Engineering Manager

Naviq

Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru

On-site

INR 3,800,000 - 6,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work life policies

Medical benefits

Continuous learning and development

Global diverse culture

Stable SaaS product company

Airline/airport industry exposure

Job summary

IBS Software in Cochin/TVM/Bangalore is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead 3–4 squads focused on Java + Cloud + distributed systems. In this in-office role, you will balance people management with technical oversight and strategic collaboration with stakeholders to drive delivery of scalable software.

You will oversee architecture, DevOps, and AI-enabled SDLC practices, mentor engineers, ensure performance and security, and partner with leaders on capacity planning, hiring, and roadmap

Qualifications

12–15 years of software engineering or leadership experience.
Experience leading 3–4 squads delivering large-scale systems.
Strong background in Java, Spring Boot and distributed architectures.
Hands-on with cloud, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

Lead 3–4 cross-functional squads to deliver high-quality software.
Oversee scalable designs using Java, Spring, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters.
Drive best practices, coding standards, and architectural reviews.
Mentor engineers and participate in performance appraisals.
Act as escalation point for complex technical issues.
Champion CI/CD and DevOps improvements.
Partner with leadership on capacity planning, hiring and roadmap delivery.
Foster a high-performance culture focused on collaboration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Kubernetes

Angular

Cloud platforms

Event-driven

Kafka

RabbitMQ

NoSQL databases

DevOps/CI-CD

AI-DLC

Monitoring tools

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Job Description

Engineering Manager (Java + Cloud + Distributed Systems) – Experience Level: 12‑15 Years – Location: Cochin/TVM/Bangalore, in office – Employment Type: Full‑time.

We are looking for a seasoned Engineering Manager to lead multiple squads (3‑4 teams) delivering scalable, high‑performance software solutions. This role demands a balance between people management, technical oversight, and strategic collaboration with stakeholders. The Engineering Manager will own engineering delivery, drive technical excellence, and support career growth of the squads.

Key Responsibilities

Manage 3‑4 cross‑functional squads (developers, testers, leads) to deliver high‑quality software products.
Oversee the design and implementation of scalable solutions using Java, Spring Framework, Angular, AWS, and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with Architects, Product Managers, and Scrum Masters to align technical delivery with business goals.
Drive engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural reviews across squads.
Ensure performance, scalability, and security considerations are baked into solutions.
Facilitate career development, coaching, and performance appraisals for squad leads and engineers.
Act as a technical escalation point for complex problems.
Champion DevOps practices and CI/CD improvements.
Work closely with leadership on capacity planning, hiring, and roadmap delivery.
Foster a high‑performance culture with a focus on collaboration and innovation.

Technical Requirements

Strong technical background in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes (K8s).
Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams delivering large‑scale distributed systems.
Good understanding of frontend technologies like Angular (preferred).
Knowledge of event‑driven architectures, message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and NoSQL databases.
Hands‑on experience (or oversight experience) with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments.
Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (CloudWatch, New Relic, ELK stack).
Proven experience designing and implementing GenAI‑enabled systems, Agentic AI workflows, and driving AI‑assisted SDLC (AI‑DLC) practices across teams.
Strong problem‑solving, architecture, and system design skills.
Ability to handle technical escalations and guide squads on resolving complex issues.

Soft Skills

Strong leadership, people management, and team‑building capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to handle ambiguity and drive clarity in dynamic environments.
Strategic thinker with a focus on long‑term team and technology growth.
Ability to be the face of the engineering organization in leadership meetings and customer discussions.

Benefits

Gaining deep domain expertise in the (TTL) Travel, Transportation & Logistics domain.
Working with the latest technologies & cutting edge tools to redefine the travel sector.
Enjoying the many benefits of a stable SaaS based product company.
Partnering with some of the biggest airlines, busiest airports, top tour & cruise providers, well known hotel chains, and large energy companies to augment their mission‑critical operations.
A diverse, global work culture with some of the brightest minds in the industry.
A competitive benefits package, flexible work life polices, transparent rewards & recognitions, continuous learning and development, medical benefits, and fun at work policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IBS Software is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran’s status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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