Engineering Manager - System Architecture (10-20 yrs)

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership & Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers to ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects.

- Provide technical guidance and career development for team members.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Drive performance reviews, goal-setting, and professional development within the team.

Platform Development & Architecture :

- Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of the platform using modern technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, C/C++, and Java.

- Drive technical excellence, making architectural decisions to optimize for both functionality and maintainability.

- Collaborate with product, QA, and other stakeholders to define and refine product requirements.

Technical Execution :

- Hands-on contribution to code development, especially in C/C++ and Java.

- Manage the integration of Docker and Kubernetes for containerization, deployment, and orchestration.

- Ensure best practices in software development, including version control, testing, and continuous integration.

- Troubleshoot complex issues and drive effective solutions in production environments.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management :

- Act as the primary technical point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

- Work closely with other engineering teams to align technical roadmaps and requirements.

- Drive the adoption of new technologies and tools that enhance platform performance and development efficiency.

Qualifications :

- Education : Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience :

- 10+ years of overall experience in software engineering and development, with 3+ years in an engineering management role.

- Proven experience managing teams in a fast-paced, technical environment.

- Deep expertise in C/C++ and Java programming languages.

- Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization, orchestration, and deployment.

- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable, high-performance applications.

- Experience working in a cloud-based or distributed systems environment is a plus.

Technical Skills :

- Strong expertise in C/C++ and Java development.

- Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

- Solid understanding of performance optimization, security, and scalability in large-scale platforms.

- Knowledge of CI/CD processes and tools.

Leadership & Communication :

- Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate engineering teams.

- Strong problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented approach.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.