Engineering Manager

Job Title : Engineering Manager (Java)

Location : Pune

Duration : Full time

Purpose of the Position :

The Engineering Manager will focus on hands-on development, leading the delivery of high-quality software solutions while adhering to best practices in architecture and design. In addition, the role involves mentoring the team, fostering growth, and ensuring smooth project execution. The manager will support the team with guidance, oversee project timelines, and maintain a collaborative work environment. This position requires deep technical expertise, combined with leadership and team management skills.

Key Result Areas and Activities :

Technical Leadership & Quality :

Ensure high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and oversee the architecture and design of systems. Provide mentorship to the team and lead the resolution of complex technical problems

Project Delivery & Execution :

Drive timely and high-quality delivery of projects, ensuring they meet scope, performance, and architectural standards

Team Development & Mentorship :

Foster the growth and development of team members through training, feedback, and career development initiatives

Collaboration & Communication :

Promote clear communication and collaboration within the team and across functions to ensure smooth project execution

Team Motivation & Engagement :

Ensure a positive work environment and motivate the team to maintain high morale and engagement

Work and Technical Experience :

Technical Expertise

Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring, Microservice AND Hibernate.

Proven experience in designing and developing cloud-native SaaS applications

Expertise in designing software products using modeling techniques and software design patterns

Deep understanding of object-oriented analysis, design, and programming

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred), cloud services, and modern DevOps practices

Exposure to database technologies such as SQL Server, Oracle, data modeling, etc.

Hands-on experience with CI / CD pipelines and tools

Good experience with Unit Testing tools and frameworks (e.g., xUnit, NUnit, Moq, etc.)

Experience in web-based business applications and service-oriented architecture (SOA)

Engineering Leadership

Mentor and guide technical teams across design, architecture, and development best practices

Excellent debugging / troubleshooting capabilities across full-stack technologies

Strong code and design review practices to ensure quality and adherence to standards

Interpret and refine informal requirements for technical implementation

Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, and QA to drive end-to-end product delivery

Track record of leading Agile teams and driving engineering efficiency and output

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field

13+ years of professional software development experience

Familiarity with developing accessible technologies

Dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives

Demonstrated expertise in specialized disciplines and related fields. Recognized as an expert in their technical area

Understanding of internal and external business challenges and regulatory factors. Apply best practices to improve products, processes, or services