Senior Engineering Manager - Hyderabad

We have a role for Engineering Manager in CriticalRiver Technologies, Hyderabad. Interested can their updated resume.

About the Role

Senior Engineering Manager

hands-on engineering in Java, Python, Node.js, React, and cloud (AWS/others)

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead architecture, design, and development of

  scalable, cloud-native, and AI-powered platforms

  using modern full-stack technologies.
• Drive development of distributed backend systems using

  Java (Spring Boot)

  and

  Python (FastAPI / Django)

  , and modern frontends using

  React.js / Next.js

  .
• Define and implement

  microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures

  integrated with AI/ML components or APIs.
• Guide teams in

  AI integration use cases

  such as:
• Intelligent process automation
• Predictive analytics and recommendation systems
• Natural Language Processing (NLP) and LLM-based assistants
• Computer vision or anomaly detection pipelines
• Oversee

  MLOps pipelines

  , model deployment, and cloud-based AI service integrations (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, OpenAI APIs, Vertex AI, Azure AI).
• Ensure best-in-class engineering practices:

  CI/CD, IaC, observability, test automation, performance optimization, and data security

  .

Engineering Management & Delivery

• Lead, coach, and scale multi-skilled engineering teams across backend, frontend, AI/ML, and DevOps disciplines.
• Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Data Scientists to deliver high-quality, reliable, and impactful solutions.
• Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability mechanisms to ensure predictable and efficient delivery.
• Review architecture, perform code and design reviews, and troubleshoot complex production issues when necessary.

Strategic Impact & Innovation

• Shape the

  engineering roadmap

  by blending full-stack, cloud, and AI-first strategies.
• Identify and operationalize

  AI adoption opportunities

  that improve business outcomes, efficiency, and user experience.
• Evaluate emerging technologies (GenAI frameworks, vector databases, low-code AI tools) for potential integration.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, reusable accelerators, and automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years

  in software engineering with

  3+ years

  in a senior management or architecture leadership role.
• Strong hands-on expertise in:

• Backend:

  Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)

• Frontend:

  React.js, Next.js, TypeScript

• APIs:

  REST, GraphQL, gRPC

• Cloud:

  AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP

• Databases:

  MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB

• DevOps & CI/CD:

  Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform
• Exposure to

  AI/ML concepts and implementations

  , including integration of pre-trained models, APIs, and MLOps workflows.
• Experience building

  AI-enhanced digital platforms

  (chatbots, predictive analytics, LLM-based copilots, or recommendation engines).
• Strong understanding of

  system design, scalability, and performance optimization

  .
• Proven success in

  leading agile, cross-functional teams

  with clear delivery outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with

  AI frameworks

  (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, CrewAI, Hugging Face).
• Familiarity with

  LLM APIs

  (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Azure OpenAI).
• Certification in AWS / GCP / Azure or AI/ML specializations.
• Experience working in

  product engineering

  ,

  digital transformation

  , or

  AI solutioning

  environments.