Mgr Software Engineering
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LocationBangalore, Karnataka, India
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Experience12+ yrs
DepartmentEngineering
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live19h ago
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Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience
More than 12 years of technology industry experience, including at least 5 years in software development and/or design, along with proven engineering leadership experience
Previous people management, engineering management, or technical leadership experience
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices
Experience managing delivery, team performance, stakeholder expectations, and competing priorities
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams
Knowledge of product security and secure software development practices
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Experience developing enterprise-grade or business-critical software
Exposure to payments, fintech, banking technology, or another regulated environment
Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms, test automation, and observability
Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in India on a full-time basis. This position does not offer employment visa or work permit sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills
DevOps
CI/CD
cloud platforms
test automation
observability
About the role
Manager, Software Engineering
Location: Bangalore, India
Employment Type: Full-time
About the company
Powering the World’s Payments Ecosystem
ACI Worldwide powers the payments ecosystem globally, and our people power ACI. Here, you’ll collaborate, innovate, and grow in a global technology environment where your work makes a visible impact.
As a Manager, Software Engineering, you will lead a talented engineering team supporting our Product Engineering team. You’ll combine people leadership, technical understanding, and delivery management to build secure, reliable, and high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
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Lead, coach, and develop a team of software engineers.
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Manage engineering priorities, resources, risks, and delivery commitments.
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Support employees through regular feedback, performance reviews, career development, and training plans.
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Partner with product, architecture, quality engineering, security, and global engineering teams.
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Guide the development and maintenance of software products in alignment with business and customer needs.
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Promote strong engineering practices, automation, continuous improvement, and responsible use of AI-enabled development tools.
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Ensure product security, compliance, and secure software development lifecycle practices.
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Identify and resolve technical, operational, and delivery challenges.
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Participate in management escalation and on-call support when required.
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Follow all corporate policies, including the ACI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
Requirements
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
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More than 12 years of technology industry experience, including at least 5 years in software development and/or design, along with proven engineering leadership experience.
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Previous people management, engineering management, or technical leadership experience.
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Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and modern engineering practices.
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Experience managing delivery, team performance, stakeholder expectations, and competing priorities.
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Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work effectively with global and cross-functional teams.
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Knowledge of product security and secure software development practices.
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Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to have
Preferred Experience
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Experience developing enterprise-grade or business-critical software.
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Exposure to payments, fintech, banking technology, or another regulated environment.
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Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms, test automation, and observability.
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Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams.
Core Capabilities
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Ensure Accountability
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Drive Results
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Customer Focus
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Cultivate Innovation
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Collaborate
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Courage
Legal
Work Authorization
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in India on a full-time basis. This position does not offer employment visa or work permit sponsorship now or in the future.
Benefits
Join Us
We offer opportunities for professional growth, career development, and a competitive compensation and benefits package in an innovative and collaborative global environment.
Ready to help transform the payments ecosystem? Learn more at the ACI Worldwide website.
ACI Worldwide is a global leader in mission-critical, real-time payments software. Our proven, secure and scalable software solutions enable leading corporations, fintechs and financial disruptors to process and manage digital payments, power omni-commerce payments, present and process bill payments, and manage fraud and risk. We combine our global footprint with a local presence to drive the real-time digital transformation of payments and commerce.