Job description
Role – Manager, R&D Experience – 14 - 20 years Location – Bengaluru Work Mode – Hybrid
Position Description: We are seeking an experienced technical R&D manager with a strong background in software engineering and cloud domain, coupled with excellent people management skills.
In this role, you will mentor and lead a team, driving innovation and delivering high-quality enterprise-class products.
You will oversee software development, support and testing, ensuring the scalability, longevity, and reliability of product releases.
What will you do: Technical & Management Responsibilities: Experience managing the development, testing, and deployment of a mission-critical Java-based backend platform serving customers.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the team in one or more of the following areas.
(Java, Kotlin, Databases, Security, Observability, Infrastructure, Containerization, CI/CD, Cloud) Collaborate with teams in North America, Technical Support, Escalations, and DevOps to anticipate and mitigate project issues as well as troubleshoot issues encountered by customers.
Deliver high-quality releases on legacy platform, including bug-fixes, security patches, and features as needed.
Determine project staff assignments and schedule work to meet completion dates and R&D deliverables.
Build and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an environment of trust, psychological safety, and continuous learning.
Lead with empathy and inclusion, fostering a culture where team members feel supported, challenged, and valued.
Balance technical innovation with practical execution, ensuring high-quality releases at speed.
Provide regular coaching and career development opportunities to help engineers grow their skills and advance in their careers.
Experience executing a talent and performance management strategy.
Promote a culture of collaboration, open communication, and shared ownership.
What you will need: Technical Skills: Proficient in building robust back-end applications using
Java ,
Spring Boot
/ Spring Framework .
Knowledge of Kotlin is a strong plus.
Hands-on expertise with
Kafka Confluent
for event streaming and message brokering.
Experience with containerization and orchestration of Java applications with tools such as
Docker
and
Kubernetes .
Knowledge of
microservice architecture , including designing, developing, and deploying scalable services.
Knowledge of enterprise-grade observability tools (Datadog, Splunk, Prometheus, or other)is a strong plus.
Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as
Jenkins ,
Gitlab CI/CD , or similar technologies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as
AWS ,
GCP , or
Azure , and their associated services.
A basic understanding of application security, identity management, and vulnerability management strategies is a strong plus.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and develop creative solutions.
Good communication skills and the ability to work in Agile development environments.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field required.
Masters in a related field preferred.
12+ years applicable experience, with 4+ years direct people management experience.
Strong hands-on development background in Java, Kotlin, or a similar programming language preferred.
Required Skill Profession
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