Engineering Manager - Backend

Strong Engineering Manager / Lead Profiles

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Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have minimum 8+ years of overall Software Engineering / Development experience with a strong IC foundation.

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Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have 2+ years of formal Engineering Manager experience with direct people-management responsibility (informal Senior Engineer / Tech Lead experience managing a team does not count)

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Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have directly managed 4–6+ engineers, including 1:1s, performance management, growth plans, promotions, mentoring, and team development.

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Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must own technical direction and delivery for an engineering team/pod, including architecture, system design, code/PR reviews, execution planning, and engineering quality.

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Mandatory (Experience 5) – Must have strong backend/software engineering experience with hands-on technical depth in building APIs, services, integrations, and scalable systems; specific language/framework can vary.

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Mandatory (Experience 6) – Must have experience owning production operations, including on-call, incident management, debugging, and postmortems for their area.

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Mandatory (Experience 7) – Must have experience driving cross-functional alignment with Product and Design and translating ambiguous business/product requirements into scalable technical solutions.

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Mandatory (Company) – Must be from a Product Company / Startup, particularly B2B SaaS, Fintech, Payments, or similar technology product environments. (Refer Target Company List)

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Mandatory (Role Fit) – Role is 80% people/team management and 20% technical/IC involvement;

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Preferred (Education) - Tier 1 engineering college

Job Description

Position Title: Java Technical Lead

Position Type: Full Time, Permanent

Department: Research and Development

Reports to: R&D Manager, Indian Development Centre.

Company Background:

-CGLIA is a software development company building highly available, highly secure, cloud-based enterprise software products that helps speed the research process resulting in new drugs, new devices, and new treatments to improve the health and wellbeing of world population.

- At CGLIA, our work shows our dedication and passion for innovative quality software products that are intuitive and easy to use and exceeds every aspect of customer expectations.

- CGLIA, is the place that develops world-class professionals who would like to be innovative, creative, learn continuously, and build a solid foundation to build products that are special and delight the customer.

Job Summary:

As a Technical Manager, you will be providing the guidance to all the team members in designing, implementing and delivering the technical solutions.

Also, responsible to maintaining the existing product line with high quality and timely deliverables by working closely with product teams.

In this role, you will be hiring the new development staff, oversee each aspect of the development process, and act as a liaison between development team and upper management. Also ensures that team is fully trained and able to perform their jobs.

Should possess strong leadership skills and ability to resolve the challenges quickly.

Responsibilities:

• Participate and contribute to project planning and effort estimation.
• Demonstrate exceptional requirements gathering skills and support requirement gathering sessions.
• Contribute to technical design of business solutions.
• Support leadership team in development RFP’s and service offerings.
• Review and analyse relevant documentation to ensure the understanding of an organization function and capabilities.
• Conduct relevant research to increase understanding in support of developing comprehensive solutions.
• Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures and complete all the documents that are required.
• Conducting performance reviews, handling the employee complaints
• Willing to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the organization.

Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or any equivalent degree.
• At least 8 plus years of hands on experience in developing cloud-based software along with 2 plus years of Management experience.
• Expertise with more than one of the Software Development Methodologies.
• Expertise in designing and developing cloud based high available distributed applications and must have extensive experience in object-oriented design.
• Strong hands on experience in using Java, Hibernate, Spring technology stack (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Spring security etc.) along with open source technologies.
• Experience building web and mobile applications using frontend technologies Angular (Angular 1/Angular 2), Bootstrap, Material Design, UX/UI, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.
• Demonstrated Experience on databases like MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• An understanding on handling of large data sources. (Desirable)
• Expertise on the Code Static Analyzer tools like SonarQube, PMD and, DevOps Tools.
• Expertise in using any Unit testing Frameworks like Junit.
• Knowledge in Security related to Web Applications and mobile applications. and other open source and commercial tools.
• Demonstrable and substantial experience in leading and managing teams of software developers.
• Impeccable written English skills, and Oral communication skills along with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Results-oriented, detail-oriented, and well organized.

Technical Manager: Requires sufficient Managerial Skills and sufficient technical skills.

Main function has to be focused on people. He or She can and should learn new things in technology, that is required for the role.

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Software Engineer to drive the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable B2B products from our Bangalore office. This role requires a strong hands-on technologist who can lead a team of engineers, make sound architectural decisions, and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, DevOps, and Customer Success teams.

