Engineering Manager - Java/Python

<p><p><b>Role : Software Development Engineering Manager</b><br/><br/><b>Role Direction and Impact :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>The Software Development Engineering Manager will be a critical leadership role in our engineering organization.<br/><br/> This person will not only manage and grow engineering teams but also remain hands-on with technical guidance and strategic execution.<br/><br/> The Engineering Manager will : <br/><br/>- Lead Teams to Success : Drive delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software product.<br/><br/>- Set Technical Direction : Review, evaluate and implement architecture, development best practices, and technical strategy aligned with business goals.<br/><br/>- Mentor and Grow Talent : Coach engineers, provide career development guidance, and create high-performing teams.<br/><br/>- Ensure Project Success : Partner with product, design, and QA to deliver impactful projects on time and within budget.<br/><br/>- Champion Engineering Excellence : Advocate for innovation, continuous improvement, and best practices across engineering.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b></p><p><br/></p><p>- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers, fostering growth and accountability.<br/><br/>- Define and follow thru technical KPIs, strategy, architecture, and roadmap.<br/><br/>- Collaborate cross-functionally team with product, design, QA, infosec, professional services, and stakeholders.<br/><br/>- Champion best practices in development, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.<br/><br/>- Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.<br/><br/>- Provide hands-on technical guidance and support in design and coding when necessary.<br/><br/>- Own project delivery end-to-end, ensuring milestones are met.<br/><br/>- Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.<br/><br/>- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.<br/><br/>- Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to keep the team competitive.<br/><br/><b>Technical Requirements & Key Skills :</b><br/><br/>- Technical Background : Strong foundation in software engineering with hands-on coding experience.<br/><br/>- Software Development Expertise : Deep understanding of software design, architecture, algorithms, and system design.<br/><br/>- Leadership & Management : Proven track record of managing teams of engineers (3+ members).<br/><br/>- Experience managing high-performance teams and driving results.<br/><br/>- Modern Practices : Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools.<br/><br/>- Cloud & Infrastructure : Experience with AWS, GCP, or self-managed data centres.<br/><br/>- Programming Languages : Proficiency in at least one modern language (Python, Java, C++, etc.<br/><br/>- Database Knowledge : Hands on experience SQL databases.<br/><br/>- Project Ownership : Demonstrated ability to take projects from concept to production.<br/><br/>- Plus Skills : Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices, distributed systems, data-driven decision-making.<br/><br/>- OLAP databases.<br/><br/>- Employee engagement program.<br/><br/>- Design review evaluations.<br/><br/>- Big data processing.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)