Job Description

Job Title:

Engineering Manager

Location:

Pune (Hybrid)

Experience:

10+ Years

Notice Period:

Immediate to 15 days

Must-Have Skills:

(8+ years with Frontend and Backend) and (2+ years of engineering leadership Experience).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic

Engineering Manager

to lead high-performing engineering teams in building scalable, maintainable, and reliable software systems. This is a

player-coach

role, where you will actively contribute to technical solutions while providing leadership and guidance to engineers. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery, and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Leadership

Drive the design, architecture, and development of scalable software solutions. Contribute to the codebase when required and provide hands-on technical mentorship. Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce best practices around code quality, testing, and DevOps. Collaborate with tech leads and product managers to translate business requirements into robust technical implementations.

Project Delivery

Partner with project managers to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within scope. Proactively identify and resolve technical and process-related bottlenecks. Define, monitor, and analyze engineering KPIs to drive continuous improvement in delivery and system reliability. Lead root cause analysis and post-incident reviews to promote a learning culture.

Team Management

Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their career development and technical growth. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and provide constructive feedback. Contribute to hiring efforts and ensure effective onboarding of new team members. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture.

RequirementsExperience

10-15 years of professional experience in software development. Minimum 8 years of hands-on coding experience. At least 2 years in a formal or informal engineering leadership or management role. Proven experience mentoring engineers and/or leading technical initiatives. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's or MBA is a plus).

Technical Skills

Proficient in at least one backend language:

Node.js, Python, Go, or Java

. Experience with frontend frameworks like

React, Angular, or Vue.js

. Deep understanding of

microservices architecture

,

distributed systems

, and cloud platforms like

AWS

,

Azure

, or

GCP

. Strong understanding of

DevOps practices

, including

CI/CD

,

Docker

,

Kubernetes

, and

infrastructure as code

tools.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Strong leadership presence with the ability to lead and motivate teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions. Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in

fast-paced, agile environments

with shifting priorities.

Note: This role requires strong technical expertise. The Engineering Manager is expected to contribute hands-on to the codebase while leading the team, maintaining a balance between technical delivery and people management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹3,000,000.00 - ₹3,500,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Could you please confirm your current notice period or share your last working day if you're already serving notice? How many years of experience do you have working with Angular or React? Relevant experience in Backend (Node.js, Python, or Java)? Rate your hands-on experience with integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins) (1 = No experience, 5 = Expert) Do you have experience in technical leadership or engineering management? How many years of experience do you have working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud? What is your current CTC? What is your expected CTC?
Work Location: In person