Job Summary :
Amazon is seeking an accomplished and passionate Engineering Manager with 812 years of progressive industry experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a technical management role.
Based in Bangalore, this leader will be responsible for managing the development of highly scalable eCommerce applications and platforms.
The role requires a strong technical background in building high-performance systems using Java / NodeJS, coupled with proven expertise in building, mentoring, and retaining top-tier engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities :
Technical Strategy and Architecture :
- Provide technology thought leadership to drive innovation and technical excellence across engineering teams.
- Lead the development of highly scalable eCommerce applications and platforms, ensuring system robustness and performance.
- Apply deep technical knowledge of scalable server systems from a prior strong development background to guide architectural decisions.
- Drive technical solutions for building highly scalable systems primarily utilizing Java (or NodeJS) and leveraging open-source tools and platforms.
- Guide teams on effectively leveraging both RDBMS and NoSQL systems for data persistence and scalability.
Team Leadership and Management :
Build, mentor, and lead high-performance teams, focusing on hiring, coaching, and retaining top engineering talent.Manage and lead the development process using agile planning methodologies, ensuring the successful delivery of short release cycles (e.g., bi-weekly releases).Champion a culture that is passionate about building world-class software in a fast-paced environment.Communication and Collaboration :
Utilize excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills to align teams and stakeholders.Qualifications :
Experience : 10 years of progressive industry experience in software development, with a minimum of 2 years in a technical management role.Education : B.Tech in Computer Science or a related technical field.Technical Expertise : Strong, hands-on development background and proven experience in building highly scalable server systems using Java (or NodeJS).Database & Tools : Strong practical experience with both RDBMS and NoSQL systems, and leveraging open-source tools and platforms.Methodology : Must have mandatory experience with agile planning and successfully delivering short, frequent release cycles.Leadership : Proven ability to build, mentor, and retain top talent in high-performance engineering teams.Preferred Skills :
Experience with the AWS cloud platform.Experience in building eCommerce or SaaS products.Prior experience working in software product companies and startups.Experience with DevOps tools and technology for continuous integration and deployment.(ref : hirist.tech)