Sr. Engineering Manager / Associate Director

Position : Sr. Engineering Manager / Engineering Manager / Associate Director

Location : Noida.

Experience : 10 – 15 Years

Department : Technology

About the Role

We're looking for a technically hands-on Engineering Leader to head and scale our backend engineering team. The ideal candidate is a strong people manager who can also deep-dive into technical challenges, drive architectural decisions, and ensure the delivery of highperformance, scalable systems built primarily on the Java backend stack.

Key Responsibilities

 Lead and mentor a team of high-performing backend engineers to deliver robust,

scalable, and efficient software solutions.

 Drive end-to-end design, architecture, and implementation of complex backend

systems.

 Ensure best practices in coding, design patterns, testing, CI / CD, and cloud deployment.

 Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Architects, and cross-functional teams to

define technical roadmaps and deliver high-impact features.

 Conduct regular code reviews, technical assessments, and performance evaluations

for team members.

 Balance hands-on development with team leadership — guiding teams through

problem-solving and architecture discussions.

 Identify areas for performance improvement, automation, and technical innovation.

 Ensure timely delivery while maintaining engineering excellence and quality.

Technical Skills & Experience

 10+ years of total experience with a strong foundation in Java / J2EE, Spring Boot,

Microservices, and distributed systems.

 Experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar).

 Strong understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.

 Experience in cloud technologies (AWS / GCP / Azure) and DevOps practices.

 Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging systems is a plus.

 Proven experience in scaling teams and systems in a product or technology-led

organization.

Leadership & Soft Skills

 Good to have experience in leading engineering teams across backend, frontend, and

mobile platforms, though it's not mandatory.

 Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills across Product, Design, and

QA.

 Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making abilities.

 Passion for mentoring and nurturing engineering talent.

Why Join Us

At foundit, we are committed to building a workplace where every individual can thrive and achieve their potential. Our recognition as a Great Place to Work highlights our dedication to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work culture.

Here's why you should join us :

 Competitive Rewards : Industry-leading compensation and performance-driven

incentives to celebrate your success.

 Embrace : Our Diversity & Inclusion initiative, promoting a culture of respect, belonging,

and equal opportunity.

 WE Care : A comprehensive health and wellness program designed to prioritize your

overall well-being.

 Sparks : A cutting-edge learning and development program to accelerate your

professional growth.

Join a forward-thinking team where innovation, collaboration, and purpose drive everything we do in the HRTech space.

Education

Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech / B.E)

Skills Required

Engineering Manager, Director Engineering, Java Architecture, java enterprise architecture , Java, Spring Boot Microservices, scalable systems , Technical Architect