Xalts - Engineering Manager - Java/Spring Boot (6-12 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Allocate resources effectively to optimize productivity and ensure timely project delivery.

- Participate in architectural discussions and review both high-level and low-level designs.

- Lead sprint planning, daily standups, and agile development processes to ensure smooth project execution.

- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend services.

- Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring the successful delivery.

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality solutions.

- Establish and enforce best practices to drive technical excellence and align engineering efforts with business objectives.

- Maintain high standards for code quality, scalability, and maintainability.

Requirements :

- 6-10 years of software development experience, with at least 2 years of experience managing engineering teams.

- Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot (minimum 6 years).

- Proven expertise in distributed systems, message queues, AWS/Azure cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Solid knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.

- Guide architecture and technology decisions to align with business goals and scalability requirements.

- Strong proficiency in data structures, algorithms, OOP principles, and database management systems.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.

- A problem-solving mindset and a strong desire to tackle complex real-world challenges.

- Track record of delivering high-quality software on time and within scope.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field

Good to have :

- Prior experience building/operating cloud hosted infrastructure in distributed environments for services, managed cloud.

- Prior experience in high-growth startups or fast-paced environments.