Development Manager

About Sutherland

Artificial Intelligence. Automation.Cloud engineering. Advanced analytics.For business leaders, these are key factors of success. For us, they’re our core expertise.

We work with iconic brands worldwide. We bring them a unique value proposition through market-leading technology and business process excellence.

We’ve created over 200 unique inventions under several patents across AI and other critical technologies. Leveraging our advanced products and platforms, we drive digital transformation, optimize critical business operations, reinvent experiences, and pioneer new solutions, all provided through a seamless “as a service” model.

For each company, we provide new keys for their businesses, the people they work with, and the customers they serve. We tailor proven and rapid formulas, to fit their unique DNA.We bring together human expertise and artificial intelligence to develop digital chemistry. This unlocks new possibilities, transformative outcomes and enduring relationships.
Sutherland

Unlocking digital performance. Delivering measurable results.

The Technical Lead / Development Manager (10+Years Exp) will be responsible for defining the technical roadmap, leading and mentoring a team of developers, guiding them in best practices, reviewing code, and advising on technical architecture and innovation to enhance a growing knowledge management platform. This person will spearhead the adoption of technology, product enhancements, and continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance, feedback, and support to foster growth and effective collaboration.
• Design and maintain a strategic technical roadmap aligned with product goals, market trends, and emerging technologies.
• Oversee product development cycles, ensuring timely delivery of quality releases and efficient sprint management.
• Review and approve code and architecture, ensuring adherence to coding standards, scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Identify opportunities for technical innovation and adoption of new tools, frameworks, or methodologies to drive product excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Product, QA, and Design—to deliver feature-rich, reliable solutions.
• Develop schedules, delegate tasks, and track team performance using metrics and feedback processes.
• Conduct technical reviews, troubleshoot issues, and develop contingency plans for project risks.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and technology advancements, recommending modern features and enhancements.
• Drive continuous improvement and technical decision-making across teams.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Development Manager, or similar role in software development
• Deep understanding of modern architecture, cloud platforms, and DevOps practices.
• Strong coding skills in relevant languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, .NET, Python, React).
• Experience with code reviews, performance management, and team mentoring.
• Ability to drive roadmap creation, track metrics, and align product development with business objectives.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Passion for innovation and keeping up-to-date with new technologies.

Nice to Have

• Prior experience with knowledge management systems or SaaS platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML-based enhancement or analytics integrations.
• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or technical management.

Latest Features and Trends to Bring In

• AI-driven search and recommendation, semantic knowledge tagging, advanced analytics dashboards.
• Integration with virtual agents, conversational interfaces, or speech-to-text features for knowledge capture.
• Scalable cloud deployment strategies, microservices architecture, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhanced security, compliance, and data protection practices.