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of our platform, ensuring high-quality engineering practices, and delivering enterprise-grade solutions to our customers. This job can quickly grow into a Technical Lead position.

**Key Responsibilities**

🔹 Technical Leadership

Own end-to-end technical architecture and system design for core product modules.

Drive scalable, secure, and high-performance backend and frontend solutions.

Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices.

Evaluate and introduce new technologies where appropriate.

🔹 Team Management

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 5–6 engineers.

Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.

Support hiring, onboarding, and mentoring.

🔹 Product Delivery

Collaborate closely with mangement to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Drive sprint planning, estimations, and delivery timelines.

Ensure predictable, high-quality releases aligned with business goals.

🔹 Quality & DevOps

Champion CI/CD practices, automated testing, and DevOps processes.

Ensure system reliability, uptime, security, and performance monitoring.

Participate in incident management and root cause analysis.

🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration

Work cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Success, and Support teams for enterprise deployments.

Communicate technical decisions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

**Required Qualifications**

4+ years of software development experience in product-based companies.

Strong experience with modern backend technologies (e.g., Java, Node.js, Python, or similar technologies).

Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Angular, or similar).

Solid understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL).

Experience building scalable B2B SaaS products.

**Preferred Qualifications**

Experience with multi-tenant SaaS architecture.

Familiarity with enterprise integrations (SSO, APIs, third-party systems).

Experience handling high-scale systems with large enterprise clients.

Exposure to security and compliance standards (ISO, SOC2, GDPR).

**Key Competencies**

Strong problem-solving and system design skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities.

Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

**What We Offer**

Competitive compensation and performance bonuses.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge B2B products.

Collaborative and growth-oriented culture.

Health insurance and wellness benefits.

If you are passionate about building scalable B2B platforms and leading high-performing engineering teams, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Promote a shared vision for the team, ensuring alignment with business goals and organizational objectives.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and create opportunities for team members’ professional growth.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between development teams, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless and high-quality software.

Technical Strategy and Execution:

• Define and drive architectural decisions for both backend and frontend systems,ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Advocate and implement best practices in software development, including coding standards, test-driven development (TDD), and peer code reviews.
• Encourage the adoption of Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-driven tools to optimize development and testing workflows.
• Provide technical direction on backend development using modern frameworks and languages, as well as frontend development using React, Angular, or Svelte.

Process and Quality Management:

• Ensure robust integration between backend APIs and frontend systems for seamless user experiences.
• Establish and enforce coding, testing, and deployment standards for both backend and frontend teams.
• Implement and optimize automated testing frameworks for backend and UI layers to ensure comprehensive coverage.
• Monitor system performance and application stability, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for efficient and reliable delivery cycles.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a bridge between engineering teams, business stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Translate complex business requirements into actionable technical solutions and guide teams through their implementation.
• Provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and innovations to stakeholders.

Innovation and Exploration:

• Stay updated on advancements in Large Language Models (LLMs) and integrate them into development and quality assurance workflows where applicable.
• Encourage the exploration of cutting-edge technologies, tools, and frameworks for both backend and frontend development.
• Champion the use of AI and machine learning tools for performance optimization, automated testing, and enhanced developer productivity.

Skills & Qualifications:

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience as an Engineering Manager or similar leadership role.
• Strong technical background in backend technologies (e.g., Java, Spring Framework).
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker.
• Solid knowledge of Agile methodologies, TDD, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI-powered tools into development workflows.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for both backend (e.g., JUnit, Postman) and frontend (e.g., Playwright).
• Understanding of DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks and libraries for enhancing application features and team efficiency.

Lead Developer – Java, React, Node.js & AI/ML

Location: Mumbai

Experience: 8–10 Years

Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a Lead Developer with 8–10 years of experience in software development, with strong expertise in Java, React, and Node.js. The candidate should have at least 1 year of hands-on professional experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and experience in building modern, scalable technology solutions.

Key Skills

Java, React, Node.js, AI/ML, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Key-Value Caching, Vector Databases, ChromaDB, pgvector

Candidate should have strong software development experience along with good knowledge of modern databases, caching technologies, and vector search solutions.

About the role

You will be a pivotal member of the leadership team, responsible for driving the company's product and platform strategy while overseeing engineering excellence across AI, data, platform, DevOps and infrastructure. This is a mission-critical role for an engineering leader who is both strategic and hands-on, and who can build scalable technologies for global enterprise clients in a fast-paced innovation ecosystem.

Reports to: CEO · Location: Bengaluru, India — hybrid, 3 days a week in office

What you will do

Technology & product leadership

• Define and drive the technology vision, architecture and long-term platform roadmap.
• Oversee the architecture, design and delivery of highly scalable enterprise systems.
• Ensure engineering excellence, velocity and reliability across the product lifecycle.

Engineering & platform management

• Lead platform engineering, product technology, DevOps, infrastructure and Quality Engineering.
• Build robust cloud-native systems using the Azure, AWS and GCP ecosystems.
• Oversee operational effectiveness, including uptime, production reliability and cost optimisation.

Innovation & AI strategy

• Spearhead Mission AI by developing scalable, production-grade AI/ML and GenAI capabilities.
• Own the GenAI/LLM solutions architecture.
• Core specialisation in AI agents and autonomous workflows, data extraction and intelligent automation.
• Direct hands-on architectural oversight of large language models, applied AI and multi-layered deep learning products.
• Extensive expertise in building intelligent document automation systems — similar in complexity to patent parsing, legal workflow automation and structured decision intelligence tools.

Technical leadership

• A proven track record overseeing product architecture, tech strategy and cross-functional engineering execution across core full-stack and AI platforms.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on business strategy, client requirements and product delivery.
• Build, mentor and scale high-performing engineering teams with a growth mindset.
• Establish a strong technology culture grounded in ownership, innovation and continuous learning.

What success looks like

• Mission AI: build a world-class AI system leveraging GenAI, ML and enterprise-grade data engineering.
• Hyper-scaling: architect and scale the platform to match global industry leaders in the IP space.
• Culture building: develop a strong engineering organisation with high ownership, performance and innovation DNA.

Qualifications & experience

• Preferably under 15 years of enterprise software engineering experience across B2B SaaS or technology-first companies; fewer is fine for an exceptional engineer.
• A proven track record of taking early-stage AI/ML prototypes and scaling them into robust enterprise SaaS platforms featuring multi-agent orchestration, complex workflows and decision intelligence.
• Experienced in building and mentoring agile, lean startup teams of full-stack and machine learning engineers from the ground up.
• Proven leadership in defining and executing technology strategy and platform roadmaps.
• Extensive cloud-native engineering experience with Azure, AWS and GCP.

Technical expertise

• Strong full-stack engineering background (Java, Python, JavaScript frameworks).
• Expertise with JS frameworks such as React, Angular and Node.js.
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL), data modelling and unstructured data management.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and tools (Atlassian, Git, CI/CD pipelines).

Behavioural & leadership competencies

• Product and delivery management expertise, end to end, including delivery and customer support.
• Excellent communication, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• High technical proficiency combined with strong business acumen.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Position Title: Software Engineer

Position Type: Full Time

Department: Research and Development

Reports to: First Level Manager, Indian Development Centre.

Company Background:

Affiliated with US Group companies, CGLIA Solutions LLP is an innovative Software Product Development Organization developing high available, highly secure, cloud-based enterprise software products catering to the needs of Large Research facilities, University medical centres, Hospitals, Pharma companies in US and worldwide ultimately leading to the development of life saving medications.

CGLIA is known for helping Software professionals to unleash their creativity, turning them into world class professionals, and building their career.

Job Summary:

As a Software Engineer, you assist in the design development of new products for our renowned customers worldwide.

Enhancing the existing applications by identifying the areas of improvements, making recommendations and designing and implementing them. 

Ideal candidate should be a self-starter and, should have excellent problem-solving skills and passionate about developing high quality innovative products exceeding the customer expectations and needs. A keen interest for quality at every stage of development is a must.

Looking for a highly motivated individual who is looking to grow their career in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities:

• Participating in discussion with Product Management teams and Generating the Requirement Specification document that has covers both the functional and Non-functional requirements.
• Participating in discussion with the technical teams and generating the design documents.
• Develop code and update the existing code, ensuring that all the code meets the agreed upon requirements.
• Perform intensive testing of all new and existing programs to ensure they are free of errors and function as intended
• Work closely with the cross functional teams like UI Developers, Business Analysts and Management teams.
• Cultivate an environment of collaboration, commitment, accountability, and creativity and deliver products and services on time with quality delight the customer.
• Actively participating in the hiring process, for Organization growth.
• Updates job knowledge by studying latest development tools, programming techniques, and participating in professional organizations.
• Willing to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as may be reasonably expected of the role and as necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the organization.

Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Skills and Knowledge)

·        Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or any equivalent degree.

·        At least 4 plus years of hands on experience in developing cloud-based software.

·        Expertise in developing cloud based distributed applications and must have experience in object-oriented design.

·        Strong hands on experience in using Java, Hibernate, Spring technology stack (Spring MVC, Spring Data, Spring Cloud, Spring Batch, Spring security etc.) along with open source technologies.

• Experience building web and mobile applications using frontend technologies Angular (Angular 1/Angular 2), Bootstrap, Material Design, UX/UI, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS.

·        Experience on any one of databases like MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.

·        Exposure with more than one of the Software Development Methodologies.

·        Knowledge on the Code Static Analyzer tools like SonarQube, PMD etc. and, DevOps Tools.

·        Expertise in Security related to Web Applications and mobile applications. and other open source and commercial tools.

·        Ability to work independently and along with teams.

·        Impeccable written English skills, and Oral communication skills along with outstanding interpersonal skills.

·        Eagerness and willingness to learn new technologies.

Position Title : Software Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Research & Development

Reports To: First Level Manager,

Company Background:

Affiliated with US Group companies, CGLIA Solutions LLP is an innovative Software Product Development organization developing highly available, highly secure, cloud-based enterprise software products catering to the needs of leading Research Facilities, University Medical Centers, Hospitals, and Pharmaceutical companies across the globe, ultimately contributing to the development of life-saving medications.

CGLIA is committed to helping software professionals unleash their creativity, build world-class enterprise applications, and accelerate their careers in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.

Job Summary :

As a Software Engineer (Java), you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based enterprise applications. You will work closely with Product Management, Business Analysts, QA, DevOps, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver innovative software solutions that exceed customer expectations.

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong expertise in Java backend technologies, and a passion for developing high-quality software. This role also provides an opportunity to mentor junior engineers, participate in technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in requirement analysis and collaborate with Product Management to understand functional and non-functional requirements.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and prepare technical design documentation.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, debugging, and production issue resolution.
• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, UI, and Product teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and software development best practices.
• Participate in technical interviews and hiring activities to support organizational growth.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required to achieve project and organizational objectives.
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Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills & Knowledge)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.
• Strong expertise in Core Java (Java 8/11/17) and Object-Oriented Programming concepts.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, Spring Security, and Hibernate.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Experience working with relational databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MS SQL Server.
• Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Design Patterns, and Multithreading.
• Angular, Bootstrap, Material Design, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Experience with code quality tools such as SonarQube and static code analysis.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Java Backend Lead with strong expertise in backend application development, system design, and technical leadership. The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable applications, guiding the development team, and ensuring high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor backend development teams.
• Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend applications.
• Develop applications using Core Java, Java 8/11/17+ and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Work with databases such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot performance, production, and technical issues.
• Collaborate with architects, product teams, QA, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in system design, technical discussions, and solution development.
• Ensure application security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Guide the team in Agile/Scrum development practices.

Mandatory Skills

• 10–15 years of overall IT experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java.
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Microservices.
• Experience in REST API development.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Experience in system design and application architecture.
• Good experience in technical leadership and team mentoring.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Knowledge of Kafka/RabbitMQ.
• Experience with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Experience working in Agile environments.

Skills

·      Proven experience as a Technology Lead or Senior Developer with strong hands-on expertise in Java Spring Boot, Tomcat, MySQL, RESTful and SOAP APIs, ORM frameworks, Redis, JavaScript, and AngularJS/ReactJS.

·      Solid understanding of application architecture, security principles, design patterns, and industry best practices.

·      Demonstrated capability to lead and mentor development teams through the design, development, testing, and deployment of web applications using Java Spring Boot and related technologies.

·      Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues to ensure application stability and performance.

Responsibilities

·      Design and implement high-level and low-level architectures for complex software systems.

·      Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and Business Analysts to understand business needs and translate them into effective technical solutions.

·      Enforce software development best practices, including code reviews, performance optimizations, and quality assurance standards.

·      Lead and manage a team of developers, providing technical guidance and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.