Engineering Manager- Backend

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer in India with strong hands-on experience across frontend and backend development to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for global clients.

This role requires deep technical expertise, the ability to work independently on complex requirements, and strong collaboration with global delivery teams across regions. You will contribute to technical decision-making, mentor team members, and ensure solutions meet enterprise-grade standards.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable full stack applications
• Work across frontend and backend layers depending on project demands
• Deliver clean, maintainable, and performance-optimized code

Technical Contribution & Quality

• Contribute to technical and architectural decisions
• Ensure applications meet requirements for security, performance, reliability, and scalability
• Participate actively in code reviews and technical discussions

Delivery & Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, UX, QA, DevOps, and global delivery teams
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate effectively with Delivery Managers and project stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies

Mentoring & Team Enablement

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers on coding, testing, and design best practices
• Support your project team and the wider engineering community through knowledge sharing
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards and practices

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Stay current with evolving technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices
• Participate in POCs, technical evaluations, and learning initiatives
• Actively contribute to improving tools, processes, and delivery approaches

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BE, ME/MTech, MCA, MSc, or equivalent degree-level education
• 5-10+ years of hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong experience working in client-facing, delivery-oriented environments
• Proven experience working in agile development teams
• Ability to work effectively with distributed/global teams

Technical Skills

Frontend

• Angular 16 (preferred) or React (can convert to Angular)
• TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS / SCSS, Tailwind CSS
• Advanced state management and frontend performance optimization

Backend

• Java (Spring Boot preferred) or Node.js
• RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Unit testing and mocking frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Asynchronous and event-driven messaging

Data & Integration

• Strong experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Database schema design, data modeling, and query optimization
• Experience with enterprise integrations, message queues, and event-driven systems

DevOps & Engineering Practices

• CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Automated testing (unit, integration, frontend and backend)
• Understanding of deployment, monitoring, and operational reliability

Professional & Behavioral Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet delivery timelines
• Commercial awareness in client delivery and project execution
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented approach

Nice to Have

• Open-source contributions (GitHub, npm/Maven publishing)
• Experience with technical POCs, R&D initiatives, or innovation projects
• Participation in tech communities, mentoring programs, or knowledge forums
• Relevant certifications or advanced technical training

About Columbus :

Columbus is a global IT services and consulting corporation with more than 3,000 employees serving our customers worldwide. We bring digital transformation into your business and position you to thrive far into the future. We offer a comprehensive solution portfolio with deep industry knowledge, extensive technology expertise and profound customer insight. We have proven this through 32 years of experience serving more than 5,000 customers worldwide.

Job Title: Java Full Stack Developer

Experience: 6+ Years

Locations: Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon

Work Mode: Hybrid

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners Preferred / Candidates Who Have Completed Their Notice Period

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Java Full Stack Developer with a strong command over backend technologies and modern frontend frameworks. The ideal candidate will have deep experience with Java, ReactJS, and DevOps tools like Jenkins, Docker, and basic Kubernetes knowledge. You’ll be contributing to complex software solutions across industries, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and deploying production-grade systems in a cloud-native, CI/CD-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable web applications using Java (Spring Boot) and ReactJS
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and backend developers to implement robust, efficient front-end interfaces
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring high-quality software delivery
• Containerize applications using Docker and ensure smooth deployment and orchestration using Kubernetes (basic level)
• Write clean, modular, and testable code and participate in code reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, reliability, and functional issues in production
• Work in Agile teams and participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings
• Ensure all security, compliance, and performance standards are met in the development lifecycle

Mandatory Skills

• Backend: Java, Spring Boot
• Frontend: ReactJS
• DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Docker
• Containers & Orchestration: Basic knowledge of Kubernetes
• Strong understanding of RESTful services and APIs
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Good understanding of SDLC, Agile/Scrum methodologies

We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.

• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.

• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.

• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.

• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.

• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.

• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.

• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.

• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.

• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Requirements

• At least 1 - 3 years experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.

