Manager, Verishield Client, Techonology Office

• *Date:** Oct 30, 2026

• *Location:** Mumbai, India

• *Company:** ACG

We are seeking an experienced Edge Software Manager with a strong background in .NET/C\# application development and C\+\+ programming to lead our software team in building and managing Level 2 (L2\) supervisory control and data systems for pharmaceutical manufacturing operations. This is a hands\-on leadership role that combines deep technical expertise with team management skills to deliver high\-quality, compliant, and high\-performance software solutions.

The role bridges enterprise .NET application development and real\-time/embedded C\+\+ systems, ensuring seamless integration between L2 software layers, hardware interfaces, and manufacturing execution systems (MES). The incumbent will oversee the full development lifecycle \- from architecture design and modernization of legacy systems to performance optimization and cross\-team collaboration.

• *C. Primary Responsibilities**

• *1\. Team Leadership \& Management**

• Lead and manage a cross\-functional team of .NET and C\+\+ developers focused on L2 pharma manufacturing systems.
• Mentor junior and mid\-level developers, foster a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and uphold software quality best practices.
• Plan sprints, assign tasks, and track delivery in agile/scrum workflows.

• *2\. .NET Application Development**

• Oversee design, development, and modernization of backend modules using .NET Core / .NET 6\+.
• Architect and build RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core Web API following SOLID and clean architecture principles.
• Drive migration of legacy WPF/WCF/.NET Framework systems to scalable, secure REST\-based architectures.
• Support Docker\-based containerization and cloud/on\-premise deployments.
• Ensure implementation of unit testing (xUnit / NUnit / MSTest) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Leverage AI\-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) responsibly.

• *3\. C\+\+ / CUDA / Embedded Systems**

• Lead development and optimization of C\+\+ components for high\-performance and real\-time applications.
• Drive CUDA programming for GPU\-based parallel computing tasks relevant to manufacturing data processing.
• Oversee software integration with embedded systems, PLCs, and hardware interfaces on Linux\-based platforms.
• Ensure performance profiling and optimization of GPU\-accelerated and multi\-threaded applications.
• Collaborate with PLC/C\+\+ hardware teams for seamless machine communication integration.

• *4\. L2 Systems Architecture \& Integration**

• Design and govern the software architecture for L2 supervisory systems in pharma manufacturing.
• Ensure seamless data exchange between L2 software, MES, SCADA, and L1 device layers.
• Define integration protocols and APIs for device communication and data acquisition.
• Oversee performance, reliability, and security of manufacturing software systems.

• *5\. Quality, Compliance \& Documentation**

• Ensure all software development aligns with pharma industry regulatory requirements (GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, etc.).
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for architecture, APIs, and integration interfaces.
• Support validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) for manufacturing software systems.

• *D. Key Result Areas**

• On\-time delivery of L2 software modules and modernized backend services.
• High\-quality, unit\-tested, and well\-documented codebase.
• Smooth integration between .NET applications and C\+\+/hardware layers.
• Improved system performance through CUDA/GPU optimization and profiling.
• Regulatory compliance of all delivered software in pharma manufacturing context.
• Team capability growth through active mentoring and technical leadership.

• *E. Required Skills \& Experience**

• *Core Technical Skills**

• 12\+ years of **relevant** software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in .NET Core / .NET 6\+ and C\# including modern features, design patterns, and clean architecture.
• Solid experience in C\+\+ (11/14/17/20\) including modern C\+\+ features and OOP design principles.
• Hands\-on experience with CUDA programming for GPU\-based parallel computing.
• Expertise in Linux development environments (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.).
• Experience in device integration using C\+\+ with embedded systems and hardware interfaces.
• Proficiency in developing RESTful APIs using ASP.NET Core Web API.
• Familiarity with performance profiling and optimization, particularly for GPU\-accelerated applications.
• Proficiency in debugging multi\-threaded environments.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Worked with Scanners, printers, Cameras, IoT industries, OEMs, Agri Tech

• *Leadership \& Soft Skills**

• Proven ability to lead a team of engineers with strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Solid understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Experience working in agile/scrum development environments.
• Strong problem\-solving skills with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to collaborate across cross\-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product, PLC/Hardware).

• *F. Preferred Qualifications**

• Prior experience in pharma manufacturing systems (L2/MES/SCADA).
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks: GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5\.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React.js.
• Experience with OpenCL or other GPU computing frameworks.
• Knowledge of Python for scripting and data processing.
• Experience with embedded systems or hardware programming beyond standard C\+\+ integration.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure) for hybrid manufacturing deployments.

• *G. Educational Requirements**

• *Minimum Requirement**

• *Desired**

• *Level of Education**

B.E. / B.Tech in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field

M.Tech / MBA with Technology background

• *Experience**

12\+ years in software development with .NET and C\+\+ exposure

Prior experience in pharma / industrial manufacturing software systems

• *H. Key Interfaces**

• *Internal Interfaces**

• *External Interfaces**

NPD / Development Head Product Management QA / DevOps / IT Engineering PLC / Hardware Teams Regional Heads

Technology Partners Equipment / Device Vendors Regulatory Consultants