Engineering Manager

GHK Technologies Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a cross-functional engineering team. The role requires 10+ years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and database architecture. The ideal candidate will excel in project delivery and possess excellent leadership and communication skills, ideally with knowledge in healthcare compliance standards. This position is based in Buffalo, NY.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in engineering or people management.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and database architecture.
• Proven track record of project delivery and technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross-functional engineering team.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects.
• Provide hands-on technical direction in Java and Oracle/PL-SQL.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Database Architecture

Leadership

Communication

Decision Making

Tools

Jira

Cloud platforms

Job description

Engineering Manager

Location:Onshore(US)—CandidatemustbeinEST/CSTtimezonesorfullyalignwithESThours Experience: 10+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cross‑functional engineering team with clear ownership, accountability, and delivery focus.
• Establish prioritization and escalation paths to minimize dependency on senior management and contain issues within the engineering function.
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of projects with a strong emphasis on quality, timelines, and efficiency.
• Provide hands‑on technical direction in Java, Oracle/PL‑SQL, and system architecture reviews.
• Align engineering execution with strategic IT objectives and long‑term technology roadmaps.
• Implement governance for progress tracking, visibility, incident RCA, and release management (using Jira, MoM, etc.).
• Drive process improvements to shift focus from operational tasks to strategic initiatives.
• Manage risks proactively and unblock teams to maintain momentum and delivery timelines.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in software development with at least 3+ years in engineering or people management.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and database architecture (Oracle/PL‑SQL).
• Proven track record of project delivery, technical oversight, and architecture governance.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience in healthcare or knowledge of compliance standards (HIPAA, SOC2) is preferred.