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VitalHub Innovations Lab is looking for an experienced Manager – Software Engineering to lead and inspire our software engineering teams in Sri Lanka. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless delivery of innovative software solutions, guiding teams toward technical excellence, and aligning development efforts with our global business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction to engineering teams, set goals aligned with business priorities, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Architects, Tech Leads, and Engineers. Oversee resource allocation, performance reviews, time tracking, and productivity reporting.
• Guide teams in adopting scalable, secure, and robust solutions. Maintain coding standards, advocate for best practices, and stay current with emerging technologies.
• Collaborate in design and development, contribute to prototypes, review code, and step in hands-on when required.
• Build strong relationships with product managers, engineering leads, and leadership teams. Ensure effective communication of project progress and risks.
• Participate in recruitment, interviews, and onboarding. Promote R&D and engineering working groups.
• Drive process improvements, promote Agile and DevOps practices, and invest in personal and team professional growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in Agile software development and modern engineering practices.
• Proven experience managing product engineering teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in recruiting, mentoring, and developing top engineering talent.
• Hands-on technical expertise with the ability to support teams in solving complex challenges.
• Proven experience in managing mobile development teams would be an added advantage.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and driving technical excellence.