Senior Software Engineering Manager: Web

Role Overview

The Senior Software Engineering Manager: Web is responsible for leading the development,

optimization, and governance of the organization’s web platforms and applications. This role ensures

secure, scalable, and high-performing web solutions that deliver seamless digital experiences, while

aligning with enterprise engineering and digital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

1. Web Strategy & Leadership

• Define and execute the web engineering strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with

enterprise architecture and digital channel priorities.

• Champion modernization initiatives such as progressive web apps (PWAs), micro-frontends,

cloud-native web delivery, and responsive design.

• Stay current with emerging web technologies (WebAssembly, headless CMS, API-driven

frontends) to drive innovation.

2. Web Platform Delivery

• Oversee the end-to-end development lifecycle of web applications, portals, and enterprise

digital front-ends.

• Ensure platforms are secure, high-performing, accessible, and cross-browser/device

optimized.

• Drive adoption of CI/CD pipelines, containerized web deployments, and automated testing

frameworks.

• Partner with backend, mobile, and integration teams to deliver seamless omni-channel

experiences.

3. Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Enforce secure coding standards and ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance

requirements (e.g., accessibility, data protection, PCI).

• Implement observability and performance monitoring frameworks for web applications.

• Align web engineering governance with enterprise-wide security, risk, and compliance

frameworks.

4. Leadership & People Development

• Lead and mentor web engineers, UI/UX developers, and front-end specialists.

• Build organizational expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, Vue), CSS

architectures, and API-first design.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence across web teams.

• Drive career development, upskilling, and succession planning for web engineering talent.

5. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Partner with digital channels, product owners, and design teams to shape customer-centric

web experiences.

• Collaborate with external vendors, CMS providers, and hosting partners to ensure quality and

performance.

• Represent web engineering in enterprise engineering forums, steering committees, and digital

strategy boards.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related

field (mandatory).

• Postgraduate qualification (MSc in IT/Software, MBA) – advantageous.

• Professional Certifications (preferred):

o Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Architect or Developer).

o Front-end/web certifications (React, Angular, or equivalent).

o Agile/SAFe certifications (Scrum Master, Product Owner, SAFe Practitioner).

o DevOps/CI-CD certifications (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, etc.).

Relevant Experience

• 10–12 years’ experience in web engineering, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale, customer-facing web applications and portals.

• Strong background in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue) and back-end integration for

web platforms.

• Hands-on experience in responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and performance

optimization.

• Experience in cloud-native web delivery, CDN management, and web observability tools.

• Familiarity with fintech, banking, or large-scale enterprise digital platforms preferred.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Deep expertise in modern web frameworks, front-end engineering, and API-driven

architectures.

• Strong understanding of user experience, accessibility, and performance optimization.

• Excellent leadership and mentoring skills, with experience building diverse web teams.

• Ability to balance innovation with governance, compliance, and enterprise standards.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to bridge design, product, and engineering

perspectives