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Engineering LeadBackbase • Hyderabad, Republic Of India, IN
Engineering Lead

Engineering Lead

Backbase • Hyderabad, Republic Of India, IN
11 days ago
Job description

The Job in short

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing, cross-functional development teams. This role combines technical expertise, delivery excellence, and people leadership to ensure teams build robust, scalable software aligned with business objectives.

As an AI-native leader, you will be pivotal in driving AI adoption across our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and product strategy, ensuring our engineering practices remain modern, efficient, and future-ready.

Meet the job

Key Responsibilities

People & Performance

  • Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary Agile teams (typically 6–8 engineers per team).
  • Create an inclusive, engaging environment with a strong engineering culture.
  • Drive performance and talent development through clear feedback, coaching, and formal reviews.
  • Oversee local / global hiring and onboarding to build teams with balanced technical competencies and seniority.
  • Address underperformance swiftly and constructively.

Engineering Excellence

  • Champion high-quality software delivery through modern engineering practices (CI / CD, test automation, observability, quality gates).
  • Provide localised technical leadership ensuring guild guidelines are effectively implemented.
  • Act as the technical leader guiding your team’s output and direction.
  • Lead teams to achieve production-readiness and robust release management practices.
  • Process & Delivery

  • Ensure teams have the optimal processes, workflows, and tooling for success.
  • Deliver commitments on time, enabling fast feedback loops with stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement in delivery capabilities, operating models, and tooling.
  • Promote visibility and transparency through effective project tracking and communication.
  • Product & Value Focus

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Domain Architects to translate business requirements into technical outcomes.
  • Motivate teams to deliver high-value work that balances immediate needs with long-term strategic goals.
  • Champion customer-centricity through data-driven insights, feedback loops, and usability.
  • AI-Native Mindset

  • Proactively explore, experiment with, and apply AI tools and agentic frameworks (e.G., code generation, test automation, developer productivity).
  • Encourage AI adoption within engineering workflows and product capabilities.
  • Partner with AI / ML SMEs to embed AI into value delivery across our SDLC.
  • How about you

  • BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 12+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in people management.
  • Proven experience with Agile delivery, CI / CD pipelines, and quality-focused development.
  • Track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and product impact.
  • Experience leading mobile and backend development teams is essential.
  • Highly likely you have been a Principal or Staff Engineer prior to transitioning into an Engineering Manager role.
  • Experience with identity management systems or related domains is desirable.
  • Exposure to banking, payments, or SaaS is advantageous.
  • Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovation.
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