Engineering Manager

One of our SASS Product based client looking for a seasoned Engineering leader with 14+ years of experience to lead a talented team of engineers building innovative products using Java, Microservices architecture, AWS cloud platform, AI-driven, and the Angular framework. As a key member of our engineering leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the development and execution of our technical roadmap, fostering a high-performing and collaborative team environment, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software on time and within budget.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Drive the implementation of cutting-edge AI technologies, focusing on AI-driven solutions.
• Develop and execute the technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with the overall product vision and business goals.
• Continuously enhance engineering and delivery practices to improve quality, velocity, and productivity while providing clear visibility on work progress.
• Oversee software deliverables, ensuring compliance with key requirements such as security, scalability, and testability.
• Break down complex technical problems, assign tasks based on team members' skills, and ensure effective execution.
• Mentor and coach the team, conducting performance evaluations and fostering a sense of ownership and pride in their work.
• Manage team aspects, including recruitment, performance reviews, and promotions, while building a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Marketing, Sales, etc. ) to develop optimal customer-centric products.
• Establish and maintain coding and design standards to ensure high-quality, maintainable solutions.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies (Java, Microservices, AWS, Angular, AI) and promote agile development best practices.
• Track product progress, measure team performance, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support customers and manage live-site operations within a DevOps model.
• Ensure the adoption of modern engineering practices, tools, and frameworks to enhance team productivity and software quality.
• Act as a strategic partner to the leadership team by providing input on product strategy, technology decisions, and resource planning.
• Drive the adoption of continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Advocate for the professional development of the engineering team, offering opportunities for learning, innovation, skill development, and career growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ensuring that teams meet deadlines and deliverables while maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements:

• 14+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong technology expertise in Java, Microservices architecture, AWS cloud platform, AI, and the Angular framework.
• Solid background in building scalable and distributed systems, with expertise in technologies such as Spring Boot (Spring (Core, AOP, Transactions, Data, Security), Cassandra, Kubernetes (K8s), Kafka, Docker, and others.
• Experience with security best practices and protocols (e. g., SSL/TLS, OAuth).
• Hands-on experience with Architecture and Design patterns.
• Practice industry's leading best guidelines/processes in building enterprise products/components.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and coach others, helping them develop their technical and leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in building and scaling software applications.
• Experience in recruiting and hiring top-tier engineering talent.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment

Bonus Expertise

• Experience in a specific industry relevant to our company.
• Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with DevOps principles and practices.
• Experience in cloud security best practices.
• Open-source contributions.