About the role
We are looking for a Sr. /Engineering Manager with a strong focus on execution and delivery. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who excels in managing engineering teams, driving timely execution, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will work closely with product, design, and business teams to translate business goals into robust technology solutions.
The candidate will have responsibilities across the following functions:
Engineering Execution and Delivery:
- Own the end-to-end execution of engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery with high quality.
- Drive agile development processes, ensuring efficient sprint planning, backlog grooming, and milestone tracking.
- Optimise release cycles, code quality, and system performance while minimising technical debt.
- Lead and unblock teams by identifying bottlenecks, mitigating risks, and ensuring continuous progress.
Team Leadership and Management:
- Manage, mentor, and scale high-performing engineering teams.
- Ensure clear ownership and accountability within the team for successful execution.
- Provide hands-on technical guidance where needed, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate closely with the hiring team to attract and retain top engineering talent.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with product managers, business stakeholders, and other engineering leaders to align technology execution with company goals.
- Ensure seamless coordination between backend, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Translate business requirements into technical roadmaps and execution plans.
System Scalability and Stability:
- Ensure the stability, security, and scalability of existing systems while enabling new feature development.
- Optimise performance and system reliability while ensuring cost-efficient infrastructure.
- Ensure strong DevOps and CI/CD practices to support smooth and frequent deployments.
Requirements:
- 8- 13 years of experience in software development and engineering leadership.
- Proven experience in driving execution in fast-paced environments, preferably in fintech or consumer tech.
- Hands-on experience with backend (Java) and frontend (React) technologies.
- Expertise in Agile, Scrum, and project management tools (JIRA, Asana, Trello).
- Strong people management skills with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams.