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Manager - Java Full Stack

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Summary

Lead a Java full-stack engineering team in Pune (office-based), staying hands-on with Java, Spring Boot, microservices, React/Angular, and CI/CD tooling like Docker and Kubernetes, while owning people management duties such as appraisals, KRAs/KPIs, and coaching. Requires 10+ years of experience including 4+ years of end-to-end people management.

Hello,


We are looking for an experienced Manager – Java Full Stack Development to lead a high-performing engineering team in Pune.


Location: Pune

Work Model: Work from Office – Mandatory

Experience: 10+ years

Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred | Max. 45 days


What We’re Looking For

Technical Expertise:

  • Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices & REST APIs
  • Frontend experience with React / Angular; Vue.js knowledge is an added advantage
  • Strong JavaScript / TypeScript fundamentals
  • Experience with CI/CD, Docker & Kubernetes
  • Exposure to messaging technologies such as RabbitMQ, Redis, MQTT / MQ
  • Ability to provide technical direction while remaining hands-on when required


Strong People Management is Mandatory

This role requires 4+ years of end-to-end people management experience, beyond technical team leadership.

Candidates should have hands-on experience in:

  • Performance management
  • KRA / KPI discussions and goal setting
  • Performance reviews and appraisals
  • Regular feedback, coaching and development conversations
  • Team reporting and people management
  • Managing team performance, growth and engagement


⚠️ Technical team leadership alone will not suffice. Candidates must have demonstrated experience in complete people management and reporting responsibilities.


Preferred Background

  • Experience in product engineering organizations or technology-first companies preferred
  • Strong service-industry candidates with deep hands-on expertise and product exposure may also be considered
  • Experience working with global stakeholders, preferably European stakeholders
  • Strong career stability with an average tenure of 2.5–3 years
  • No academic gaps during Engineering / Master’s


If you are an experienced Java Full Stack Engineering Manager who combines strong technical depth with proven people leadership, we'd love to hear from you!


Interested candidates can share their updated CV / reach out via DM - gayathri.va@peoplefy.com

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