Development Manager

Sapiens is on the lookout for a Development Manager to become a key player in our Bangalore team. If you're a seasoned Development Manager pro and ready to take your career to new heights with an established, globally successful company, this role could be the perfect fit.

Location: Bangalore

Working Model: Our flexible work arrangement combines both remote and in-office work, optimizing flexibility and productivity.

This position will be part of Sapiens Life & Pension division, for more information about it, click here: https://sapiens.com/solutions/data-and-analytics/

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly driven and experienced Technical Development Manager to lead multiple Agile development streams focused on building cutting-edge data products and solutions. You will manage cross-functional Scrum teams, translate business needs into actionable development plans, and engage directly with senior stakeholders to drive the product vision forward.

This role requires deep technical understanding, Agile leadership, hands-on exposure to modern data tech stacks (Databricks, Power BI, cloud services), and exceptional communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Agile Leadership: Lead and manage multiple Agile/Scrum teams across various data product development streams. Define sprint goals, backlogs, and ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior management and business stakeholders to gather requirements, define roadmaps, and translate them into structured technical initiatives.
• Product Development & Execution: Drive full lifecycle of product development—from requirements to architecture, design, development, and deployment.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present detailed management-level reports and product updates to senior leadership.
• Technical Oversight: Provide strong technical direction and hands-on guidance, especially with Databricks, Power BI, Spark, and data pipelines.
• Quality Focus: Establish and enforce best practices in coding, testing, performance, and documentation.
• Team Leadership: Coach and mentor team members, nurture a high-performance culture, and promote collaboration across technical and business domains.

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• Experience:
• 14+ years of total experience in IT, with a minimum of 5+ years in leading data/analytics product development in a technical management capacity.
• Prior experience working in a product company or data platform development environment.
• Agile Proficiency:
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies, Scrum, and DevOps processes.
• Ability to manage parallel development streams and distributed teams effectively.
• Data Technologies:
• Mandatory:
• Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake)
• Power BI (Dashboards, DAX, Data Modelling)
• SQL, Python
• CI/CD tools, version control (Git), testing automation frameworks
• Azure Data Services (ADF, Data Lake, etc.)
• Good to Have:
• Kafka, MongoDB, Talend
• Business Communication:
• Proven experience in creating C-level presentations, business cases, status reports.
• Ability to effectively articulate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership Attributes:
• Self-motivated, proactive, and focused on outcomes.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• A “go-getter” mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• Advanced certifications in Agile/Scrum (e.g., CSM, SAFe) or Data Engineering (Azure/Databricks) preferred.

Why Join Sapiens?

• Work on next-gen data platforms in a global product company.
• Be part of a passionate and skilled team driving transformation in the insurance industry.
• Gain exposure to advanced cloud and AI/ML-based data ecosystems.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership growth.

About Sapiens

Sapiens is a global leader in the insurance industry, delivering its award-winning, cloud-based SaaS insurance platform to over 600 customers in more than 30 countries. Sapiens’ platform offers pre-integrated, low-code capabilities to accelerate customers’ digital transformation. With more than 40 years of industry expertise, Sapiens has a highly professional team of over 5,000 employees globally.

For More information visit us on www.sapiens.com.

Sapiens is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds.

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