Software Engineering Manager

Genea

. Drive team efforts and maintain code quality, scalability, maintainability, and readability .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering teams, managing software development projects, and implementing microservice and event-driven architectures. Proficient in backend and frontend technologies, with a strong understanding of SDLC and agile practices.

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Team LeadershipMicroservice ArchitectureJavaScript ProficiencyAgile PracticesAWS Experience

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Hard Skills

Backend TechnologiesFrontend TechnologiesMongoDBPostgreSQLSDLCUnit TestingIntegration TestingWork EstimationProject ManagementChange Management

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingRelationship ManagementCustomer Service SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ReactAngularVueAWS EC2AWS S3AWS LambdaAWS CloudWatchAWS SNSAWS RDSAWS SQS

Industry Keywords

SCRUMEngineering Team ManagementSoftware DevelopmentProduct RoadmapsData-Driven Approach

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSEC2JavaScriptMongoDBPostgresRDBMSReactSDLCVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive team efforts and maintain code quality, scalability, maintainability, and readability
Estimate and delegate work
Manage a large engineering team and align it with team goals
Lead the design, strategy, and execution of software development projects supporting product roadmaps
Lead technology architecture and development according to product needs
Oversee daily activities and progress of multiple SCRUM teams
Monitor and update team metrics to assess engineering and operational excellence
Lead SCRUM teams in estimating engineering effort for new features and fixes
Collaborate with Product Managers on new products and features
Implement a data-driven approach to execution and transparency
Participate across the full SDLC from system analysis through testing and deployment
Report to the CTO and work directly with executives
Help build and lead an engineering team and influence software development and product delivery outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of total experience
3+ years of relevant work experience as team lead
Experience in microservice and event-driven architecture
Proficiency in backend technologies, preferably JavaScript
Proficiency in frontend technologies, preferably React; familiarity with Angular, Vue, or other JavaScript-based frameworks
Proficiency in MongoDB or RDBMS; PostgreSQL is used
Excellent understanding of SDLC and agile practices
Experience guiding teams through planning, development, and rollout
Experience in work estimation and delegation preferred
Understanding of unit and integration testing practices
Ability to write and explain complex problems over email or calls
Strategic thinking and ability to formulate product and business strategies
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams of managers and senior engineers across multiple projects and technologies
Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
Customer service skills including empathy, accuracy, compassion, responsiveness, resourcefulness, and conscientiousness
Relationship management, strategizing, project management, problem-solving, and change management skills
AWS experience highly preferable, including EC2, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, SNS, RDS, and SQS

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working environment
24 days of PTO and 10 holidays
Maternity leave
Paternity leave
Adoption leave
Wedding leave
Bereavement leave
Family health insurance
Personal accident coverage beyond CTC
5-day work schedule
Access to personal development courses and learning platforms
Regular social and philanthropic events
Opportunity to travel as necessary