Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Java + Cloud + Distributed Systems)

Experience Level: 12-15 Years

Location: (Cochin office)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Seasoned Engineering Manager to lead multiple squads (3-4 teams) delivering scalable, high-performance software solutions. This role demands a balance between people management, technical oversight, and strategic collaboration with stakeholders. The Engineering Manager will own engineering delivery, drive technical excellence, and support career growth of the squads.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage 3-4 cross-functional squads (developers, testers, leads) to deliver high-quality software products.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable solutions using Java, Spring Framework, Angular, AWS, and Kubernetes .
• Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters to align technical delivery with business goals.
• Drive engineering best practices , coding standards, and architectural reviews across squads.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security considerations are baked into solutions.
• Facilitate career development, coaching, and performance appraisals for squad leads and engineers.
• Act as a technical escalation point for complex problems.
• Champion DevOps practices and CI/CD improvements.
• Work closely with leadership on capacity planning, hiring, and roadmap delivery.
• Foster a high-performance culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong technical background in Java , Spring Boot , Microservices , Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) , Kubernetes (K8s) .
• Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams delivering large-scale distributed systems .
• Good understanding of frontend technologies like Angular (preferred).
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures , message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and NoSQL databases .
• Hands-on experience (or oversight experience) with DevOps practices , CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments.
• Strong problem-solving, architecture, and system design skills.
• Ability to handle technical escalations and guide squads on resolving complex issues.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership, people management, and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and drive clarity in dynamic environments.
• Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term team and technology growth.
• Ability to be the face of the engineering organization in leadership meetings and customer discussions .