Manager for Software Development (Azure - Cloud Environment)

About The Job:

• We are seeking an experienced Manager – Software Development to lead a team of software engineers in designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise applications hosted on Microsoft Azure.
• The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in cloud-native application development, people management, Agile methodologies, and Azure cloud services.
• The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, ensure timely project delivery, mentor development teams, and collaborate with business stakeholders to deliver scalable and secure cloud-based solutions.

Essential Job Functions:
Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, technical leads, and QA engineers.
• Conduct performance reviews, coaching, and career development discussions.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing engineering culture.
• Manage project planning, resource allocation, and sprint execution.

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Microsoft technologies.
• Drive software architecture decisions for scalable cloud solutions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and software quality.
• Review technical designs and participate in code reviews.

Azure Cloud

• Design and manage cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Implement scalable, secure, and highly available Azure solutions.
• Work with Azure App Services, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure SQL Database, Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, Azure Key Vault, Azure Monitor, and Azure DevOps.
• Optimize cloud performance, reliability, and operational costs.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Automate deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform preferred).
• Monitor production environments and ensure system reliability.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide project status updates, risk assessments, and technical recommendations.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with organizational security policies.
• Implement authentication and authorization using Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD).
• Support audit, governance, disaster recovery, and business continuity initiatives.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an advantage.

Experience

• 10–15 years of software development experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing software development teams.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale cloud applications.

Required Technical Skills

• C#
• .NET Core / .NET 6+
• ASP.NET Core Web API
• REST APIs
• Microsoft Azure
• Azure App Services
• Azure Functions
• Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Storage
• Azure Service Bus
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Git
• SQL Server
• Microservices Architecture
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect
• Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)

Preferred Skills

• Terraform or Bicep
• Event-driven architecture
• Azure API Management
• Redis Cache
• Application Insights
• Azure Monitor
• PowerShell
• Python (preferred)
• SonarQube
• GitHub Actions
• AI and Azure OpenAI integration (preferred)

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading Agile/Scrum teams.
• Excellent decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• Scrum Master Certification (preferred)
• PMP Certification (preferred)

Key Competencies

• Technical Leadership
• Cloud Architecture
• Software Engineering
• Team Development
• Agile Delivery
• DevOps
• Strategic Thinking
• Risk Management
• Project Management
• Continuous Improvement

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About VARITE: VARITE is a global staffing and IT consulting company providing technical consulting and team augmentation services to Fortune 500 Companies in USA, UK, CANADA and INDIA. VARITE is currently a primary and direct vendor to the leading corporations in the verticals of Networking, Cloud Infrastructure, Hardware and Software, Digital Marketing and Media Solutions, Clinical Diagnostics, Utilities, Gaming and Entertainment, and Financial Services.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

VARITE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.