Engineering Manager I/II - Java

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Java-based engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in JAVA, microservices architecture, and experience in managing and scaling high-performance engineering teams. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing the release planning and execution, driving technology initiatives, and leading a team of talented engineers.

Key Responsibilities : Technical Leadership :

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance on best practices in software engineering.

• Drive the design and architecture of robust, scalable, and efficient systems, leveraging Core Java, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and modern design patterns.

• Provide technology thought leadership and input on critical technology decisions across the product lifecycle.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables.

• Maintain high standards of software quality by establishing and enforcing best practices, including code reviews and design principles.

Release Planning & Execution :

• Own and manage release planning, deployment, and continuous integration/delivery processes.

• Ensure smooth execution of product releases, maintaining high availability and reliability of services in a microservices environment.

• Work closely with DevOps to optimize deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes.

People Management :

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, diverse engineering team with a culture of ownership and innovation.

• Actively participate in hiring processes to bring in top talent, and create growth and learning opportunities for team members.

• Develop and implement programs for technical upskilling across the organization, supported by clear metrics and education initiatives.

Technology Initiatives :

• Drive forward technical innovation by exploring and introducing cutting-edge technologies that align with business goals.

• Champion the use of open-source technologies and platforms to deliver high-quality, scalable software solutions.

Collaboration & Communication :

• Act as a liaison between engineering teams, architects and other stakeholders, including product management, to ensure alignment and timely delivery of projects.

• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on the progress of initiatives, highlighting successes and addressing challenges.

• Maintain strong communication channels across all teams to foster collaboration and a sense of shared mission.

Experience / Skills Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.

• 12+ years of software development experience, with a strong focus on Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in engineering management, leading teams and managing engineering projects.

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience with a focus on Core Java, Spring Boot, and Spring Cloud.

• Strong expertise in microservices architecture, design patterns, and building distributed systems.

• Proven experience in leading the development and delivery of complex, high-scale applications using modern software engineering practices.

• Strong experience in building and managing engineering teams, with a focus on hiring, mentoring, and retaining top talent.

• Hands-on experience with development tools (Git, Jenkins), code review practices, and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipelines.

• Extensive experience with front-end technologies (React) and open-source technologies, including NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra), ElasticSearch, and caching solutions (Redis).

• Solid understanding of both RDBMS and NoSQL databases and how to scale them effectively.

• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills :

• Experience in building SaaS products and working within fast-paced software product companies or startups is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of advanced DevOps practices and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles is a plus.

• Familiarity with security best practices in software development and cloud-based architectures.

• Experience with building and scaling web and mobile technologies, with a deep understanding of performance optimization techniques.