Engineering Manager

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and oversee our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex software projects. This role will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality software solutions, and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the technical execution of projects and products, ensuring adherence to quality standards, best practices, and technical requirements.
• Make technology-related decisions, including selecting appropriate frameworks, tools, and technologies, and guiding the team in their implementation.
• Allocate resources effectively across various project and product initiatives, ensuring optimal utilization and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers, product teams and clients to understand project/product requirements, priorities, and timelines.
• Lead technical discussions and provide guidance to the team in designing and implementing robust and scalable solutions.
• Act as a key contributor and operational member of specific product or project teams, actively participating in the execution and delivery of initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers, fostering their professional growth and skill development.
• Drive a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the engineering team.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, and evaluate their potential impact on our projects and products.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including clients and cross-functional teams, to understand business needs and align technology solutions accordingly.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between engineering teams, project managers, and other stakeholders ### Role Responsibilities & Deliverables: Solution Architecture:
• Interact with new leads to understand their business requirements and goals.
• Conceptualize and communicate practical and well-researched digitally enabled solutions within our capabilities and client budget to clients, resolving any doubts and establishing the solution as best in class. Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to the team, ensuring the use of best practices and efficient development processes.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and develop solutions that meet client needs. Project Management:
• Collaborate with project management by providing estimates and timelines
• Assigning resources based on project requirements and resource availability
• Work with a distributed team of project managers and technology leads.
• Maintain process compliance by enforcing strict documentation and process rules.
• Define, gather, and analyze business and product requirements for client and internal projects.
• Develop, manage, and communicate strategic and tactical product/project roadmaps in line with agreed scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Work closely with testing teams to ensure all output is well-tested and meets client expectations. Recruitment and Talent Management:
• Assess the bandwidth of the organization relative to the current pipeline and identify resource gaps.
• Hire capable, independent resources that can understand, communicate, and execute client briefs accurately.
• Work with HR teams and external consultants to interview candidates and assess their fit within the organization.
• Monitor performance of all organizational resources and lead performance reviews.
• Develop and implement a best-in-class onboarding and induction program to ensure quick activation of new resources.
• Identify and on board contractors / freelancers as and when required Leadership & Trainings:
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of engineers, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Provide guidance and support to team members, helping them develop their skills and achieve their career goals.
• Conduct regular performance assessments and provide constructive feedback.
• Drive recruitment efforts to attract and onboard top engineering talent. Qualifications:
• Proficiency in:
  • Gen AI: Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval Augmented Generation
  • Platforms: WordPress, Magento, Shopify, Laravel, Django
  • Programming Languages: PHP, Python, Node.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React), Tailwind
  • Interfaces: REST, Web Sockets, gRPC
  • Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Weaviate, Firestore
  • Cloud: AWS, Docker
  • Architectures: Headless, Pub/Sub, Event Sourcing, Asynchronous, Streaming
  • Servers: Nginx, Apache,
  • Code Management: Git, Docker
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, team and project management.
• Proven leadership abilities with a successful track record in managing projects, products and teams
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to communicate effectively with international clients.
• Experience in client interfacing roles is advantageous.
• Clean employment track record.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Jira, Trello, Microsoft Project).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including US/UK time zone shifts as required.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.