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Senior Engineering Manager

Senior Engineering Manager

ThinkWise Consulting LLPIndia
17 hours ago
Job description

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager with deep technical expertise and proven leadership experience to drive large-scale product engineering and AI-enabled solution delivery.

This role blends hands-on engineering in Java, Python, Node.js, React, and cloud (AWS / others) with strategic leadership in adopting AI and data-driven engineering practices. The ideal candidate can translate business goals into scalable architectures and lead teams to build next-gen digital platforms powered by intelligence and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Lead architecture, design, and development of scalable, cloud-native, and AI-powered platforms using modern full-stack technologies.
  • Drive development of distributed backend systems using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (FastAPI / Django), and modern frontends using React.js / Next.js.
  • Define and implement microservices, APIs, and event-driven architectures integrated with AI / ML components or APIs.
  • Guide teams in AI integration use cases such as :

o Intelligent process automation

o Predictive analytics and recommendation systems

o Natural Language Processing (NLP) and LLM-based assistants

o Computer vision or anomaly detection pipelines

  • Oversee MLOps pipelines, model deployment, and cloud-based AI service integrations (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Bedrock, OpenAI APIs, Vertex AI, Azure AI).
  • Ensure best-in-class engineering practices : CI / CD, IaC, observability, test automation, performance optimization, and data security.
  • Engineering Management & Delivery

  • Lead, coach, and scale multi-skilled engineering teams across backend, frontend, AI / ML, and DevOps disciplines.
  • Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and Data Scientists to deliver high-quality, reliable, and impactful solutions.
  • Establish clear goals, metrics, and accountability mechanisms to ensure predictable and efficient delivery.
  • Review architecture, perform code and design reviews, and troubleshoot complex production issues when necessary.
  • Strategic Impact & Innovation

  • Shape the engineering roadmap by blending full-stack, cloud, and AI-first strategies.
  • Identify and operationalize AI adoption opportunities that improve business outcomes, efficiency, and user experience.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies (GenAI frameworks, vector databases, low-code AI tools) for potential integration.
  • Drive continuous improvement through innovation, reusable accelerators, and automation initiatives.
  • Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 15+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in a senior management or architecture leadership role.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in :
  • o Backend : Java (Spring Boot), Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django)

    o Frontend : React.js, Next.js, TypeScript

    o APIs : REST, GraphQL, gRPC

    o Cloud : AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP

    o Databases : MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB

    o DevOps & CI / CD : Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform

  • Exposure to AI / ML concepts and implementations, including integration of pre-trained models, APIs, and MLOps workflows.
  • Experience building AI-enhanced digital platforms (chatbots, predictive analytics, LLM-based copilots, or recommendation engines).
  • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Proven success in leading agile, cross-functional teams with clear delivery outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, CrewAI, Hugging Face).
  • Familiarity with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, or Azure OpenAI).
  • Certification in AWS / GCP / Azure or AI / ML specializations.
  • Experience working in product engineering, digital transformation, or AI solutioning environments.
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