Engineering Manager Cloud

ACG World; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG World is seeking an engineering manager to lead a cloud-native Azure team, contribute code, review PRs, and set best practices. You will architect scalable Azure solutions, mentor engineers, drive CI/CD, and ensure security and performance.

This role requires hands-on leadership with 10+ years coding and 5+ years on Azure, plus strong cross-team collaboration across IT, Product, and QA. Lead a high-performing team, manage resource allocation, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on coding experience in Node.js, React.js, C#, .NET or Python.
• 5+ years delivering Azure-based solutions.
• 2+ years leading software/Cloud teams in a cloud environment.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on with Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD and IaC tooling (Terraform/Pulumi).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AKS and Azure security basics.
• Familiar with Agile software development and cloud cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software/cloud engineers building Azure-native applications.
• Architect scalable cloud infrastructure using ARM/Bicep/Terraform.
• Drive code reviews, unit testing, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders on cloud solutions.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines for cloud apps and services.
• Mentor engineers and promote ownership, quality, and learning.

Skills

Node.js

React.js

C#

.NET

Python

Azure

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Terraform

Pulumi

ARM templates

Cosmos DB

App Services

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

ARM templates

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

We are looking for a technically strong Engineering Manager who can lead by example — someone who can architect, build, and ship modern cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure while mentoring and growing a high-performing engineering team. This is a coding manager role: you’ll be contributing code, reviewing PRs (Pull Requests), and helping define best practices alongside your team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Management (40%):
• Lead a team of software/cloud engineers building Azure-native applications.
• Manage sprints, conduct performance reviews, and help guide technical career growth.
• Foster a culture of ownership, quality, and continuous learning.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Provide strategic direction and technical leadership on cloud-based solutions.
• Manage resource allocation, timelines, and project priorities, ensuring the successful execution of cloud engineering projects.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and team-building activities.
• Technical (60%):
• Design and develop scalable cloud-native applications using Azure services (e.g., App Services, Azure Functions , Cosmos DB, AKS).
• Architect cloud infrastructure using ARM templates, Bicep, or Terraform.
• Lead code reviews, unit testing, and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to design scalable and cost-effective cloud infrastructure solutions using Azure services.
• Oversee the implementation of best practices for cloud architecture, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Support implementation of cloud automation, infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices using tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps.
• Adherence and improvisation of Agile development methodologies across development and QA process.
• Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and security services.
• Ensure the environment meets high standards for uptime, performance, and security.
• Design and manage cloud networking architectures, including virtual networks, subnets, VPNs, and Firewall.
• Collaboration & Cross-functional Coordination:
• Work with development teams to integrate cloud services into applications and workflows.
• Collaborate with IT, QA, Product, Operations, and other teams to implement security controls, monitoring, and compliance.
• Lead and support continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for cloud applications and services.
• Process Improvement & Best Practices:
• Stay updated on the latest Azure features, tools, and industry trends to continuously evolve the engineering team’s capabilities.
• Establish processes to ensure quality and performance, such as code reviews, automated testing, and capacity planning.
• Cost Management & Optimization:
• Manage and optimize cloud costs, leveraging Azure Cost Management tools and cost optimization strategies.
• Help the organization balance between performance, scalability, and cost, ensuring cost-effective use of cloud resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong coding background with 10+ years of experience (Node.js, React.js, C#, .NET, Python, etc.).
• 5+ years of experience building solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• 2+ years managing or leading engineering teams in a cloud environment.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, RESTful APIs.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, CI/CD, and infrastructure automation.
• Familiar with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
• Microsoft certifications (AZ-204, AZ-305, or AZ-400).
• Experience with IaC tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
• Knowledge of observability tools (Azure Monitor, App Insights).
• Background in agile software development.
• Expertise in Azure services, such as Azure Compute, Storage, Networking, Security, and Identity Management.
• Experience in cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and motivate technical teams.
• Ability to manage cloud cost optimisation and budgeting effectively.
• Knowledge of hybrid cloud solutions and multi-cloud architectures.
• Experience in enterprise‑level cloud migration strategies.