Senior Manager, Engineering
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Lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale enterprise services built on Java and Python, focusing on Identity & Access Management and cloud-native platforms, while growing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade Java and Python microservices at scale
- Own end-to-end delivery: planning, execution, quality, reliability, and operational excellence
- Drive cloud-native architectures using Azure (or equivalent) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
- Ensure strong SDLC discipline, CI/CD automation, and production readiness
- Lead development and integration of IDM / CIAM solutions (authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth/OIDC, RBAC)
- Partner with Security teams to embed secure-by-design principles, compliance, and vulnerability management
- Identify and drive practical GenAI use cases across platforms
- Hire, coach, and develop senior/mid/Jr engineers
- Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, Platform, and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps
- Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences
Requirements
- 10-15 years of software engineering experience
- 5+ years in engineering management
- Strong hands-on background in Java and/or Python enterprise services and microservices architectures
- Proven experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)
- Solid understanding of IDM / IAM / CIAM concepts and implementations
- Experience leading teams building high-availability, secure, distributed systems
- Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs on time with high quality
Qualifications
- 10-15 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering management
Nice to Have
- Experience integrating or building GenAI-powered solutions in enterprise environments
- Knowledge of event-driven architectures, APIs, and service mesh patterns
- Familiarity with DevSecOps, observability, and SRE practices
- Experience managing large, globally distributed teams
- Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, CISSP, etc.)
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