Senior Engineering Manager (Backend - Node.js)

Senior Engineering Manager (Backend – Node.js)Location : Cochin, IndiaEmployment Type : Permanent (Work from Office)Experience : 10–15 yearsOpen Positions : 3Department : Engineering / Software Product DevelopmentAbout Linnk GroupLinnk Group is a fast-growing technology solutions provider committed to building scalable, high-performing software products. Under our Linnk Innovation Hub, Cochin, we are building next-generation SaaS platforms that combine CRM, ERP, Sales Automation, and AI-driven Chatbot systems.We value innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence. At Linnk, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals on projects that make a real impact while growing your leadership and technical expertise.Job SummaryWe are hiring Senior Engineering Managers to lead and grow high-performing backend engineering teams responsible for architecting and delivering Linnk’s SaaS and AI-driven platforms.In this role, you will : - Own technical strategy and execution of backend initiatives.- Lead and manage a team of 8–10+ engineers, providing direction, mentorship, and performance management.- Partner with product and business stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery.- Maintain a balance between hands-on technical leadership and people management.- This is an on-site leadership role at our Cochin Innovation Hub with direct influence on Linnk’s core products and engineering culture.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam & People Leadership- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 8–10+ backend engineers.- Conduct performance reviews, career development planning, and coaching.- Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.- Drive hiring, onboarding, and team expansion as the organization scales.Technical Leadership & Execution- Define and communicate technical strategy and architecture for backend services.- Guide design, development, and maintenance of scalable Node.js systems.- Oversee API design (REST / GraphQL), database architecture (PostgreSQL / MongoDB), and microservices deployments.- Ensure backend systems meet standards of scalability, performance, and security.- Review and approve designs, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices.Delivery & Cross-Functional Collaboration- Align engineering execution with product roadmaps and business priorities.- Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and QA to ensure seamless delivery.- Anticipate risks, manage dependencies, and drive predictable delivery timelines.- Evangelize engineering excellence and contribute to company-wide technical strategy.Required Skills & Qualifications- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.- 10–15 years of professional software development experience, with at least 5 years in technical leadership and team management .- Strong background in Node.js, TypeScript / JavaScript (ES6+), and backend frameworks (Express.js / NestJS).- Proven expertise with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, schema design, and distributed systems.- Deep experience with microservices, Docker / Kubernetes, and large-scale system design.- Demonstrated success in leading teams of 8–10+ engineers to deliver complex products.- Strong communication skills and ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.Good to Have- Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).- Knowledge of real-time communication (WebSockets, SSE).- Exposure to vector databases (pgvector, Pinecone, etc.) for AI / ML workloads.- Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum / Kanban).- Awareness of frontend frameworks (React / React Native) for cross-functional alignment.