Engineering Manager - Distributed Systems (12-15 yrs)

As a Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing, leading and managing a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality software products and solutions. This role involves a combination of technical expertise, project management, and people management to drive the software development process and achieve organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities :

Leadership and Team Development :

- Lead, mentor, and coach a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Goal Setting and Feedback :

- Set clear goals and expectations for team members, and provide regular feedback and performance evaluations.

Project Management :

- Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of software development projects.

- Define project scope, objectives, and timelines. Allocate resources effectively and ensure project success.

Technical Expertise and Guidance :

- Provide technical expertise and guidance to the development team, helping them make informed decisions and solve complex technical challenges.

Industry Best Practices :

- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Process Improvement :

- Implement and improve software development processes, methodologies, and standards, such as Agile or Scrum, to enhance productivity and software quality.

Quality Assurance :

- Ensure code reviews, testing, and quality assurance processes are in place and followed.

Collaboration and Communication :

- Collaborate with product managers, business stakeholders, and other teams to define project requirements, prioritize tasks, and provide regular updates on project status.

- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Resource Management :

- Manage resources effectively, including budget allocation, staffing, and workload distribution.

- Identify and address resource constraints or skill gaps.

Risk Management :

- Identify project risks and develop mitigation plans to address potential challenges or roadblocks.

- Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines or quality.

Quality Standards:

- Ensure that software products meet high-quality standards by implementing testing and quality control processes.

- Address and resolve software defects and issues

Qualifications & Experience :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

- Over 12+ year of proven experience in leading software product development, software architecture and design for complex systems.

- Strong Hands-on experience in SDLC, AGILE, coding and design experience.

- Strong understanding of programming languages, frameworks, and tools relevant to software development.

- Proven experience in software development with a strong technical background.

- Prior experience in a leadership or management role, with a track record of successfully leading software development teams.

Skills & Attributes :

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in software development methodologies (AGILE, SDLC), tools, and best practices.

- Prior working experience in the technologies like Python API development(API frameworks including Fast API, Rest API)

- Prior working experience in the UI technologies like React JS, Redux , HTML5/CSS and Java Scripting

- Good working experience in RDBMS like PostgreSQL, hands-on experience in SQL is must

- Nice to have experience in technologies like Spark, Hive

- Experience in building enterprise scale SaaS software products using Microservices architecture and cloud platform like AWS and Azure

- Experience in designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems is preferred.

- Proficiency in ensuring code quality, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards.

- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application is advantageous.

Soft Skills :

- Communication : Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, as well as to developers and other technical staff.

- Teamwork : Collaborate effectively with various teams (development, QA, product, etc.).

- Problem Solving : Address unforeseen issues and come up with innovative solutions.

- Decision Making : Make informed decisions that consider technical feasibility, business needs, and potential risks.

- Leadership : Provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to engineering teams.

- Time Management : Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and product milestones.

- Continuous Learning : Stay updated with the latest in technology trends, methodologies, and best practices.

Business-Oriented Skills :

- Product Mindset : Understand the business objectives, user needs, and how technology can align with and fulfill those needs.

- Stakeholder Management : Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and gather feedback.

- Project Management : Familiarity with project management methodologies (like Agile or Waterfall) to ensure timely product delivery.

- Strategic Thinking : Ability to align technological strategies with business goals and foresee potential technological challenges or opportunities.

- Cost Management : Understand the financial aspects, such as the costs of certain technological solutions, ROI, and TCO.

What We Offer :

- Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.

- Stock Options

- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

- Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies in the SaaS domain.

- A vibrant and inclusive work culture emphasizing growth and learning.

- Regular workshops, training sessions, and tech talks.