Manager, Engineering - Java full-stack

Netsmart; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Netsmart in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – Java to lead and empower a team of software developers. You will provide strong technical leadership, drive architectural excellence, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure Java applications using Spring Boot and microservices.

This role blends hands-on coding with people leadership, roadmap execution, and budget management. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product, QA, and operations, and champion agile practices

Qualifications

• 12–14 years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with full-stack development and designing secure, scalable distributed systems.
• Cloud platforms experience (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP acceptable).
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to software engineers.
• Oversee design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable Java applications.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with product, QA, and business teams.
• Drive architectural best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

Full-stack development

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Object‑Oriented Design

Tools

AWS

MySQL

Job description

Leads Netsmart’s software engineering teams to deliver high‑quality, scalable solutions by driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and effective execution across projects, processes, and product roadmaps.

Job Summary

We are seeking a driven and experienced Engineering Manager – Java to lead and empower a team of software development professionals. In this role, you will provide strong technical leadership, foster innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. This position combines hands‑on technical expertise in Java technologies with people leadership and strategic execution, enabling successful delivery of complex engineering initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership Provide hands‑on technical leadership, coaching, and guidance to software engineers. Oversee the design, development, and delivery of secure, scalable, and highly available applications using Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern front‑end frameworks (Angular). Define and drive architectural best practices including microservices, distributed systems, and cloud‑native design. Stay up to date with emerging Java ecosystem trends and guide technical strategy and innovation.

Team Management Lead and mentor a high‑performing engineering team, setting clear goals and performance expectations. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning. Enable career growth through coaching, feedback, and skill development. Balance workloads to optimize team efficiency and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality solutions.

Operational Excellence Drive continuous improvement initiatives using metric‑driven insights and engineering best practices. Monitor and manage key operational metrics such as resource utilization, delivery timelines, and system performance. Improve system scalability, reliability, and resiliency through proactive architecture and process improvements.

Project & Stakeholder Management Lead execution of large‑scale projects using Agile methodologies. Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders including product, QA, and business teams. Drive roadmap planning and ensure alignment with business objectives. Make data‑driven decisions balancing immediate deliverables and long‑term strategic goals.

Budget & Resource Management Plan and manage engineering budgets and resource allocation. Ensure optimal utilization of engineering capacity while maintaining cost efficiency.

On‑Call Responsibilities Participate in a rotational on‑call schedule to ensure application reliability and business continuity.

Required Qualifications

12–14 years of software development experience with at least 3+ years in a leadership role. Strong hands‑on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture. Experience with full‑stack development. Expertise in designing and operating secure, scalable, highly available distributed systems. Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP acceptable). Strong database knowledge (MySQL or other relational databases Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices Strong skills in Object‑Oriented Design, system design, and security principles. Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

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