Wealth India Financial Services - Engineering Manager - IT Projects (13-17 yrs)

Salary : 45LPA - 60LPA

Experience : 13+ yrs

Work location : Work from office , Chennai

Designation : Engineering Manager

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Manager to oversee and drive our IT projects, particularly focusing on complex, multi-tiered applications with diverse backend and frontend technology stacks. The ideal candidate should possess a strong technical foundation, excellent architectural insight, and proven experience in team management. They will play a pivotal role in the successful execution of projects, ensuring that architectural standards are upheld, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead the design, architecture, and development of high-impact, complex applications across backend and frontend.

- Evaluate and provide direction on technical aspects of projects, including architecture, scalability, and performance.

- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends to drive innovation within the team.

Project Management :

- Manage the full project lifecycle, from planning to execution and delivery, ensuring projects meet scope, time, and budget constraints.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Oversee project documentation, including architecture diagrams, project plans, and status reports.

Team Management :

- Lead a team of developers, architects, and engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development.

- Foster a collaborative and high-performance team culture.

- Conduct regular performance reviews, set individual and team goals, and support career progression within the team.

Technical Expertise in Architecture :

- Deep understanding of backend and frontend architectures, including microservices, serverless frameworks, APIs, and modern frontend frameworks.

- Provide guidance on best practices for code quality, security, and system performance.

- Evaluate third-party solutions and integrations, ensuring they align with architectural standards and company needs.

Quality Assurance and Risk Management :

- Implement quality assurance processes to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to company standards.

- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Required Qualifications :

- Experience : 10-15 years in software development and architecture, with at least 3-5 years in a technical management role.

Technical Skills :

- Proficient in backend technologies in Java, Springboot and frontend technologies in Angular, React.

- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS) and DevOps practices.

- Strong understanding of micro-services, API design, and system integrations.

Management Skills :

- Proven experience managing and mentoring software engineering teams.

- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.

- Strong problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.