Engineering Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams in building scalable, real-time data systems. This role demands 7-17 years of experience in software engineering, including 2-5 years in a leadership capacity. Candidates must possess strong expertise in Java and experience with Apache Flink. The position involves mentoring engineers, designing backend systems, and implementing data processing pipelines. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with an understanding of distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 7-17 years of experience in software engineering, including 2-5 years in a leadership position.
• Strong expertise in Java with knowledge of multithreading and concurrency.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Flink for real-time applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers.
• Architect scalable backend systems using Java.
• Design real-time data processing pipelines using Apache Flink.

Skills

Java

Apache Flink

Distributed systems

Event-driven architecture

Problem-solving

RESTful APIs

Cloud Platforms

Microservices architecture

Team leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Kafka

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Overview

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients. Min Experience: 7 years. Location: United States. JobType: full-time. We are looking for an experienced and driven Engineering Manager to lead high-performing teams building scalable, real-time data systems. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Java and Apache Flink, combined with leadership capabilities to guide teams through complex engineering challenges while delivering high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Architect and build scalable backend systems using Java, ensuring high performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Design and implement real-time data processing pipelines using Apache Flink, handling large-scale streaming data efficiently.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, CI/CD, and observability.
• Manage project timelines, prioritize deliverables, and ensure timely execution without compromising quality.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support career growth of team members.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in distributed systems and streaming applications.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and evaluate their adoption to improve system capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 7-17 years of professional experience in software engineering, with at least 2-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong expertise in Java, including multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Flink for building real-time stream processing applications.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and data streaming concepts.
• Experience working with big data technologies (e.g., Kafka, Hadoop, Spark) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex technical challenges.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills