Engineering Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 9000000 (ie INR 40-90 LPA)

Min Experience: 10 yearsLocation: BangaloreJobType: full-timeWe are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic

Engineering Manager

to lead our backend engineering teams in building high-performance, scalable, and robust software solutions. The ideal candidate will bring

deep expertise in Java and Spring

frameworks, combined with strong leadership capabilities to mentor engineers, drive technical excellence, and deliver complex projects successfully. This role requires a blend of hands-on technical skills, people management, and strategic thinking to align technology initiatives with business objectives.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring, and related technologies.

Establish coding standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks for the team.

Guide teams on architecture, performance optimization, and security considerations.

Team Management & Mentorship:

Manage, coach, and mentor a team of highly skilled engineers, fostering an environment of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

Conduct regular performance reviews, set career growth paths, and support individual development goals.

Oversee resource allocation, hiring, and retention of top engineering talent.

Project Delivery:

Work closely with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.

Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.

Identify risks, resolve roadblocks, and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, UI/UX, and other teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Maintain transparent communication with senior management on project status, technical decisions, and resourcing needs.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
• Stay updated on emerging Java technologies, Spring ecosystem updates, and backend engineering trends.
• Promote a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation, proof-of-concepts, and process improvements.
  

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Expertise:

10-15 years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on Java and Spring (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Security).

Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and enterprise application design.

Experience in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and optimizing Java applications.

Proficiency with build tools (Maven/Gradle), CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems (Git).

Leadership & Management:

• Proven track record in managing engineering teams of 10+ members.
• Excellent people management skills, with experience in recruitment, team building, and performance management.
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with managerial responsibilities.
• Additional Skills:
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and ORM frameworks like Hibernate/JPA.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills