Engineering Manager

Overview:

Engineering Manager (Care Solutions Bengaluru)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Bengaluru-based Care Solutions engineering team. This role is critical in driving the development and integration of GuidingCare and Wellframe platforms, delivering innovative Digital Health Management solutions that meaningfully impact patient care. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background combined with proven leadership experience, capable of managing cross-functional teams, driving technical excellence, and fostering a culture of innovation and ownership.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & People Management:

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6-10 software engineers across various experience levels (junior to senior)

Conduct regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions

Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that values innovation, customer-centricity, and continuous learning.

Encourage adoption of AI tools and agentic AI workflows to enhance team productivity.

Recruit, onboard, and retain top engineering talent

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members

Build and maintain high-performing teams with clear goals and accountability

Technical Leadership:

Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions for Care Solutions integration

Evaluate and integrate agentic AI capabilities to automate workflows and enhance platform intelligence.

Oversee design and implementation of scalable, robust software solutions across Microsoft and Java ecosystems

Ensure code quality, best practices, and adherence to coding standards through code reviews and technical governance

Guide technology stack decisions balancing innovation with maintainability

Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate their applicability to the platform

Collaborate with architects and senior engineers on complex technical challenges

Project & Delivery Management:

Plan, prioritize, and manage project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of features and integrations

Break down complex initiatives into manageable tasks and milestones

Coordinate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps

Manage dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams

Establish and track engineering metrics (velocity, quality, uptime) to drive continuous improvement

Ensure delivery-focused execution while maintaining quality standards

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Partner with Product Management to align engineering efforts with business goals and customer needs

Collaborate with other engineering teams, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams for seamless integration

Work closely with stakeholders to communicate progress, challenges, and technical decisions

Coordinate with US-based teams and manage timezone differences effectively

Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration across global teams

Operational Excellence:

Establish and manage on-call rotations and incident response processes

Drive operational excellence through monitoring, alerting, and system reliability improvements

Manage technical debt and balance feature development with platform stability

Ensure compliance, security, and data privacy standards are met

Implement DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines for efficient delivery

Strategic Contribution:

Contribute to the overall engineering strategy and technical vision

Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices

Drive innovation initiatives and proof-of-concepts for new technologies

Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations where applicable

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

8-12 years of software engineering experience

3-5 years of people management and team leadership experience

Proven track record of delivering complex software projects

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in Microsoft technologies (ASP.NET, MVC, C#, .NET Core)

Deep understanding of JavaScript and front-end technologies (React, Angular or Vue.js)

Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures

Strong knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and event-driven architectures

Proficiency in database technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and data modelling

Understanding of RESTful APIs, Web Services, microservices patterns

Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code

Experience with version control systems (GIT) and branching strategies

Experience leveraging AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and understanding of agentic AI frameworks for building intelligent automation

Leadership & Management Skills:

Proven ability to lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams

Strong people management skills including hiring, performance management, and conflict resolution

Experience managing distributed or remote teams

Ability to provide technical guidance while empowering team autonomy

Track record of building high-performing, collaborative teams

Ability to guide teams in effectively using AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude) as productivity multipliers

Soft Skills:

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for technical and non-technical audiences

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

Strategic thinking with attention to execution details

Ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism

Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity in fast-paced environments

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills

Customer-centric mindset with focus on delivering value

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in healthcare technology or digital health platforms

Background in building and scaling SaaS platforms

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and serving as Scrum Master

Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and healthcare data security standards

Experience managing multi-geography teams or working with global teams

Track record of driving technical transformation or modernization initiatives

Active participation in tech communities, conferences, or open-source projects

Certifications in cloud platforms (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure, GCP)

Experience with data analytics and reporting for operational insights

Previous experience with platform integrations and third-party APIs

Understanding of Java, Spring Boot and microservices architecture is a Bonus.

Experience implementing agentic AI solutions or AI-powered features in production applications