Manager, Development (NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, C#, SQL Server, and Entity Framework)

We're looking for a hands-on, technically strong manager to lead the QQ Catalyst development team at Vertafore India. This is not a coordination job - it's a techno-functional leadership role. You'll be expected to understand the technology, own delivery, and build a team that ships scalable, reliable software.
You'll manage a team of developers, QA engineers, and SDETs. You'll guide architecture decisions, improve engineering quality, and ensure every release aligns with customer and product goals. If you're comfortable getting into design discussions, reviewing code, and driving delivery outcomes - this is your lane.
What You'll Do
Lead and Develop People• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team of engineers and QAs.• Set clear expectations, give direct feedback, and invest in growth - no sugar-coating.• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.• Drive engagement through transparency, recognition, and trust.
Drive Technical Execution• Own delivery for multiple workstreams across the QQ Catalyst platform.• Lead architecture and design reviews for .NET Core, C#, and AWS-based systems.• Modernize legacy components using microservices and modern frameworks.• Ensure scalability, performance, and cost efficiency in cloud environments.• Maintain engineering standards through disciplined code reviews and automation.
Lead Agile Delivery• Run an efficient Agile/Scrum process - planning, sprint execution, retrospectives.• Partner with Product and QA to align on priorities and clear blockers fast.• Push for predictable, high-quality releases without compromising long-term stability.
Collaborate Across Vertafore• Work closely with Product Management, Cloud Ops, and Architecture to turn business goals into technical plans.• Join customer conversations when needed - you should be able to explain the 'why' behind what we build.• Balance new features with platform health and tech debt management.
What You Bring
Core Technical Skills• Deep, hands-on experience with .NET Framework / .NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, C#, SQL Server, and Entity Framework.• Strong grasp of AWS services, system design, and cost optimization.• Solid understanding of architecture patterns, scalability, and performance tuning.
Nice-to-Haves• Frontend experience with HTML5, Bootstrap5, Angular/React, JavaScript/jQuery.• Exposure to Microservices, CI/CD, RabbitMQ/AmazonMQ, Application Insights.• Understanding of TDD, DevOps pipelines, and observability practices.
Leadership Experience• 3+ years of managing software teams in a product engineering setup.• Proven ability to mentor, motivate, and hold teams accountable.• Experience leading through ambiguity, driving clarity, and delivering results.• Comfortable working with distributed and global teams.
The Vertafore Story
Over the past 50 years, Vertafore has advanced the entire insurance distribution channel with the industry's best software solutions. Today, we're proud to say hundreds of thousands of Vertafore users rely on our solutions to write business faster, reduce costs, and fuel growth by increasing collaboration and streamlining processes. Vertafore leads the industry with secure, cloud-based mobile products that provide superior reporting and analytics, delivering actionable insights-right when customers need them most. We partner with other leading technological companies to deliver comprehensive solutions to improve the way our customers do business and serve their customers.
The Vertafore Way
Insurance is about relationships, and technology should strengthen those relationships. That's why, at Vertafore, it's our mission to transform the way the industry operates by putting people at the heart of insurance technology. By focusing on our customers, continually improving, and delivering visible results, we provide the level of trust and security that insurance is all about.• Bias to Action: We're united by an innate drive to act and make a difference in technology and insurance spaces.• Win Together: We work together as one team, showing empathy and respect along the way.• Show Up Curious: We work to challenge one another to push boundaries and think beyond the box.• Say It, Do It: We honor every one of our commitments because integrity is important to us.• Customer Success is Our Success: We cultivate authentic relationships and follow up by actively listening to their needs.• We Love Insurance: We appreciate the impact insurance has on the world.
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We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us.
Why Vertafore is the place for you: *Canada Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
  • PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
  • Health Care FSA
  • Dental & Vision FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)

The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the job responsibilities, duties, skill, or working conditions. In addition, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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The Professional Services (PS) and Customer Success (CX) bonus plans are a quarterly monetary bonus plan based upon individual and practice performance against specific business metrics. Eligibility is determined by several factors including: start date, good standing in the company, and actives status at time of payout.
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Commission plans are tailored to each sales role but common components include quota, MBO's and ABPMs. Salespeople receive their formal compensation plan within 30 days of hire.
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