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Software Engineering Team Manager

🇮🇳 Hybrid - Bangalore, Karnataka 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ October 29th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

Pearson is hiring a Software Engineering Team Manager. The manager supervises an operational software development team that delivers web portals and exam delivery software built with .Net, Angular, and Azure, allocating daily tasks and giving real-time support. The role also monitors onboarding and skill development for new team members and holds the team to quality and security standards.

Highlights
  • Manage and coach direct reports, including onboarding new team members and guiding their skill development.
  • Oversee delivery of web portals and exam delivery software using .Net, Angular, Azure, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues as they arise, escalate blockers to higher management, and implement process improvements for quality and efficiency.
  • Experience across DevOps, cloud computing, API management, software design, and data and information security.
  • Proven experience managing software development teams and delivering web-based solutions, with a relevant degree or equivalent experience.
  • Track record of working with Agile teams to improve their processes and increase delivery, including in an onshore/offshore model.
  • Hybrid arrangement with three days per week in the office, in Bangalore or Chennai.

Software Engineering Team Manager Full Description

Job Title: Software Engineering Team Manager
Location: Bangalore/Chennai - Hybrid (3 days in Office per week)
Job Summary:
This Manager will supervise the work of an operational software development team, allocating daily tasks and providing immediate support to ensure projects stay on track. They address coding or system issues as they arise, provide real-time feedback, and monitor the onboarding and skill development of new team members. The role is directly responsible for maintaining standards of quality and consistency within clearly defined processes, ensuring that work meets the functional expectations of the organization. Managers here support the well-being and performance of the team by troubleshooting obstacles, clarifying requirements, and reporting escalated problems to higher management.
They will lead a team delivering web portals and exam delivery software using .Net, Angular, and Azure. Drive operational excellence, support team growth, and ensure high-quality, secure software delivery in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and coach direct reports, supporting onboarding and skill development.
  • Oversee delivery of web portals and exam delivery software, ensuring standards in .Net,
Angular, Azure, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues, escalate blockers, and implement process improvements for quality and efficiency.
Required Skills and Competencies:
  • DevOps, Cloud Computing, API Management, Software Design, Data Security, Information Security (Experienced)
  • Collaboration, Technical Acumen, Problem Solving, Innovation (Effective/Experienced)
  • Adaptability, Learning to Learn, Ethical Responsibility, Resilience Planning(Effective/Experienced)
  • Familiarity with .Net, Angular, Azure, Jira, Confluence
Qualifications (Education & Experience):
  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in software engineering
  • Proven experience managing software development teams
  • Strong track record delivering web-based solutions
  • History of working with Agile teams to improve their processes leading to increased delivery
  • Prior experience with working in a successful onshore/offshore model
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Job: Engineering 

Job Family: TECHNOLOGY