Engineering Manager - Software Development Life Cycle (12-15 yrs)

Experience : 12 - 15 years

Job-Type : Full-Time

Salary : up to 45 LPA (Fixed)

Location : Lanco Hills, Manikonda, Hyderabad

Shift : General

Note : Please search for candidates who are willing to relocate to Hyderabad.

The role of EMs goes beyond just managing the software development & delivery. The EM will be the trusted partners for our customers and help them chart their IT Strategy, Roadmap, Business Case, and Benefit Realization.

The EM will have experience in a broad swathe of contemporary technologies (including Cloud, Data, Web Development & Agile) and excellent software delivery management skills. Business domain experience in some domains (preferably in Media and communications) is desirable.

The EM will be passionate about new technologies, and would dabble with POC (Proof of Concept), POV (Proof of Value), Skunkwork projects, etc

We see our EM as having 12+ years of experience in software development and product/project management, having significant exposure working with US & European customers, and being excellent communicators and self-sufficient innovators. The EMs will collaborate with our passionate engineers at Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Coimbatore.

Job Title : Engineering Manager

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of software engineers in our IT services firm. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent people management skills, and a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions to clients. This role will involve managing the full software development life cycle, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high coding standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead, coach, and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a positive and productive work environment

- Manage the software development life cycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, designers, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless execution of projects

- Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)

- Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure high-quality code delivery

- Continuously improve development processes, tooling, and infrastructure to enhance team productivity

- Participate in architectural discussions and make technical decisions that align with business goals

- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively

- Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks, risks, and issues promptly

- Contribute to the professional development of team members through mentoring, training, and knowledge-sharing

- Implement engineering metrics-based management practices to measure and improve team performance

- Oversee the development and maintenance of legacy products, ensuring timely bug fixes and enhancements (Run the Business - RTB)

- Lead efforts to modernize legacy products, leveraging contemporary technologies and architectures (e.g., cloud, microservices)

Qualifications:

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

- Overall experience of 12-15 years, with 5+ years of experience in software development, and 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role

- Proficiency in .NET and/or Java technology stack, and experience with contemporary aspects like cloud computing, microservices architecture, and containerization

- Strong understanding of software design principles, coding standards, and best practices

- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively

- Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

- Experience with engineering metrics-based management and continuous improvement practices

- Knowledge of legacy system modernization techniques and strategies

Mandatory Skills : Technical Leadership, Coding, Team Management, Problem Solving, Scrum, Project Management, Decision Making.