Engineering Manager

Weekday AI
Full-time
On-site

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Min Experience: 13 years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong track record of leading high-performing engineering teams, designing scalable architectures, and delivering reliable software solutions in dynamic product environments. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical strategy, mentoring engineering talent, and ensuring timely delivery of mission-critical software systems.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

  • Drive architecture and design of highly available, microservices-based platforms.
  • Guide cloud-native development, with strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and AWS/GCP.
  • Lead modernization initiatives including cloud migration (e.g., AWS to GCP) and DevOps transformation.
  • Ensure quality through robust code reviews, CI/CD automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Team & Project Management

  • Lead cross-functional teams of developers, QA, DevOps, and architects across the full SDLC.
  • Manage project timelines, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery using Agile/SAFe frameworks.
  • Partner with Product Management and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable solutions.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and continuous growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.

Operational Excellence

  • Drive production stability, real-time monitoring, and incident management processes.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technical ownership, and operational resilience.
  • Ensure regulatory and security compliance through implementation of best practices.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Bachelor’s / M.Tech in Engineering or Data Science (IITs, BITS, NITS or equivalent preferred)
  • 12–18 years of total experience with at least 3–5 years in an Engineering Manager or equivalent leadership role.
  • Hands-on expertise in:

-Java, Spring Boot, Docker, Kubernetes

-AWS, GCP (esp. Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL)

-CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab) and infrastructure automation.

  • Proven experience leading large (50+) cross-functional teams.
  • Prior experience delivering platforms in Fintech, IoT, or AI/ML-driven environments


Preferred

  • Executive or General Management certification (e.g., IIM-B or equivalent).
  • Experience working in startups or fast-paced product organizations.
  • Exposure to client interactions, support escalations, and vendor management.

Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes

  • Strategic thinker with a bias toward action.
  • Empathetic leader who builds strong engineering culture rooted in trust and accountability.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Passion for continuous learning and innovation.

What You’ll Get

  • Opportunity to lead product-first engineering teams solving real-world scalability problems.
  • Work in a domain where your decisions impact millions of users and real-time transactions.
  • Autonomy, ownership, and growth within a fast-scaling tech organization.