Engineering Manager - Java/React.js

Role : Engineering Manager

Description :

- Location : Raidurg, Hyderabad

- Work mode : 5 Days WFO (Work from Office)

- Experience : 7 to 12 Years

- Mandatory Skills : Docker & Microservices, Java and AWS cloud platform, Minimum 3 years in Team Management

- Must have team leading/ team managing experience (Minimum 3 years)

- Qualification : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Notice period : Immediate / early joiners (Max. 15 days)

Important Notes :

- Immediate Joiners Only (Max 15 Days Notice)

- Candidates must be able to join within 15 days.

- Mandatory skills must be clearly highlighted in the resume and project details.

- Profiles with a notice period above 15 days or missing mandatory skills will be automatically rejected.

Position Overview :

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional team of engineers (Java, Frontend, iOS, Android, and QA) responsible for our core trading ecosystems. As a global trading firm operating across multiple countries and business lines, our infrastructure is critical, high-stakes, and constantly evolving.

In this role, you will not just manage people; you will orchestrate the delivery of complex, low- latency trading solutions that serve diverse markets. You will bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy, ensuring our multiple trading platforms remain robust, compliant, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities :

Team Leadership & People Management :

- Manage a Diverse Stack : Lead a multidisciplinary team comprising Backend (Java), Frontend (React/Angular), Mobile (iOS/Android), and QA engineers.

- Growth & Mentorship : Conduct regular 1 : 1s, facilitate career growth, and foster a culture of technical excellence and ownership.

- Global Collaboration : Coordinate effectively with stakeholders and teams across different time zones and cultural contexts to ensure 24/7 operational stability.

Technical Delivery & Strategy :

- Multi-Platform Integration : Oversee the development and maintenance of integrations between various proprietary and third-party trading platforms.

- Quality & Reliability : Champion high standards for code quality, automated testing (QA), and release management, specifically tailored for a high-availability trading environment where downtime is not an option.

- Architectural Oversight : Collaborate with Staff Engineers and Architects to make scalable technical decisions that support multiple business lines simultaneously.

Operational Excellence :

- Agile Execution : Drive sprint planning, retro, and delivery timelines, ensuring transparency in a fast-paced environment.

- Incident Management : Act as a point of escalation for critical production issues, leading root cause analysis (RCA) and preventive measures.

- Compliance & Security : Ensure all engineering outputs adhere to the strict regulatory requirements of the various countries in which we operate

Technical Leadership and Execution :

- Provide hands-on technical leadership, guiding the team in containerized application development, big data processing, and distributed systems design.

- Optimize and modernize SQL-based systems, ensuring their seamless integration with cloud-native infrastructure.

- Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes) to streamline deployment processes.

- Act as a technical authority, resolving complex engineering challenges and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience :

- A minimum of 7 years in software engineering, including 3+ years in leadership roles managing diverse engineering teams.

- Proven expertise in Dockerized architectures, including multi-domain microservices, big data pipelines, and event-driven systems.

- Strong experience with SQL databases, cloud-native technologies, and distributed system design.

Technical Expertise :

- Mastery of Java Framework in cloud-native development, particularly within AWS environments.

- Proficiency with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, ECS).

- In-depth knowledge of event-driven architectures, domain-driven design, and real-time data processing.

Methodologies and Practices :

- Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, with a focus on iterative delivery and continuous improvement.

- Demonstrated ability to lead DevOps transformations, emphasizing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Preferred Skills :

- Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with a focus on eliminating inefficiencies and scaling systems effectively.

- Exceptional communication skills, enabling seamless collaboration across technical and non-technical teams.

- Familiarity with integrating AI/ML pipelines into trading platforms to enhance predictive analytics and decision-making.