Manager, Engineering

Important: This is a hands-on Engineering Manager role. The successful candidate is expected to remain actively involved in software development and programming alongside leading the engineering team. Strong coding skills are a must and will be assessed as part of the recruitment process.

When applying, please briefly describe how much you currently code in your day-to-day role (for example, approximate percentage of your time spent coding, technologies you work with, and the types of tasks you personally implement).

Work Location: Strategy Chennai office — full-time, Monday to Friday

Role Overview

Lead a team of engineers delivering scalable Java backend systems and React-based frontend applications integrated with cloud and modern data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own sprint execution, roadmap delivery, and team performance.
  • Drive backend API design using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Ensure frontend architecture quality and React performance standards.
  • Oversee cloud deployment pipelines and DevOps processes.
  • Guide Snowflake and Databricks integrations.
  • Mentor engineers and conduct performance reviews.

Technical Expectations

  • Strong backend system design using Java.
  • Advanced React development and state management knowledge.
  • Hands-on cloud deployment experience.
  • Working knowledge of Snowflake schemas and Databricks workflows.

Preferred

  • AI feature integration exposure.
  • BI/reporting system experience.

Additional Information

The recruitment process includes online assessment as a first step - we send it via e-mail, please check also your SPAM folder

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