Engineering Manager

Kanerika Software; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Generous parental leave

Health insurance

Professional certification reimburse

Job summary

Kanerika Software is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide delivery governance for a SaaS platform in data privacy, governance, and AI. You will own delivery outcomes, team health, staffing, and reporting, while maintaining strong technical credibility and people-management discipline.

The role requires leading multiple agile teams (20+ engineers) and collaborating with client stakeholders. Based in Hyderabad/India, with a focus on enterprise-grade solutions and modern cloud tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• 3+ years as Engineering/Delivery Manager overseeing multiple agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery governance across multiple pods; manage sprint commitments and milestones.
• Lead staffing, onboarding, and continuity planning to keep teams productive.
• Track risks, dependencies, and issues; drive escalations to closure with client and Kanerika leadership.
• Define and report engineering KPIs and delivery metrics; drive improvements.
• Prepare status reports and steering-committee updates for client and leadership.
• Support timesheet management, effort tracking, and invoicing reconciliation.
• Collaborate with Tech Leads and AI Architect on technical direction and best practices.
• Coach and mentor Tech Leads and engineers; drive performance and growth.
• Ensure SDLC, security, compliance, CI/CD and DoD adherence.

Skills

Agile at scale

Staffing

Mentoring

Jira

CI/CD

Java/Spring

Python

Angular

Cloud AWS/Azure

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelors/Masters in CS/Engineering

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

KanerikaInc. is a premier global software products and services firm that specializesin providing innovative solutions and services for data-driven enterprises. Ourfocus is to empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goalsand maximize their business impact through the effective use of data andAI.We leverage cutting-edgetechnologies in data analytics, data governance, AI-ML, GenAI/ LLM and industrybest practices to deliver custom solutions that help organizations optimizetheir operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

Awardsand Recognitions

• 1. CMMI Level 3 Appraised in 2024.
• 2. Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023 by Great Placeto Work.
• 3. Top 10 Most Recommended RPA Start-Ups in 2022 byRPA Today.
• 4. NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award in 2014.
• 5. Frost & Sullivan India 2021 TechnologyInnovation Award for its Kompass composable solution architecture.
• 6. Recognized for ISO 27701, 27001, SOC2, and GDPRcompliances.
• 7. Featured as Top Data Analytics Services Providerby GoodFirms.

Workingfor us

Kanerikais rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor, for many good reasons. We truly value ouremployees' growth, well-being, and diversity, and people’s experiences bearthis out. At Kanerika, we offer a host of enticing benefits that create anenvironment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. From ourinclusive hiring practices and mandatory training on creating a safe workenvironment to our flexible working hours and generous parental leave, weprioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Our commitment toprofessional development is evident through our mentorship programs, jobtraining initiatives, and support for professional certifications.Additionally, our company-sponsored outings and various time-off benefitsensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us at Kanerika and become part of avibrant and diverse community where your talents are recognized, your growth isnurtured, and your contributions make a real impact. See the benefits sectionbelow for the perks you’ll get while working for Kanerika.

Locations

Weare located in Austin (USA), Singapore, Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad(India).

JobLocation: Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad.

Role:

Asan Engineering Manager, you will provide delivery governance acrossmultiple engineering pods building an enterprise-grade SaaS platform in thedata privacy, data governance and AI governance space. You will own deliveryoutcomes, team health, staffing and continuity, and act as the main point ofcontact for client and Kanerika leadership on delivery, risk and reporting. Therole needs strong technical credibility combined with people management andengineering operations discipline.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Owndelivery governance across multiple pods: sprint commitments, release plans,milestones and quality outcomes.
• Managestaffing, onboarding, knowledge transfer, continuity planning and timelyreplacements so teams stay fully productive.
• Trackand manage risks, dependencies and issues across pods, and drive escalations toclosure with client and internal stakeholders.
• Define,track and report engineering metrics (velocity, predictability, defect leakage,cycle time, test coverage) and drive improvement actions.
• Prepareregular status reports and steering-committee updates for client and Kanerikaleadership.
• Supporttimesheet management, effort tracking and invoicing reconciliation.
• Partnerwith Tech Leads and the AI Architect on technical direction, capacity planningand engineering best practices.
• Coachand mentor Tech Leads and engineers, and drive performance management, careergrowth and team engagement.
• Ensureadherence to SDLC, security, compliance, CI/CD and definition-of-done standardsacross pods.

WhatYou’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, orequivalent experience.
• 8+years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years as anEngineering Manager or Delivery Manager.
• Provenexperience managing multiple agile teams (20+ engineers) on enterprise softwareor SaaS engagements.

MandatorySkills:

• Strongexpertise in Agile/Scrum delivery at scale, including multi-team planning,dependency management and release governance.
• Experiencewith staffing, resource planning, onboarding and people management.
• Hands-onexperience defining and reporting engineering KPIs and delivery metrics.
• Workingknowledge of Java/Spring Boot, Python, Angular, microservices and AWS/Azurecloud.
• Understandingof CI/CD, DevOps, test automation and quality engineering practices.
• Experiencewith Jira, Confluence and delivery reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI.
• Familiaritywith Time & Material engagements, timesheets and invoicing processes.
• Excellentstakeholder management, communication and escalation-handling skills.

Goodto Have:

• Experiencedelivering AI/ML, GenAI or data platform programs.
• Domainexposure to data privacy, governance, security or compliance products.
• Certificationssuch as PMP, CSM, SAFe or PMI-ACP.

Whyjoin us?

• Buildenterprise-grade products in data privacy and AI governance that are used byorganizations worldwide.
• Workhands-on with modern technologies across GenAI, agentic AI, cloud (AWS andAzure) and full-stack engineering.
• Learnfrom experienced architects and engineering leaders through mentorship, designreviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Growyour career with twice-yearly appraisals, certification support and apromote-from-within culture.
• Competitivecompensation and comprehensive benefits as a full-time Kanerika employee.
• Bepart of an award-winning, CMMI Level 3 appraised data and AI company.

Employee Benefits:

1. 1.Culture:
   • i. OpenDoor Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.
   • ii. OpenOffice Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.
   • iii. FlexibleWorking Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.
   • v. AppraisalProcess Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.
2. 2.Inclusivity and Diversity:
   • i. Hiringpractices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce.
   • ii. MandatoryPOSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment.
3. 3.Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:
   • i. GMCand Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection.
   • ii. HealthInsurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses.
   • iii. DisabilityInsurance: Offers financial support in case of disability.
4. 4.Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:
   • i. Company-sponsoredfamily events: Creates opportunities for employees and theirfamilies to bond.
   • ii. GenerousParental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption ofa child.
   • iii. FamilyMedical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members'medical needs.
5. 5.Perks and Time-Off Benefits:
   • i. Company-sponsoredoutings: Organizes recreational activities for employees.
   • ii. Gratuity:Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation.
   • iii. ProvidentFund: Helps employees save for retirement.
   • iv. GenerousPTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off.
   • v. Paidsick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell.
   • vi. Paidholidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.
   • vii. BereavementLeave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one.
6. 6.Professional Development Benefits:
   • i. L&Dwith FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learningrepository for professional development.
   • ii. MentorshipProgram: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals.
   • iii. JobTraining: Provides training to enhance job-related skills.
   • iv. ProfessionalCertification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professionalcertifications.
   • v. Promotefrom Within: Encourages internal growth and advancement opportunities.