Senior Manager - Engineering

About The Company

Who are we?

Myntra is India’s leading fashion and lifestyle platform, where technology meets creativity. As pioneers in fashion e-commerce, we’ve always believed in disrupting the ordinary.We thrive on a shared passion for fashion, a drive to innovate to lead, and an environment that empowers each one of us to pave our own way. We’re bold in our thinking, agile in our execution, and collaborative in spirit.Here, we create MAGIC by inspiring vibrant and joyous self-expression and expanding fashion possibilities for India, while staying true to what we believe in.We believe in taking bold bets and changing the fashion landscape of India. We are a company that is constantly evolving into newer and better forms and we look for people who are ready to evolve with us.From our humble beginnings as a customization company in 2007 to being technology and fashion pioneers today, Myntra is going places and we want you to take part in this journey with us.Working at Myntra is challenging but fun - we are a young and dynamic team, firm believers in meritocracy, believe in equal opportunity, encourage intellectual curiosity and empower our teams with the right tools, space, and opportunities.At Myntra, We're looking for an enthusiastic engineering leader to join our dynamic team. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about growing and empowering engineering teams, this is the perfect opportunity for you!In this role as a Senior Engineering Manager, you will be instrumental in building and scaling the core checkout and transactions funnel and you won't just be a manager; you'll be a technical leader and a mentor. You'll be expected to stay hands-on with the code, guiding your team through complex technical challenges and setting a high standard for engineering excellence. What You'll Do Lead and Inspire: Manage a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Architect and Innovate: Drive the technical roadmap for our checkout and payments systems, making critical decisions on architecture and design to ensure performance, reliability, and security. Ensure Reliability: Take ownership of the core transactions funnel, monitoring performance, and leading incident response to maintain high-uptime and a seamless user experience. Collaborate and Strategize: Partner with product managers and other engineering leaders to define project scope, prioritize features, and deliver impactful solutions that meet business goals.Required Skills & QualificationsStrong Technical Acumen:7+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.Deep expertise in backend engineering, including designing and building highly scalable, distributed systems.Proficiency with MySQL or other relational databases, with a strong understanding of database design, optimization, and query performance.Leadership Experience:Proven experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring a team of engineers.Experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including agile methodologies, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.Problem-Solving:A track record of solving complex technical problems and a pragmatic approach to system design and implementation.Strong Assets:Prior experience working with fintech systems, payments gateways, or e-commerce checkout flows is a significant advantage.Experience with security best practices related to handling sensitive financial data.

Required Skills

java, spring boot, architecture, people management, system design