We are seeking a proactive Software Engineering Manager to lead a skilled engineering team in building scalable and reliable software. This is a player-coach position, where youll guide the team while actively contributing to technical solutions. You will partner with product and cross-functional teams to ensure timely project delivery and cultivate a culture of innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead the architecture, design, and development of high-quality software systems.

- Actively participate in coding and provide technical mentorship to team members.

- Review code regularly and promote best practices for code quality, testing, and DevOps.

- Collaborate with tech leads and product teams to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.

Project Delivery :

- Work with project managers to plan, track, and deliver projects successfully.

- Identify technical and process challenges and implement solutions proactively.

- Establish and monitor engineering metrics to improve delivery efficiency and system stability.

- Conduct post-incident analysis and root cause reviews to drive continuous improvement.

Team Management :

- Guide and mentor engineers to support their technical development and career growth.

- Conduct 1 : 1 meetings, provide feedback, and perform performance reviews.

- Assist in hiring and onboarding new team members effectively.

- Build a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

Requirements :

Experience :

- 10-15 years of professional software development experience, with 8+ years hands-on coding.

- 2+ years in a leadership role, formally or informally.

- Proven track record of mentoring engineers and driving technical initiatives.

- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masters or MBA is a plus).

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in at least one backend language : Node.js, Python, Go, or Java.

- Experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

- Strong knowledge of microservices, distributed systems, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and infrastructure-as-code tools.

Leadership & Soft Skills :

- Strong ability to lead, inspire, and motivate technical teams.

- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills based on data.

- Effective at communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Comfortable working in agile, fast-paced, and dynamic environments.

Note : This role requires a balance between hands-on development and team leadership to ensure high-quality software delivery and foster engineers growth.