Engineering Manager

Engineering ManagerEngineering ManagerExperience8–15 YearsJob SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead software engineering teams, drive technical excellence, and deliver high-quality products. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, oversee project execution, and ensure timely delivery of scalable and reliable software solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesLead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers.Drive the end-to-end software development lifecycle from planning to deployment.Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QA, and DevOps teams to define technical solutions.Define engineering goals, roadmaps, and delivery milestones.Conduct performance reviews, career development, and coaching for team members.Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software quality.Manage sprint planning, resource allocation, and project prioritization.Identify and mitigate technical risks and project dependencies.Oversee system architecture, scalability, security, and performance improvements.Drive engineering process improvements and Agile best practices.Monitor project progress and communicate status to stakeholders.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.Required SkillsStrong leadership and people management skills.Experience managing software engineering teams in Agile/Scrum environments.Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns.Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and project management.Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.Experience with performance management and talent development.Ability to balance technical priorities with business objectives.Preferred Technical SkillsProgramming experience in one or more languages such as Java, Python, C#, Go, JavaScript, or Node.js.Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.Knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, ELK Stack, or Datadog.Experience with Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab CI/CD.Understanding of API design, REST, GraphQL, and event-driven architectures.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.8–15 years of software development experience.3–5 years of experience managing engineering teams.Experience delivering enterprise-scale software products.Preferred SkillsExperience leading globally distributed teams.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Experience with cloud-native application development.Knowledge of security, compliance, and software governance.Experience with budgeting, hiring, and resource planning.Technical CompetenciesSoftware ArchitectureAgile/ScrumSDLCCloud Computing (AWS/Azure/GCP)CI/CDDevOpsMicroservicesSystem DesignDistributed SystemsAPI DevelopmentDatabase DesignPerformance OptimizationSoft SkillsExcellent leadership and mentoring abilities.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Strategic thinking and decision-making.Conflict resolution and team-building skills.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Customer-focused mindset with strong business acumen.