Key Skill

Node.Js, Object Oriented Programming, Java Script, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3

• Should have experience researching problem statements and designing solutions that meet the desired UX goals and stakeholder requirements

• Should be able to rapidly prototype ideas; pen and paper will do for mockups. Should be familiar with prototyping tools or front end code for higher fidelity prototyping

• Good communication skills. Must be able to communicate idea to all stakeholders product, engineering and design

• Must have average above average knowledge of the Adobe Suite

• Must be able to look at the product as a whole to design workflows that scale

• Must be able to measure UX changes and suggest further improvements

• Should be able to build UI components that meet the desired UX. Should be able to understand and respect the UX

• Should follow the style guide and design according to the guidelines

• Understanding of typography, typographic grid, grid based systems, design frameworks and responsive design principles is required. Should be able to adapt and extend the style guide as required and define new UI components when needed

• Should be able to build reusable UI components

• Good communication with the product and engineering teams to assess feasibility of UI components

• Experience with motion/interaction design a plus

• Must know the Adobe Creative Suite well. Must also be familiar with prototyping tools

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in creating and executing successful B2B marketing efforts
• Bachelors/ Masters' degree in marketing or a related field
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Prior startup/ fintech experience preferred
• Experience working with CRM and marketing automation platforms

• Support the transition by planning and overseeing the transfer of members from one location to another, including but not limited to operational readiness, support documentation, knowledge transfer and acceptance checklists
• Support in ensuring transition activity is planned and executed to schedule, budget and scope
• Support in establishing transition end to end plans including infrastructure support models, change management, risk assessment and mitigation, resource planning and service management with clear tollgates
• Liaise with transition lead on milestone scheduling, knowledge transfer activities, and communication of progress (KPIs)
• Keep stakeholders involved in transition process and update them with the progress and roadblocks
• Promote awareness of transition planning and support processes within the GCC
• Support the Transition Lead to source and assess opportunities to expand the centre (including assessment of Make vs. Buy, offshore / on shore)
• Work directly with third party resources on a day-to-day basis to support the transition process during the set-up of the GCC

Skills:

• Proven knowledge of service transition methodology, tools and templates through experience or qualifications
• The ability to identify, escalate and manage project risks with the Transition Lead
• 3+ years of experience transitioning / offshoring / outsourcing projects / functions across sub processes such as Biostatistics, reg. affairs, clinical ops, drug safety, medical Governance, strategy and planning, pharma covigilance
• Good exposure in previous roles to multi-cultural, transversal functions
• Pharma background with experience across the systems development life cycle with experience in different project phases
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing

We are looking for Technology Lead who possesses a passion for pushing technologies to the limits and will work with our team to help build Snapwiz's next-generation platform. If you are a person who loves to face technical challenges, innovates consistently and is never satisfied with status-quo then this is the role for you.

Job Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Dairy Circle, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore

Role:

• Design and build advanced applications from scratch keeping scalability and performance in mind

• A good handle on both client and server architecture

• Should be a quick learner and willing to go the extra mile in delivering the projects.

• Should be able to work with juniors; help and guide them as needed.

• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.

• Comfortable in owning large scale products and continuously re-evaluating and innovating.

• A practical risk-taker, innovator and always curious.

Requirements:

• BE/B.Tech/ME/M.Tech degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject

• 5 to 10 years overall experience

• Strong knowledge of Agile development (Scrum)

• Proven working experience in server-side technologies like Java, Hibernate, Spring.

• Strong knowledge of any database technology like MySql or MongoDB

• Awareness of client-side technologies like JS and JQuery.

• Knowledge of the general tech landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.

• You will be managing the recruitment process
• You will be responsible for Sourcing CVs as per job description & ICP through portals
• Attract and hire candidates through various channels and ensure timely hiring of the candidate.

• You will be responsible for uploading and updating candidatures in Applicant tracking system.
• You will be responsible for keeping continuous follow-up with the selected candidates
• You will be responsible for maintaining employee records
• You will be responsible for preparing offer letters
• You will be proficient in reviewing resumes and conducting recruitment interviews
• You will be responsible for background verification check via emails & phone numbers
• Should have good interpersonal skills to handle multiple roles