Linedata - Application Development Manager - Python/React.js

Role : Application Development Manager

Job Description :

We are seeking a technical heavyweight to join as AVP/VP of Software Development. This is a "Player-Coach" role - you will not just manage spreadsheets and timelines; you will architect solutions, review code, and actively contribute to the codebase while leading a team of high-performing specialists.

Key Responsibilities :

Hands-On Delivery & Engineering :

• Active Coding : Directly contribute to critical modules of the application stack (Python, React, nodeJs) to set the standard for code quality and design patterns.
• Code Reviews : Act as the final gatekeeper for complex pull requests, ensuring clean, efficient, and secure code.
• Debugging & Firefighting : Lead the triage of critical production incidents, utilizing deep system knowledge to diagnose root causes that junior engineers cannot resolve.
• Proof of Concepts (PoC) : Personally build and validate PoCs for new technologies (AI/ML integration, Cloud migration) before handing them off to the team for scaling.

Architecture & Technical Strategy :

• System Design : Architect scalable, high-availability solutions for investment management workflows, making authoritative decisions on microservices vs. monolith, data consistency models, and cloud-native patterns.
• Tech Roadmap : Define the long-term technical vision, ensuring the platform evolves from Cloud (AWS) server architecture to serverless.
• Innovation : Evaluate and implement cutting-edge tools (e.g., AI-driven analytics, Serverless compute) to maintain competitive advantage.

Team Leadership & Mentorship :

• Technical Mentorship : Go beyond "people management" by specifically coaching developers on how to write better code, optimize queries, and structure applications.
• Culture of Excellence : Foster a "builder's culture" where engineering rigour is paramount.
• Resource Management : Optimize team allocation, identifying skill gaps and personally conducting technical training sessions where necessary.

Delivery Management & Stakeholder Alignment :

• Project Execution : Own the full SDLC. Translate high-level business goals from executive leadership into executable technical specs.
• Stakeholder Management : Collaborate with Product Managers and Operations Heads to manage expectations, balancing feature requests with technical debt reduction.
• Risk Mitigation : Proactively identify architectural risks and single points of failure, implementing code-level safeguards.

Tech Stack :

• Python, React, Node.js, AWS, AI/ML tools, Serverless compute.

Requirements :

• Experience : 10 - 20 years in software development, with at least 5 years in a hybrid Lead/Architect role.
• Education : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Good to Have :

• Understanding of Front, Middle, and Back office systems.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2 / ISO27001 / HIPAA) in cloud context.