Senior Engineering Manager Java

Senior Engineering Manager – Java

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 13-17 Years

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager – Java to lead and manage high-performing engineering teams responsible for building scalable, secure, and enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical expertise in Java technologies, solid people management experience, and a proven ability to deliver complex software projects in agile environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and production support.
• Drive delivery of multiple projects while ensuring quality, scalability, and adherence to timelines.
• Provide technical leadership in designing and developing solutions using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, design reviews, and quality processes.
• Lead Agile delivery using Scrum/Kanban methodologies and manage distributed engineering teams.
• Oversee CI/CD implementation, DevOps practices, cloud-native deployments, and containerized applications.
• Drive architecture and implementation of Microservices, Event-Driven Systems, Kafka, APIs, and cloud-based solutions.
• Monitor project risks, resolve technical challenges, and ensure high system performance, reliability, and security.
• Mentor engineers and technical leads, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in software development, including strong hands-on experience in Java technologies.
• 5+ years of experience managing engineering teams and delivering enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Microservices Architecture, and Kafka.
• Experience with Cloud Platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Good understanding of distributed systems, application scalability, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and managing geographically distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
• Ability to balance technical decision-making with project delivery and people management responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architecture and modern cloud-native application development.
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as Angular or React.
• Certifications in Java, Cloud, Agile, or Project Management will be an added advantage.