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Manager, Software Development Engineering

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Senior level
The Manager of Software Development Engineering will lead application development teams, ensuring the delivery of innovative enterprise applications. They will collaborate with stakeholders, mentor team members, and promote industry best practices while managing cross-functional relationships.
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Your work days are brighter here.

At Workday, it all began with a conversation over breakfast. When our founders met at a sunny California diner, they came up with an idea to revolutionize the enterprise software market. And when we began to rise, one thing that really set us apart was our culture. A culture which was driven by our value of putting our people first. And ever since, the happiness, development, and contribution of every Workmate is central to who we are. Our Workmates believe a healthy employee-centric, collaborative culture is the essential mix of ingredients for success in business. That’s why we look after our people, communities and the planet while still being profitable. Feel encouraged to shine, however that manifests: you don’t need to hide who you are. You can feel the energy and the passion, it's what makes us unique. Inspired to make a brighter work day for all and transform with us to the next stage of our growth journey? Bring your brightest version of you and have a brighter work day here.

About the Team

About the Team
HiredScore is the newest addition to the Workday family!
HiredScore provides deeply integrated AI solutions to F500 recruiting, sourcing, DE&I, and talent management teams. We focus on supercharging our clients' existing tech stack rather than adding and/or replacing. Core AI products include compliant and bias-free candidate scoring for active applicants and automated sourcing of passive candidates from existing ATS, CRM, HCM, VMS and other internal systems.
HiredScore also offers a first-of-its-kind Diversity AI Module that is on the forefront of innovation in the DE&I technology category. A fully customized offering that provides numerous products as part of the solution suite enabling enterprise organizations to truly move the needle on their organizational diversity goals.
We place great value on career growth, learning and collaboration. Employees are our #1 value! We are an agile organization, constantly looking for ways to improve with a focus on the value we deliver to our customers. We work closely with people to acquire fast feedback and achieve the right outcomes.

About the Role

A successful candidate will lead multiple priorities with bold deadlines, be passionate about building high-quality enterprise applications, and be innovative in their approaches to technical delivery, process and operations, and relationship-building.
You are a leader, a coach, and a mentor - you will lead with heart and empathy, inspire your teams, galvanize in times of pressure, and equip teams and team members for success. You are a business leader with a growth mindset - you will use your technical expertise to challenge the status quo, find opportunities for positive change, and work with your partners to ensure sustainable business success for Workday. You will promote a diverse and inclusive environment where employees are happy, energized and engaged, and who are excited to come to work every day.
Responsibilities:

  • Partner and collaborate with multi-functional stakeholders to prioritize, plan and deliver first-rate experiences for Workday customers

  • Drive the activities of application development scrum teams delivering innovative features for customers in key markets outside the United States.

  • Co-ordinate the analysis, design, programming, debugging, and improvement of high-quality Workday product(s)

  • Engage with Development, Product, QA, Automation, Research/UX, Agility, Doc-writing, and Customer Support colleagues - and with Workday customers - to identify, discuss, debate and ultimately solve customer issues in increasingly innovative ways

  • Understand and promote industry-standard methodologies

  • Coach and mentor team members to help them to be at their best, assisting with career growth and personal development

  • Personify and promote the Workday values of Employees, Customer Service, Innovation, Integrity, Fun, and Profitability

About You

Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years in a similar role, managing global teams in a delivery-focused environment.

  • 8+ years of experience developing applications using Cloud-based technologies

  • 8+ years of experience with design and development using an object-oriented language such as Java, Python, C#, C++, etc.

  • Bachelor's degree in a computer related field or equivalent work experience

Other Qualifications:

  • Experience with leading global groups and team leads in a software development context.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, process-focused environment, adept at problem-solving under pressure.

  • Experience in ERP application development is a plus

  • Experience supporting team members career growth and development

  • Proven track record in implementing process improvements in a development setting.

  • Experience working in a delivery organization, with a focus on building solutions for corporate clients within predefined timelines and budgets.

  • Demonstrated ability to present strategic initiatives to senior leadership effectively.

  • Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills in English.

  • Process-focused mindset with a strong problem-solving ability.

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, process-focused environment, adept at problem-solving under pressure.

  • Open and adaptable to ongoing changes in project scope and direction.

  • Availability and flexibility to sometimes work US hours (e.g., evenings).

Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Workday about our Employee Referral process!

Top Skills

C#
C++
Java
Python

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