At H&P, our people are our strength.

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager with a strong background in Cloud based Software development using C# &  Java to lead and deliver high-quality solutions on time and within budget.

The Software Engineering Manager, is an integral part of the H&P India Software Engineering Group and will successfully and consistently plan, execute, monitor, and deliver impactful and strategically aligned projects at Helmerich & Payne. 

The Software Engineering Manager partners with the Electrical & Controls, Product Management, IT Infrastructure & Digital Operations teams to determine strategic direction and communicate that to all key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. 

Location: Noida/Goa India

Work Type: On-Site

What you will do:

• (Software PM): Requires understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC), programming concepts, and technical dependencies to make informed decisions. 

• Lead a team of experienced R&D software Engineers to develop, test & deploy high quality enterprise software/systems/products using C#, Java and Cloud computing technologies like Kubernetes, AWS or Microsoft Azure.

• Ensure software system architecture provides a strong, solid basis for quality software, maintainability, future-capable and ability to delivery small features independently and rapidly.

• Organizes, manages, and implements projects by achieving objectives through key results.
• Champion an Agile Mindset by promoting adaptability, transparency, and continuous improvement across all project phases. 
• Utilizing a Servant Leadership mindset actively supports and empowers teams by removing blockers quickly, enabling progress without unnecessary delays. 
• Foster self-organizing teams by creating an environment where teams take ownership of delivery, collaborate effectively, and make decisions autonomously. 
• Encourage short feedback loops and iterative development to accelerate value delivery and respond to changing business needs enabling rapid iteration. 
• Understand CI/CD Principles by demonstrating familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines to ensure rapid, reliable deployments. 
• Advocate for and leverage automated testing frameworks to maintain quality at speed.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of common CI/CD and DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) and their role in enabling high-tempo delivery.
• Demonstrate a metrics-driven approach to results using indicators such as: 
  • Velocity: Monitor team throughput across sprints to assess predictability and capacity planning.
  • Burndown Charts: Use sprint and release burndown charts to visualize progress against commitments and identify scope creep early.
  • Cycle Time & Lead Time: Analyze how quickly work items move from start to completion to uncover bottlenecks and improve flow.
  • Quality Metrics: Incorporate defect rates, test coverage into decision-making to maintain delivery quality
• Ensures project objectives align to overall strategic company objectives.
• Partners with IT Infrastructure, Operations, Development, and Technology teams to define and execute plans to support the deployment and scalability of solutions.
• Manages multiple large-scale projects across various portfolios successfully & simultaneously on a consistent basis.
• Understanding and experience in requirements/scope management, Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Backlog Grooming, Sprint Review/Retrospectives.
• Strong collaborative skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both technical teams and non-technical business users.
• Demonstrates the H&P company values: Actively C.A.R.E., Service Attitude, Innovative Spirit, and Teamwork.

What you will need:

• Requires bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics or Electrical Engineering
• Proven experience as a Software Engineering Manager in software Products development environments.
• 15+ years of experience with significant depth in SDLC of enterprise-class products, microservices architecture, cloud computing, containers technology, and cloud-scale design.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under tight timelines. 
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!