Engineering Manager - Backend (Node.js)

Simpplr is seeking a passionate and experienced individual to join our team as a Technical Engineering Manager. As the Technical Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading a team of talented engineers to deliver innovative software products. Your responsibilities will include product delivery, architecture & design, code reviews, and hands-on coding. Additionally, you will provide line management for direct reports, conduct performance reviews, and foster a positive environment of integrity, empowerment, and teamwork. What You'll Be Doing: - Taking complete technical ownership of the product - Delivering highly operable and maintainable software products on time - Leading a team of engineers to drive innovative Product Development - Writing/reviewing code daily and collaborating with team members on functional and non-functional requirements - Recruiting, hiring, and scaling a growing team of engineers - Conducting performance reviews and staff development - Collaborating closely with internal teams and external partners to drive product delivery What Makes You a Great Fit for Us: - Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science or Electronics - 6+ years of hands-on development experience with a minimum of 3 years in building highly scalable backend systems - 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams with people management responsibilities - Strong written and spoken communication skills - Experience with open source tools, frameworks, and cutting-edge technologies - Good understanding of Architecture & Design for scalable & high availability applications - Hands-on experience with databases, cloud platforms, Node.js, troubleshooting issues, and best practices for software development lifecycle - Software development experience using Agile-Scrum - Mentoring technical leads, senior engineers, and conducting code reviews We'd Especially Love to Hear from You If: - You prioritize building a culture of learning - You have experience working with product-based startups - You have prior experience with microservices-based architectures - You are dedicated to delivering the best user experience for customers Simpplr's Hub-Hybrid-Remote Model: Simpplr operates with a Hub-Hybrid-Remote model, providing employees with flexibility based on their roles. This model includes: - Hub: 100% work from Simpplr office, requiring full-time in-office presence - Hybrid: Work from home and office based on role requirements, enabling in-person collaboration regularly - Remote: 100% remote work within the country of hire, meeting role requirements.,