Job Title : Senior Engineering Manager Backend

Experience : 8+ years

Employment Type : Full-Time

About the Role :

We are looking for a hands-on technology leader from a top-tier institution (IIT/NIT/BITS or equivalent global peers) with deep backend expertise to lead high-performing engineering teams in building scalable, high-impact products. This role combines technical excellence, strategic leadership, and people management to deliver best-in-class backend solutions in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership & Architecture :

- Lead the design and development of scalable backend systems using Java/Spring Boot or Python/Django.

- Architect and deliver microservices-based solutions and distributed systems with high availability and performance.

- Drive adoption of cloud-native practices leveraging AWS or Azure infrastructure.

- Oversee CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices to ensure rapid, reliable releases.

Team Management & Mentorship :

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10+ engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

- Own hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and career development for the team.

- Provide technical guidance, review designs/code, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.

Execution & Delivery :

- Execute projects in an Agile/Scrum environment with iterative, incremental delivery.

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to align business goals with technical execution.

- Track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality backend solutions.

Stakeholder Management & Problem Solving :

- Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to define technical strategy and roadmaps.

- Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

- Proactively identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational challenges.

Requirements :

Must-Have :

- Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science or related field from a top-tier institution (IIT/NIT/BITS/global equivalent).

- 8+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong coding background in Java/Spring Boot or Python/Django.

- Proven experience architecting microservices and distributed systems at scale.

- Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and DevOps pipelines (CI/CD).

- Demonstrated leadership experience managing 10+ engineers including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.

- Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum processes and iterative delivery.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Good-to-Have :

- Domain experience in Healthcare or Insurance.

- Proven success in leading high-impact projects in fast-paced, growth-stage product companies.

- Track record of driving technical excellence and innovation in backend engineering.