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Zimmer Biomet Software Development Manager (Java) in Bangalore, India
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.
What You Can Expect
The Software Development Manager, Web Applications is responsible for leading the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of Java-based web applications supporting sales and operations teams. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, delivery planning, and cross-functional coordination. The manager ensures high-quality software delivery, maintains technical standards and documentation, and develops engineering talent while aligning application outcomes to business needs.
Work Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Hybrid (3 Days in office)
How You'll Create Impact
Lead, coach, and manage a team of software engineers responsible for Java-based web applications
Serve as the technical authority and escalation point for the business web applications used by sales and operations teams
Own delivery planning, work estimation, prioritization, and execution for application initiative
Translate functional and business requirements into scalable technical architectures and detailed specifications
Ensure creation, maintenance, and governance of technical documentation for systems and applications (e.g., SMS)
Review and approve code, architecture designs, and testing strategies to ensure quality and consistency
Oversee unit testing, system testing, and readiness for user acceptance testing and production release
Partner with customer service, business stakeholders, and other IT teams to align solutions with operational needs
Oversee production deployments and ensure operational stability, support readiness, and incident resolution
Establish and enforce development standards, coding best practices, and CI/CD discipline
People & Delivery Leadership Responsibilities
Manage performance, development plans, and career progression for software engineers
Assign work, balance workloads, and ensure delivery commitments are met
Mentor team members on technical skills, design patterns, and problem-solving approaches
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture focused on quality and customer service
Participate in hiring, onboarding, and succession planning for the development team
What Makes You Stand Out
Strong ability to translate business requirements into technical and architectural solution
Demonstrated leadership in software delivery, estimation, and prioritization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong analytical, technical, and business problem-solving capabilities
Ability to balance hands-on technical involvement with managerial responsibilities
High standards for customer service, professionalism, productivity, and quality
Proven aptitude for learning and applying new technologies and development practices
Ability to lead effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
Your Background
Required Technical Skills
Java application development
Angular or GWT front-end development
Git (source control and collaboration workflows)
Oracle or other relational databases
Desired Technical Skills
Spring Boot / JPA / Hibernate
Kubernetes and Docker
REST or SOAP web services
Education and Experience Requirements
Experience Range: 10+ Years
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of application development experience in a business environment, including 2+ years of technical or people leadership OR Bachelor’s and Master’s degree with 6+ years of application development experience in a business environment, including leadership responsibilities
Demonstrated experience with web application development and enterprise systems
Travel Expectations
Less than 10%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability