Software Development Manager
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent ( Second Shift (Afternoon) )
Job Location
Karachi
Assignment Detail
Industry
Information Technology
Total Position
1
Department
R&D
Gender
No Preference
Minimum Education
Bachelors
Career Level
Experienced Professional
Required Experience
7 Years - 9 Years
Apply By
Jan 29, 2025
Posted On
Oct 29, 2024
Job Description
The Division
BEC Legal Systems is hiring for a Development Manager position with responsibility for our Contour staff. Our company is in undergoing a transition from traditional client/server development on Windows to hosted Web software development using Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of Web, Windows, and Microsoft Office developers and will work closely with senior managers and leaders to guide development of the next generation of BEC software for the Web.
The Position
We are looking for Software Development Manager​ with experience and expertise in developing robust and scalable solutions, self-directed and self-motivated individual with strong technical skills and demonstrated verbal and written skills. This person should have superior interpersonal and communications skills and has experience in working in a team-based development environment.
The chosen candidate will work out of the Contour Software Karachi resource center office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.
Job Responsibilities:
BEC Legal Systems is hiring for a Development Manager position with responsibility for our Contour staff. Our company is in undergoing a transition from traditional client/server development on Windows to hosted Web software development using Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of Web, Windows, and Microsoft Office developers and will work closely with senior managers and leaders to guide development of the next generation of BEC software for the Web.
The Position
We are looking for Software Development Manager​ with experience and expertise in developing robust and scalable solutions, self-directed and self-motivated individual with strong technical skills and demonstrated verbal and written skills. This person should have superior interpersonal and communications skills and has experience in working in a team-based development environment.
The chosen candidate will work out of the Contour Software Karachi resource center office, as an extension of the division-based R&D department.
Job Responsibilities:
- Act as guide and mentor for BEC's development team
- Collaborate with other R&D leaders to develop sprints and related metrics/reporting to ensure that assigned tasks are achievable, and that work is completed on time and to specifications
- Build a culture of continuous growth and improvement within the team
- Create and prioritize work items
- Ensure product quality, consistency, and performance of deliverables by conducting code reviews and guiding team discussions
- Develop and promote best practices for the team
- Hold team lunches and other events to build and maintain team morale
- Act as advocate for R&D staff by identifying opportunities for future growth, recommending promotions, etc.
- A track record of success in leading, training, and mentoring software developers; at least two years as a team lead or manager for Web development teams
- Prior experience as a Web developer is required. Strong understanding of Web development concepts, including experience with Angular and TypeScript
- Experience creating, conducting, and reviewing sprints
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A positive, diplomatic, and professional demeanor; high emotional intelligence
- Knowledge or understanding of Microsoft Azure technologies related to Web and API development
- Familiarity with CI/CD and containerization concepts and toolchains
- Knowledge of SQL
Nice-to-have Skills:
- Experience with, or basic understanding of, Windows Forms development
- Familiarity with ETL and reporting tools
- Familiarity with the Office JavaScript API or Python
Exciting Benefits we offer:
- Market-leading Salary
- Medical Coverage – Self & Dependents
- Parents Medical Coverage
- Provident Fund
- Employee Performance-based bonuses
- Home Internet Subsidy
- Conveyance Allowance
- Profit Sharing Plan [Tenured Employees Only]
- Life Benefit
- Child Care Facility
- Company Provided Lunch/Dinner
- Professional Development Budget
- Recreational area for in-house games
- Sporadic On-shore training opportunities
- Friendly work environment
- Leave Encashment
