Engineering Manager

Gemini Solutions Pvt. ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gemini Solutions Pvt. ltd. is looking for an Engineering Manager with 8 to 15 years of backend and cloud-native experience. You will lead the design and development of high-performance backend services and secure cloud-native applications, guiding teams across Java, Python, Go, and Node.js environments.

Responsibilities include architecture reviews, security integration, and cross-functional collaboration with product owners, QA, and DevOps to align technical delivery with business goals.

Qualifications

• 8 to 15 years of backend development and cloud-native architecture experience.
• Hands-on with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Strong Kubernetes, cloud platforms, and secure system design experience.
• Deep understanding of microservices, service meshes, and API security.
• Expertise in CI/CD, DevSecOps, IaC, and observability tooling.
• Background in SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases.
• Ability to lead and scale engineering teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for backend services built with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
• Design secure, scalable cloud-native applications on AWS/GCP/Azure.
• Architect and manage Kubernetes workloads with a security and observability focus.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps principles for secure deployments.
• Define API security standards and IAM practices across services.
• Enhance observability with Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, ELK, and Grafana.
• Oversee IaC via Terraform/Pulumi/AWS CDK and ensure compliance automation.
• Mentor engineers, align tech with business goals, and participate in reviews.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud-native architecture

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevSecOps

API security

Observability tooling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Security automation

Time-series databases

Team scaling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Security

Tools

Prometheus

OpenTelemetry

ELK

Grafana

Terraform

Pulumi

AWS CDK

Istio

Linkerd

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Engineering Manager with 8 to 15 years of experience to lead the design and development of high-performance, secure backend systems and scalable cloud‑native applications. The ideal candidate should bring a strong technical foundation in backend engineering (Java, Python, Go, Node.js) combined with proven leadership in managing teams, driving cross‑functional initiatives, and ensuring alignment between technical delivery and business objectives.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the development of high-performance backend services using Java, Python, Go, or Node.js, following microservices and event‑driven architecture.
  • Design and oversee the delivery of secure, scalable, and resilient cloud‑native applications across AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Architect and manage Kubernetes workloads (RBAC, admission controllers, container security, service meshes) with an emphasis on security and observability.
  • Drive the implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps principles, ensuring secure, automated, and high‑quality deployments.
  • Define and enforce API security standards (OAuth2, OIDC, JWT) and IAM best practices across services.
  • Optimize system observability with tools such as Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, ELK, or Grafana, enabling proactive monitoring and incident response.
  • Oversee infrastructure security through IaC tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or AWS CDK, incorporating compliance automation.
• Security Engineering:
  • Champion cloud and application security, including IAM, KMS, WAF, SIEM, and container security tools like Trivy, Falco.
  • Integrate security testing tools (SAST, DAST, CSPM) and secrets management into the development lifecycle.
  • Drive initiatives around threat modeling, security code reviews, and automated compliance checks.
• Functional & Strategic Leadership:
  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, setting clear goals, providing regular feedback, and fostering a high-performance engineering culture.
  • Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, QA, and DevOps teams to align technology strategy with business objectives.
  • Contribute to roadmap planning, resource allocation, and delivery oversight for key initiatives.
  • Act as a key stakeholder in architecture reviews, security audits, and risk assessments.
  • Engage in vendor and partner evaluation for tooling and cloud services.
  • Communicate technical concepts and status updates effectively to non-technical stakeholders and senior leadership.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILL SETS

• Technical Skills:
  • 8 to 15 years of experience in backend development and cloud-native application architecture.
  • Proven hands-on experience with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
  • Strong experience in Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and secure system design.
  • Deep understanding of microservices, service meshes (Istio, Linkerd), and API security.
  • Expertise in CI/CD, DevSecOps, IaC, and observability tooling.
  • Strong background in SQL, NoSQL, and time-series databases.
  • Experience with security automation tools and practices.
  • Ability to lead and scale engineering teams while managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Security, or a related field.