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Manager - Software Engineering
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Location

India

Type

full-time

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About this role

Why Ryan?

  • Global Award-Winning Culture

  • Flexible Work Environment

  • Generous Paid Time Off

  • World-Class Benefits and Compensation

  • Rapid Growth Opportunities

  • Company Sponsored Two-Way Transportation

  • Exponential Career Growth

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Engineer – Full Stack to join our high-performing technology team. This is a deeply technical, hands-on role suited for someone who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, takes ownership of software architecture and coding decisions, and contributes meaningfully across the product lifecycle—from design and integration to testing and CI/CD.

As a Staff Engineer, you will serve as a senior individual contributor, expected to independently architect and develop sophisticated software systems while guiding technical choices, mentoring/technical-coaching of peers, and championing engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Engineering

  • Design, architect, and implement robust full-stack application components using .NET Core, C#, ReactJS, TypeScript, MS SQL Server, Azure Storage, Redis, Containerization, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud-Native Services and Azure Pipelines for CI/CD.
  • Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into performant software systems.
  • Lead by example in writing clean, well-documented, and scalable code; contribute to and improve the overall codebase quality.
  • Review code to ensure correct functionality, potential holistic solutions, identify unexpected side effects, and conforming to documented standards.

Software Design & Architecture

  • Own the design of complex software components and interfaces; produce detailed design documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess functionality, interoperability, and scalability of evolving architecture.
  • Adapt existing architecture to meet changes in requirements and modernize legacy patterns.

Application Integration & Middleware

  • Identify integration opportunities across internal and external systems using APIs and middleware.
  • Conduct feasibility analysis and implement secure, efficient, API-level integration across platforms.
  • Troubleshoot and refine cross-platform interactions, ensuring data consistency and system integrity.

Emerging Technology & Innovation

  • Stay ahead of technology trends; assess their relevance and viability to solve business challenges.
  • Execute research and POCs to validate new tools and frameworks, influence tech stack decisions.

Cloud-Native Engineering

  • Draft and implement cloud deployment specifications based on business use cases, security needs, and scalability targets.
  • Drive infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and serverless/cloud-native practices aligned with Cloud Computing best practices.

CI/CD & Configuration Management

  • Automate builds, tests, and deployments using Azure DevOps.
  • Configure, test, and troubleshoot multi-platform deployments, own pipeline architecture, optimization and release governance.
  • Identify and automate repeatable tasks in the release cycle to increase reliability and velocity.

Product & User Journey Thinking

  • Participate in cross-functional walkthroughs and requirement gathering for high-complexity features.
  • Analyze user journey performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend architectural or code-level improvements.
  • Bridge product design with engineering execution to ensure user-centric implementation.

Testing & Quality Engineering

  • Design and implement manual and automated test cases across integration, system, and performance layers.
  • Define test strategies, write reusable test scripts, and conduct root cause analysis for test failures.
  • Continuously improve test coverage, reliability, and feedback loops within the development lifecycle.

Project Contribution & Collaboration

  • Lead small to mid-sized technical initiatives and contribute actively to project planning, estimations, and reviews.
  • Collaborate across teams including Product, QA, DevOps, and UI/UX to ensure successful delivery and technical alignment.
  • Provide mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of engineering excellence and peer learning.

Required Competencies

Technical Strength

  • Deep full-stack development experience with  .NET Core, C#, ReactJS, TypeScript, MS SQL Server, Azure Storage, Redis, Containerization, Kubernetes, Azure Cloud-Native Services
  • Strong understanding of software design patterns, architecture principles, and secure coding practices.
  • Experience building, integrating, and optimizing cloud-native and API-first applications.

Engineering Competencies

  • Programming & Coding: Translate business requirements into modular, testable code; conduct in-depth code reviews.
  • Software Design & Architecture: Build functional and scalable designs that align with broader system goals.
  • Integration & Middleware: Execute system integration using APIs and middleware; ensure smooth interoperability.
  • Testing & Automation: Define test criteria, implement automated and manual testing, and close quality gaps early.
  • DevOps & CI/CD: Manage full software lifecycle through automated pipelines and release orchestration.
  • Emerging Tech Research: Conduct hands-on research and assessment of new technologies for business relevance.
  • User Journey & Product Fit: Optimize user journeys through architecture, design, and performance tuning.

Mindset & Collaboration

  • Independent, analytical thinker who takes ownership of technical decisions and deliverables.
  • Strong cross-functional communication and ability to work collaboratively across engineering and business functions.
  • Comfortable in a high-ownership, fast-paced, and delivery-focused environment.
  • Willingness to follow coding standards and styles.

What You Bring

  • 9+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a strong focus on full-stack development
  • Proven expertise in designing and delivering scalable, resilient, and maintainable systems in cloud-native environments
  • Ability to work large code-base and assess the impact of change
  • Deep understanding of system architecture, API design, and modern CI/CD and DevOps practices
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems independently and drive technical excellence across teams
  • Attention to details and ability to manage a large code-base
  • Experience mentoring engineers, conducting design reviews, and setting high coding standards
  • Passion for exploring emerging technologies and driving their practical application in business-critical systems
  • Awareness when progress has stalled or the solution expands scope unexpectedly and a willingness to ask for help or confirmation.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a company where innovation meets real-world impact. We’re building something meaningful, and we want your expertise to help shape the future of our platform. Expect a collaborative environment, intelligent peers, and the opportunity to make technical and business decisions that matter.

Other facts

Tech stack
Full Stack Development,Software Architecture,C#,ReactJS,TypeScript,MS SQL Server,Azure,Kubernetes,DevOps,CI/CD,API Integration,Cloud-Native Services,Testing,Mentorship,Problem Solving,Collaboration

About Ryan

Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. With global headquarters in Plano, Texas, the Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. Ryan is an 11-time recipient of the International Service Excellence Award from the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA) for its commitment to world-class client service. Empowered by the dynamic myRyan work environment, which is widely recognized as the most innovative in the tax services industry, Ryan’s multidisciplinary team of more than 6,500 professionals and associates serves over 77,000 clients in more than 80 countries, including many of the world’s most prominent Global 5000 companies. More information about Ryan can be found at ryan.com.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The role involves designing, architecting, and implementing full-stack application components while mentoring peers and ensuring engineering excellence. The Staff Engineer will also lead technical initiatives and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

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Why join Ryan as a Manager - Software Engineering?

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