SENIOR ENGINEERING MANAGER - Spring

Happiest Minds Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Happiest Minds Technologies is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager in Bengaluru. This role leads multiple projects, leveraging Java open source, AWS, and AI, while managing teams and customer expectations to deliver quality results on schedule.

You will drive architecture decisions, mentor leaders, and collaborate with product and customers to align roadmaps with business goals.

Qualifications

• Strong Java open source tech knowledge required.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and AI in delivery.
• Excellent leadership and customer management skills.
• Ability to deliver projects on time and with quality.
• Spring framework expertise is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from initiation to closure with alignment to business objectives.
• Define scope, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Guide teams using Java, AWS, and AI to ensure outcomes.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets.
• Facilitate communication among team members and customers.
• Identify risks and plan mitigations proactively.
• Report progress to stakeholders and adjust plans as needed.
• Foster continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Skills

Java Open Source Technologies

AWS Cloud Services

AI Technologies

Leadership & Team Management

Customer Relationship Management

Quality Assurance & Timely Delivery

Spring Framework

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Technology

PMP Certification (plus)

Tools

DevOps Practices

Agile/Scrum Methodologies

Project Management Software

Job description

Senior Engineering Manager

Location: SMILES 1-Bengaluru, Bengaluru

Years of Experience: 13-18 Years

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in Java open source technologies, AWS cloud services, and AI applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge, exceptional team and customer management skills, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality projects on time. This role requires a strategic thinker who can lead cross-functional teams and ensure successful project execution while maintaining a focus on quality and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives.
• Utilize strong technical knowledge in Java open source, AWS cloud, and AI to guide project teams and make informed decisions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and customers to ensure project success.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and dependencies, proactively addressing challenges as they arise.
• Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders and adjusting plans as necessary.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team, encouraging innovation and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards and methodologies throughout the project lifecycle.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong technical expertise in Java open source technologies.
• Proficiency in AWS cloud services and architecture.
• Experience with AI technologies and their application in project delivery.
• Exceptional team management and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and expectations effectively.
• Strong focus on quality assurance and timely delivery of projects.
• Deal Breaker: Expertise in Spring framework is mandatory.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodologies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Senior Engineering Manager - Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-quality software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Drive architecture, design, and development using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, Python, and Angular technologies.
• Own end-to-end project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and budget commitments.
• Collaborate with product managers, customers, and business stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Lead the development of cloud-native and AI-enabled applications, leveraging AWS services and modern engineering practices.
• Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions, code quality, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Mentor engineering managers, architects, and developers, fostering a high-performance and innovation-driven culture.
• Drive Agile delivery practices, sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage customer communications, project reviews, escalations, and stakeholder expectations.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks, and proactively implement mitigation plans.
• Partner with DevOps teams to ensure reliable CI/CD pipelines, automation, monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, coding standards, governance, and compliance requirements.
• Support hiring, workforce planning, performance management, and talent development across engineering teams.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, including AI/GenAI solutions, to improve business outcomes and engineering productivity.
• Drive engineering excellence through best practices in microservices, distributed systems, cloud architecture, and software craftsmanship.