Senior Engineering Manager

Exalans and Hunar; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Exalans and Hunar seeks an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale products. You will steer multiple Agile squads, ensure timely delivery within scope and budget, and drive AI-enabled development practices across engineering teams.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices, with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance. India-based opportunity with immediate to 30-day joiners.

Qualifications

• 15–18 years of IT experience with delivery leadership.
• Proven track record managing large engineering teams and Agile delivery programs.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on with Java, Spring, microservices and API-driven architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned product modules and business-critical features.
• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional Agile squads to ensure project success.
• Coordinate release planning, cutover activities, and go-live support.
• Drive AI-enabled insights to improve estimation accuracy, delivery predictability, and risk management.
• Mentor engineering leaders and drive Agile best practices and continuous delivery.

Skills

Java

Spring

Spring Boot

Microservices Architecture

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder Management

Tools

REST APIs

Job description

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners or Candidates Available Within 30 Days

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Delivery Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of enterprise-scale products and digital solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile delivery, engineering leadership, stakeholder management, and modern Java-based technologies. This role involves managing multiple Agile squads, driving delivery excellence, ensuring engineering quality, and fostering AI-enabled development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery & Program Management

• Own end-to-end delivery of assigned product modules and business-critical features.
• Lead and manage multiple cross-functional Agile squads to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure delivery commitments are met within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
• Drive sprint planning, execution, release management, and production readiness activities.
• Monitor project risks, dependencies, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate release planning, cutover activities, and go-live support.
• Utilize AI-enabled insights to improve estimation accuracy, delivery predictability, and risk management.
• Manage Engineering Managers, Squad Leads, and large engineering teams.
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor and support engineering leaders in achieving delivery and quality objectives.
• Drive Agile best practices and continuous delivery methodologies.

Technical & Quality Oversight

• Provide technical leadership while empowering teams to deliver independently.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, coding practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with Architects and technical stakeholders on solution design and implementation.
• Drive quality initiatives, automation strategies, and engineering excellence.
• Promote AI-assisted software development, including code generation, code reviews, and test automation.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to improve developer productivity and software quality.
• Encourage innovation and adoption of emerging technologies across engineering teams.

Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and Microservices Architecture.
• Hands‑on understanding of REST APIs, system integrations, and distributed systems.
• Experience with enterprise application development and scalable architectures.
• Knowledge of cloud‑native and modern software engineering practices is preferred.

Leadership & Delivery

• 15–18 years of overall IT experience with significant experience in delivery leadership roles.
• Proven track record of managing large engineering teams and Agile delivery programs.
• Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum methodologies and release management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery governance.