be an advantage.