Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager (Java + Cloud + Distributed Systems) Experience Level: 12-15 Years Location: Cochin / Trivandrum Employment Type: Full-time Notice Period: Immediate or within 30 days 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.

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.