Engineering Manager

iCareManager; Lahore; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A healthcare technology company in Lahore is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead engineering teams and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. The ideal candidate should have a background in software development, experience in leading teams, and be skilled in system design and Agile principles. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in system design and distributed systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver results in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction, ensuring systems are well-architected and scalable.
• Establish a quality-first mindset and own service reliability.
• Translate high-level initiatives into execution plans for engineering teams.

Skills

Technical direction

Team leadership

Collaboration

System design

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

RESTful APIs

Service-Oriented Architecture

Microservices

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

The Engineering Manager leads one or more engineering teams and is accountable for technical direction, team performance, delivery predictability, and system reliability. This role requires a balance of hands‑on technical judgment, people leadership, and strong collaboration with product, customers, and leadership to deliver business‑critical software at scale, primarily built on .NET and Azure‑based platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Architectural Leadership

• Provide technical direction to ensure systems are well‑architected, maintainable, and scalable.
• Set standards for API design, documentation, and architectural clarity so teams can build and integrate with confidence.
• Review designs and implementations to ensure strong object‑oriented principles and long‑term extensibility.
• Ensure architectural and design artifacts remain lightweight, accurate, and useful to the team.

Quality, Reliability & Operational Excellence

• Establish a strong quality‑first mindset, ensuring testing is meaningful and aligned with real‑world usage.
• Take ownership of service reliability and operational health, partnering with DevOps and QA to reduce incidents.
• Lead incident reviews and root‑cause analysis, driving improvements that prevent recurrence.
• Balance speed and stability to deliver features without compromising system reliability.

Delivery Ownership & Execution

• Translate high‑level initiatives into clear execution plans that engineering teams can confidently deliver.
• Work closely with Product Owners and Scrum teams to maintain a healthy, well‑prioritized backlog.
• Improve team execution through better planning, estimation, and continuous refinement of Agile practices.
• Ensure teams consistently deliver value with predictable timelines and sustainable pace.

Innovation & Technical Evolution

• Continuously assess the technical landscape and guide teams toward modern, efficient solutions.
• Champion architectural evolution that simplifies systems, improves performance, or unlocks future growth.
• Encourage thoughtful experimentation while managing risk and technical debt responsibly.
• Build and lead high‑performing, engaged engineering teams through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
• Create an environment of trust, accountability, and psychological safety, actively addressing unhealthy behaviors.
• Support career growth through regular 1:1s, performance discussions, and development planning.
• Participate in hiring and onboarding to strengthen team capability and long‑term succession.

Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Communicate clearly and effectively with engineers, product partners, customers, and leadership.
• Represent engineering in customer and cross‑functional discussions with confidence and ownership.
• Present technical direction, risks, and progress to senior leadership and the CTO as needed.
• Act as a connector between business goals and engineering execution.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in system design, distributed systems, and Agile delivery.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage complexity, and deliver results in fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Tech Stack (Primary Focus)

Must‑Have

• RESTful APIs & Service‑Oriented Architecture
• Object‑Oriented Design & SOLID Principles

Nice‑to‑Have

• Microservices and event‑driven architectures
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Cloud security, monitoring, and performance optimization

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The chance to play a key role in revolutionising the healthcare technology industry.