Summary of the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in Cloud based Software development using C# & Java to lead and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget. The Software Engineering Manager, is an integral part of the H&P India Software Engineering Group and will successfully and consistently plan, execute, monitor, and deliver impactful and strategically aligned projects at Helmerich & Payne. The Software Engineering Manager partners with the Electrical & Controls, Product Management, IT Infrastructure & Digital Operations teams to determine strategic direction and communicate that to all key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Role: Manager, Software Development

Job Location: Noida / Goa, India

Work Model: Hybrid

Company: www.helmerichpayne.com

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Product Management, Electrical Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Operations, and other technology teams to translate business requirements into scalable software solutions.
Provide technical and people leadership to a team of experienced R&D Software Engineers responsible for developing, testing, and deploying high-quality enterprise software products and systems using technologies such as C#, Java, and cloud platforms including Kubernetes, GCP, and Microsoft Azure.
Apply strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), programming concepts, and technical dependencies to make informed engineering and delivery decisions.
Promote innovation by Identify, evaluate new technologies and drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-powered software development tools, automation, and productivity improvements to enhance engineering effectiveness.
Partner with architects and senior engineers to define and evolve software architecture that enables scalability, maintainability, reliability, and rapid delivery of future capabilities.
Promote engineering excellence through design reviews, coding standards, best practices, technical debt management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure software solutions are designed with security, performance, reliability, and operational readiness in mind.
Encourage short feedback loops and iterative development practices to accelerate value delivery and respond quickly to changing business needs.
Utilize engineering and delivery metrics to improve predictability, quality, and team effectiveness, including Velocity, Burndown Charts, Cycle Time & Lead Time & Quality Metrics i.e. defect trends, escape defect defects, test coverage, automation coverage.
Build a high-performing engineering culture through coaching, mentoring, career development, performance feedback, and continuous learning opportunities.
Utilize a Servant Leadership mindset by empowering teams, removing blockers, and enabling engineers to deliver value efficiently.
Organize, manage, and execute projects by establishing clear objectives, measurable key results, and effective execution strategies.
Demonstrate working knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Azure DevOps to enable high-tempo software delivery.
Partner with Quality Engineering teams to improve automation, defect prevention, and overall product quality.
Demonstrates the H&P company values.

Required Skills & Education:

Requires bachelor's degree in computer science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in software Products development environments.
15+ years of experience with significant depth in SDLC of enterprise-class products, microservices architecture, cloud computing, containers technology, and cloud-scale design.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

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