Engineering Manager

TechnoMile; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnoMile is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Engineering team in Pune, guiding 1-2 development pods and shaping delivery velocity, growth, and health.

You'll operate in a Duo-Leadership model with Pod Technical Leads, own people management, and maintain Kanban flow in Azure DevOps while coordinating high-quality releases with US leadership and Cloud Operations. The role blends India-based execution with US product strategy, and welcomes AI-enabled workflows.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software engineering with 3+ years in people management.
• Experience leading 20-35 engineers in a SaaS setting.
• Excellent English communication with US leadership exposure.
• Proficient with Azure DevOps Boards, Queries, and Dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach a team of 20-35 software engineers.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s and performance reviews.
• Lead local recruitment and onboarding to scale pods.
• Own Kanban boards in Azure DevOps and monitor flow metrics.
• Manage WIP limits with Pod Leads to protect delivery timelines.
• Lead daily US morning handoff with data-driven status updates.
• Coordinate deployments with Cloud Operations and Compliance teams.

Skills

People management

Engineering leadership

Azure DevOps

Kanban

Stakeholder communication

Full-stack development

Cloud architecture

AI tooling

Tools

AWS

Azure

Cloud-native

Job description

TechnoMile is the leading provider of AI-powered software solutions purpose-built for companies that sell to the government. Trusted by government contractors across industry, TechnoMile helps GovCon teams manage the full lifecycle of winning and executing federal, state, and local contracts – from opportunity identification through contract management. With AI-driven insights, automated workflows, and deep domain expertise, TechnoMile is redefining how companies navigate the complexity of doing business with government.

About the Role

TechnoMile is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Engineering team. You'll be the operational heartbeat of a specific Product Area (Platform, Growth, or Contracts), responsible for the delivery velocity, professional growth, and operational health of 1-2 development Pods.

You'll work in a “Duo-Leadership” model, partnering with Pod Technical Leads who own the architecture, while you own the people, the Kanban flow in Azure DevOps, and the coordination of high-quality releases with our US-based Leadership and Cloud Operations teams. We believe this role is perfect for someone looking to grow their people leadership while bridging US-based product strategy with India-based technical execution. As part of a company that’s building AI-enabled products, we’re looking for someone who is comfortable using AI tools to enhance their own work and accelerate outcomes. You’ll be part of a culture that values experimentation, continuous learning, and finding smarter ways to solve problems.

This role is open to candidates located in Pune, India and is a hybrid role reporting to our Pune office, typically 2-3 days onsite.

About the Team

Our Engineering team is organized into Pods aligned to specific Product Areas (Platform, Growth, and Contracts). Together, we are responsible for delivering complex SaaS products at scale, balancing India-based technical execution with US-based product strategy and Cloud Operations through close daily coordination.

What You'll Work On

• Manage and coach a team of 20-35 software engineers, providing direct mentorship to Pod Technical Leads.
• Conduct regular 1-on-1s and performance reviews, building clear career development paths for your team members.
• Lead local recruitment and onboarding efforts to scale your pods in alignment with product roadmap demands.
• Own the Kanban boards within Azure DevOps (ADO); monitor Cycle Time and Throughput to ensure a steady, predictable flow of features.
• Manage Work in Progress limits with Pod Leads and resolve bottlenecks before they impact delivery timelines.
• Lead the daily US morning handoff using ADO Dashboards to provide concise, data-driven status updates to US leadership.
• Act as the primary interface for the US-based Cloud Operations and Compliance teams to coordinate deployments and ensure infrastructure readiness.
• Enforce a rigorous Definition of Done that ensures code is functionally complete, thoroughly tested, and ready for US-based sovereign review.
• Partner with the QA Manager and Principal Engineer to ensure automated testing and standard security scans are integrated seamlessly into the daily workflow.
• Collaborate with the CIO/CTO (US) and Product team to refine the backlog and ensure the pods are working on the highest-priority business items.
• Bridge the gap between US-based product requirements and India-based technical execution.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and deliver high-quality work across your area of expertise.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a dedicated people management role overseeing multiple teams or pods.
• Management scale: Proven experience managing teams of 20-35+ engineers in a high-growth SaaS environment.
• Communication: Exceptional English verbal and written skills; comfortable presenting to US-based executive leadership.
• Tooling mastery: Advanced experience with Azure DevOps (ADO), specifically managing Boards, Queries, and Dashboards.
• Methodology: Deep understanding of Kanban principles (WIP limits, flow metrics, pull systems).
• Operational excellence: Proven experience delivering complex SaaS products at scale with a focus on stability and performance.
• Technical roots: A strong background in full-stack development (Java, Python, or JavaScript frameworks) and cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure).
• AI fluency: Hands-on experience using generative AI and automation tools to boost productivity, and sound judgment on when to lean on AI versus human insight.

Our Tech Stack

You’ll work with technologies like: Azure DevOps (ADO), Java, Python, JavaScript frameworks, and AWS/Azure cloud-native architecture.

Will You Thrive at TechnoMile

At TechnoMile, we come from many backgrounds, but we're united by our core values and our drive to pursue greater opportunity. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, turning the improbable into possible.

• Stronger Together: We know it takes people with different backgrounds, distinct experiences, and unique points of view to make our company succeed. We treat one another with trust and respect and work together, knowing we win or lose as a team. We take time to have fun together, share our appreciation for one another, and celebrate achievements.
• Relentless Customer Focus: Taking care of our clients is our first priority and at the core of everything we do. We listen to our customers and seek to exceed their expectations. We keep our promises, and we acknowledge and learn from mistakes when we make them.
• Humble, Hungry, and Smart: We are curious and seek to continuously learn. We avoid arrogance, recognizing that our clients, co-workers, and partners bring knowledge and experience that help us achieve our shared goals. We think creatively, devise new approaches to solve problems, and seek to deliver solutions and insights that others cannot.
• Aim High: We are committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do, and we take pride in providing high-quality products and services that we stand behind.