Engineering Manager

Job Description

Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity and ensure timely project delivery. Participate in architectural discussions and review both high-level and low-level designs. Lead sprint planning, daily standups, and agile development processes to ensure smooth project execution. Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services. Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality solutions. Establish and enforce best practices to drive technical excellence and align engineering efforts with business objectives. Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and maintainability. Requirements: 6-10 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years of experience managing engineering teams. Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot (minimum 6 years). Proven expertise in distributed systems, message queues, AWS/Azure cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines. Solid knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. Guide architecture and technology decisions to align with business goals and scalability requirements. Strong proficiency in data structures, algorithms, OOP principles, and database management systems. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders. A problem-solving mindset and a strong desire to tackle complex real-world challenges. Track record of delivering high-quality software on time and within scope. Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science or a related field Good to have: Prior experience building/operating cloud hosted infrastructure in distributed environments for services, managed cloud. Prior experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced environments.