Manager Engineering (Backend)

Anaplan Inc; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, wellness, and benefits programs

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Anaplan Inc is looking for an experienced Manager, Engineering in Gurugram, India to lead a high-performing team of software engineers. In this leadership role, you will guide the technical vision and execution of scalable cloud-native applications, utilizing your extensive experience in Java and Spring Boot.

You will also mentor your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration with Product and other leaders to provide exceptional value to customers. This position offers a competitive compensation package and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2-3 years in a direct engineering management or leadership role.
• Deep, hands-on expertise with Java and Spring Boot ecosystems.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable distributed systems and Microservices architectures.
• Strong experience with GCP, AWS, or Azure and cloud-native design principles.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD methodologies, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading sprint rituals.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of software engineers.
• Guide design and architecture of scalable cloud-native applications.
• Champion microservices architecture for modularity and performance.
• Manage software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an Agile framework.
• Oversee and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
• Leverage cloud technologies to optimize infrastructure usage.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile/Scrum

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure)

Education

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

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Manager, Engineering to lead a talented team of software engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the technical vision, execution, and delivery of highly scalable cloud‑native applications. You will operate at the intersection of leadership and technology, utilizing your strong background in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices to guide your team in building robust solutions.

As an M4 leader, you will not only focus on technical excellence but also on mentoring your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and collaborating closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering leaders to deliver exceptional value to our customers.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership: Hire, mentor, and grow a high‑performing team of software engineers. Provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support the career development of your direct reports.

Technical Direction: Guide the design and architecture of scalable, resilient, and secure cloud‑native applications utilizing Java and Spring Boot.

Microservices Strategy: Champion best practices in microservices architecture, ensuring modularity, performance, and fault tolerance across our platform.

Delivery & Execution: Manage the end‑to‑end software development lifecycle (SDLC) within an Agile framework. Ensure on‑time delivery of high‑quality software.

Operational Excellence: Oversee and improve CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies to enable frequent and reliable releases.

Cloud Infrastructure: Leverage cloud technologies (GCP/AWS/Azure) to optimize infrastructure usage, scalability, and performance.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product Managers, Architects, and QA teams to define roadmaps, prioritize backlogs, and resolve technical debt.

What You’ll Need to Succeed (Qualifications)

Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2-3 years in a direct engineering management or leadership role.

Core Technologies: Deep, hands‑on expertise with Java and Spring Boot ecosystems.

Architecture: Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining scalable distributed systems and Microservices architectures.

Cloud Platforms: Strong experience with modern public cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and cloud‑native design principles.

DevOps & CI/CD: Solid understanding of CI/CD methodologies, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern deployment pipelines.

Agile Mindset: Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and experience leading sprint rituals and planning.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

What We Offer

A rewarding, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

Opportunities for continuous professional development and career growth.

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, and equity.

Comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits programs.

Anaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusionand Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.