Lead Engineering Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company based in Hyderabad is seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineering Manager. This role requires an expert in Java Fullstack development and Python, responsible for leading a high-performing development team and ensuring successful engineering outputs. Candidates must have 10-14 years of experience in software development, with 3-5 years in a managerial position, and possess strong technical knowledge along with excellent problem-solving skills. Join to foster innovation and drive impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 10-14 years of experience in software development.
• At least 3-5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Deep hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and performance management.
• Own architectural decisions and development best practices.
• Drive full SDLC execution including requirement analysis, design, and testing.

Skills

Java Fullstack development

Python

Leadership

Microservices

React.js

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)

Job description

Lead Engineering Manager – Hyderabad, India – Full‑time (10+ years experience)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Java Fullstack development and Python, who will be responsible for driving end‑to‑end engineering execution and leading a high‑performing development team. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, proven leadership, and experience building scalable, high‑availability systems. This role requires a hands‑on engineering leader who can architect solutions, mentor engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and deliver high‑impact products in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Delivery
  • Lead and mentor a team of full‑stack and backend engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and performance management.
  • Own architectural decisions, technology roadmap, and development best practices for scalable and secure enterprise‑grade applications.
  • Drive full SDLC execution including requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
  • Oversee delivery timelines and ensure high‑quality engineering output aligned with business goals.
  • Develop and improve system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Software Development
  • Design and build robust RESTful APIs, backend microservices, and web applications using Java, Spring/Spring Boot, Python, and related frameworks.
  • Lead full‑stack development using React.js / Angular / Vue.js or similar modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Build integration pipelines, automate deployments, and support CI/CD practices.
  • Ensure implementation of modern software engineering practices including TDD, code reviews, refactoring, logging, monitoring, and security controls.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Product Management, Design, QA, DevOps, and Business stakeholders to define scope and deliver roadmap commitments.
  • Facilitate communication within the engineering team and across departments to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
  • Represent engineering in planning meetings, technical discussions, and leadership reviews.
• Team & Culture Building
  • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, goal‑setting, and competency building for team members.
  • Coach engineers for career growth and high performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10‑14 years of experience in software development, with at least 3‑5 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Deep hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, micro‑services, and Python development.
• Strong experience with full‑stack development, including frontend frameworks such as React.js / Angular / Vue.js, HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP), containers, Docker, Kubernetes is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of databases (SQL & NoSQL), distributed systems, caching and messaging frameworks (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions) and DevOps principles.
• Strong grounding in data structures, algorithms, system design, and software architecture.
• Excellent problem‑solving, decision‑making, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in agile, product‑based, or high‑growth startup environments.
• Ability to influence decision‑making and drive technical strategy.
• Passion for coaching, mentorship, and building engineering excellence.