As an Engineering Manager in the AdTech team, you will lead a team of strong engineers to build scalable, high-performance systems that power JioStar s advertising capabilities - from ad delivery and targeting to measurement and optimization. you'll be responsible for setting technical direction, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring engineering excellence while closely collaborating with Product, Data, and Business teams. Your role will require balancing long-term vision with hands-on execution while fostering a high-performing and collaborative engineering culture. This is a high-ownership role for leaders who thrive on solving complex system problems and shaping the future of monetization at scale.

Key responsibilities:

Own the delivery, quality, and evolution of critical services that serve billions of ad impressions across VOD and Live Sports content
Collaborate with Product and Data teams to define technical strategy and drive measurable business outcomes
Guide technical architecture discussions, help unblock complex problems, and ensure system scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency
Build and nurture a high-performing team through mentorship, hiring, feedback, and career development
Establish and manage team processes for planning, execution, and continuous improvement
Represent the team in leadership forums, contributing to broader organizational direction and tech strategy
Lead by example through code/design reviews and technical guidance when required

Skills & Attributes for success:

Hands-on experience with backend systems using Java, Golang, or Python
Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architecture
Familiarity with high-scale databases (MySQL, Redis, Cassandra, DynamoDB) and streaming/message queues (Kafka)
Production experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS)Track record of delivering cross-functional projects and growing engineering talent

Preferred education & qualification:

Bachelors/Masters in Computer Science or a related field
8+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in people management
You have a strong product mindset and understand how engineering drives user and revenue impact
Worked in high-scale environments and understand the nuances of latency, cost, and reliability in real-time systems

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