About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and inspire our software engineering team. This role is ideal for a strong technologist who can balance hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, building scalable systems, and
fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, guiding them on technical and career development.
- Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to translate requirements into scalable engineering solutions.
- Drive the design and implementation of microservices and distributed systems that are production-ready and highly available.
- Contribute to coding, architecture reviews, and high-level technical decision-making.
- Oversee deployment pipelines, ensuring smooth and reliable releases.
- Encourage best practices in engineering, including code quality, testing, CI / CD, and security.
- Manage priorities, resources, and timelines to deliver high-quality software solutions.
- Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability across the engineering team.
What You Should Bring :
9+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with at least 2- 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.Proven experience in designing and delivering microservices at scale.Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, C#, Ruby, Python, or Golang in production-grade systems.Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and cloud-native technologies.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.Ability to thrive in a startup environment, adapting to evolving priorities and wearing multiple hats.Good to Have (Bonus Skills) :
Experience developing large-scale deployment or workflow orchestration systems.Knowledge of security, certificates, and encryption standards, with familiarity in frameworks like TUF or Uptane.(ref : hirist.tech)