As an Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing our engineering department to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in engineering, release management, and hands-on experience with our tech stack, including Java Spring Boot, Redis Cache, Postgres DB, microservice architecture, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities :

- Lead and manage the engineering team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure high performance and productivity.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and design, to define and prioritise product requirements and project timelines.

- Oversee the development and implementation of software projects, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.

- Utilise your expertise in release management to ensure smooth and timely software deployments, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external partners as necessary.

- Drive the adoption of agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices to optimise the software development lifecycle.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities to leverage new tools or frameworks to enhance our tech stack.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

- Participate in the recruitment and onboarding process of new engineering team members, ensuring the right talent is hired and integrated effectively.

- Monitor and manage resource allocation and project timelines to ensure successful project delivery within schedule constraints.

Requirements :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven work experience as an Engineering Manager, with a minimum of 7-12 years in software development.

- Strong hands-on experience with our tech stack, including Java Spring Boot, Redis Cache, Postgres DB, microservice architecture, and Kubernetes.

- Demonstrated experience in release management, ensuring successful software deployments and coordinating with stakeholders.

- Previous experience in a startup environment is highly desirable, with a track record of driving innovation and managing projects from conception to completion.

- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset.

- Experience with agile methodologies, continuous integration, and continuous delivery practices.

- Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure and deployment models, such as AWS, is a plus.