Role : Engineering Manager
Location : Pune (Hybrid)
Experience : 10 to 15 Years
Notice Period : Immediate Joiners Preferred
About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing software engineering team. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and people management, with a strong focus on building scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with deep technical expertise, proven experience in managing teams, and the ability to align engineering initiatives with business goals.
Key Responsibilities :
Technical Leadership :
- Drive the design, architecture, and development of scalable, maintainable software systems.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and contribute to the codebase when needed.
- Conduct code reviews and ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and DevOps.
- Collaborate with product managers and tech leads to translate business needs into technical Delivery :
- Partner with project managers to deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Identify and remove technical / process blockers to ensure smooth delivery.
- Define and monitor engineering KPIs to measure and improve reliability.
- Lead root cause analysis and post-incident Management :
- Mentor and coach engineers, supporting career growth and skill development.
- Conduct regular 1 : 1s, performance reviews, and provide actionable feedback.
- Support hiring and onboarding to build a strong engineering team.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performance team culture.
Requirements :
10 to 15 years of professional experience in software development.At least 8 years hands-on coding experience.Minimum 2 years in an engineering leadership / management role.Proven track record of mentoring, coaching, and building engineering teams.Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters / MBA is a plus).Technical Skills :
Proficiency in at least one backend language : Node.js, Python, Go, or Java.Experience with frontend frameworks : React, Angular, or Vue.js.Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Familiarity with DevOps practices : CI / CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code.Leadership Skills :
Ability to lead complex technical discussions and resolve issues effectively.Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments with multiple priorities.(ref : hirist.tech)