Senior Engineering Manager - Hyderabad

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About the Role

We are looking for a

Senior Engineering Manager

with deep technical expertise and proven leadership experience to drive large-scale product engineering and AI-enabled solution delivery.

This role blends

hands-on engineering in Java, Python, Node.js, React, and cloud (AWS / others)

with

strategic leadership

in adopting

AI and data-driven engineering practices . The ideal candidate can translate business goals into scalable architectures and lead teams to build next-gen digital platforms powered by intelligence and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

Lead architecture, design, and development of

scalable, cloud-native, and AI-powered platforms

using modern full-stack technologies.

Drive development of distributed backend systems using

Java (Spring Boot)

and

Python (FastAPI / Django) , and modern frontends using

React.js / Next.js .

Define and implement

microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures

integrated with AI / ML components or APIs.

Guide teams in

AI integration use cases

such as :

Intelligent process automation

Predictive analytics and recommendation systems

Natural Language Processing (NLP) and LLM-based assistants

Computer vision or anomaly detection pipelines

Oversee

MLOps pipelines , model deployment, and cloud-based AI service integrations (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, OpenAI APIs, Vertex AI, Azure AI).

Ensure best-in-class engineering practices :

CI / CD, IaC, observability, test automation, performance optimization, and data security .

Engineering Management & Delivery

Lead, coach, and scale multi-skilled engineering teams across backend, frontend, AI / ML, and DevOps disciplines.

Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Data Scientists to deliver high-quality, reliable, and impactful solutions.

Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability mechanisms to ensure predictable and efficient delivery.

Review architecture, perform code and design reviews, and troubleshoot complex production issues when necessary.

Strategic Impact & Innovation

Shape the

engineering roadmap

by blending full-stack, cloud, and AI-first strategies.

Identify and operationalize

AI adoption opportunities

that improve business outcomes, efficiency, and user experience.

Evaluate emerging technologies (GenAI frameworks, vector databases, low-code AI tools) for potential integration.

Drive continuous improvement through innovation, reusable accelerators, and automation initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

15+ years

in software engineering with

3+ years

in a senior management or architecture leadership role.

Strong hands-on expertise in :

Backend :

Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)

Frontend :

React.js, Next.js, TypeScript

APIs : REST, GraphQL, gRPC

Cloud :

AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP

Databases :

MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB

DevOps & CI / CD :

Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform

Exposure to

AI / ML concepts and implementations , including integration of pre-trained models, APIs, and MLOps workflows.

Experience building

AI-enhanced digital platforms

(chatbots, predictive analytics, LLM-based copilots, or recommendation engines).

Strong understanding of

system design, scalability, and performance optimization .

Proven success in

leading agile, cross-functional teams

with clear delivery outcomes.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

AI frameworks

(TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, CrewAI, Hugging Face).

Familiarity with

LLM APIs

(OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Azure OpenAI).

Certification in AWS / GCP / Azure or AI / ML specializations.

Experience working in

product engineering ,

digital transformation , or

AI solutioning

environments.