Engineering manager Top product company only at Talent Pro · Bengaluru (Bangalore) · 9 - 12 years · ₹50L - ₹70L / yr · Bootstrapped · Posted 19 Feb 2026

Strong Engineering Manager / Technical Leadership Profile
Mandatory (Experience 1): Must have 9+ years of experience in software engineering with experience building complex, large-scale products
Mandatory (Experience 2): Must have 2+ years of experience as an Engineering Manager / Tech Lead with people management responsibilities
Mandatory (Tech Skills 1): Strong technical foundation with hands-on experience in Java (or equivalent compiled language), scripting languages (Python, PHP, Ruby, Perl, Node.js), web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript), and databases (SQL/NoSQL)
Mandatory (Tech Skills 2): Proven ability to solve large-scale technical problems and guide teams on architecture, design, quality, and best practices
Mandatory (Leadership & Delivery): Experience in leading cross-functional teams, planning and tracking delivery, mentoring engineers, conducting performance reviews, and driving engineering excellence
Mandatory (Collaboration): Must have strong experience working with Product Managers, UX designers, QA, and other cross-functional partners
Mandatory (Communication): Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence technical direction and stakeholder decisions
Mandatory (Company): Top product companies (logistics, supply chain, e-commerce, or B2B SaaS at large scale)
Mandatory (Stability): Must have stayed for at least 2 years with each of the previous companies
Mandatory (Education): B.Tech in computer science or related field from Tier 1, Tier 2 colleges
Mandatory (Note 1): Education can be ignored for candidates with proven experience in strong, reputed product companies
Mandatory (Note 2): This role is a balanced mix of individual contribution and leadership responsibilities (50–50)
Mandatory (Note 3): Avoid candidates from small startups (<100 employees), MNC, semi fintech like banks, BFSI, and services background

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Location: Bangalore
Department: Engineering
Reports to: SVP
Experience required: 6+ years
About Tracxn:
Tracxn (Tracxn.com) is a Bangalore-based product company providing a research and deal sourcing platform for Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corp Dev, and professionals working around the startup ecosystem.
We are a team of 600+ working professionals serving customers across the globe. Our clients include Funds like Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix Partners, GGV Capital, and Large Corporations such as Citi, Embraer & Ferrero.
Founders
- Neha Singh (ex-Sequoia, BCG | MBA - Stanford GSB)
- Abhishek Goyal (ex-Accel Partners, Amazon | BTech - IIT Kanpur)
About Technology Team:
Tracxn's Technology team is 60+ members strong and growing. The technology team is subdivided into multiple smaller teams, each owning one or more services/components of the technology platform. Ours is a young team of motivated engineers with a minimal management structure where almost everyone is actively involved in technical development and design activities. We have a team-centric culture where the ownership and responsibility of a feature or module lie with a team compared to an individual.
We value ownership, continuous learning, consistency, and discipline as a team.
Our Tech Stacks:
We work on an array of technologies, including but not limited to backend and frontend systems such as Java, Python, Spring Boot, Node.js, ReactJS, Next.js, Webpack, and Storybook; cloud and serverless platforms like AWS, etc; data and infrastructure technologies such as Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch), MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, and Ansible; large-scale web crawling solutions; modern data pipelines and ETL workflows; and AI/ML-driven projects.
Job Overview:
We are looking for experienced software engineers with 6+ years of overall software development experience, including backend development and proven people-management skills. The ideal candidate will lead the engineering team(s), drive technical excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software solutions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers
- Own technical planning, architecture discussions, and execution
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders
- Drive best practices in software development, testing, and deployment
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high engineering standards
- Manage delivery timelines, resource planning, and technical risks
- Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management of engineers
Job Requirements :
Professional Experience
- Proven experience leading or managing software engineering teams
- Track record of delivering complex, scalable software systems
- Experience driving technical initiatives and influencing architectural decisions
- Strong collaboration experience with product, design, and cross-functional teams.
Technical Leadership & Management
- Ability to mentor, coach, and grow engineers across different experience levels
- Experience conducting performance reviews and providing technical feedback
- Strong ownership of team delivery, timelines, and quality
- Experience balancing hands-on technical work with people management
Backend & System Architecture Expertise
- Strong proficiency in modern backend architectures, design patterns, and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in at least one server-side programming language (e.g., Java, Python, etc.)
- Solid understanding of API design principles and implementation
- Hands-on experience with relational and non-relational databases and knowledge of data pipelines and data warehousing concepts.
Technical Competencies
- Strong system design and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of caching strategies, performance optimization, and scalability
- Understanding of data modeling and query optimization
- Familiarity with search and indexing technologies
- Understanding of security best practices in backend systems
Culture:
- Work with performance-oriented teams driven by ownership and passion.
- Learn to design systems for high accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
- No strict deadlines, focus on delivering quality work.
- Meritocracy-driven, candid culture. No politics.
- Very high visibility regarding which startups and markets are exciting globally.
We’re on the hunt for a Principal Engineer who loves solving tough problems, mentoring others, and shaping the future of our platform. In this role, you’ll be leading the design and build of scalable systems and integrations across major cybersecurity platforms. Sometimes you’ll be deep in the code, other times you’ll be guiding teams and customers to the right solutions. If you enjoy balancing hands-on work with big-picture thinking, this could be your spot.
About Us
At Metron Security, we help top cybersecurity companies supercharge their tools through automation and integrations. Our engineers connect and extend platforms like Splunk, IBM QRadar, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike, Cybereason, and many more. We believe in a developer-first culture where creativity, ownership, and continuous learning drive everything we do.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- A true developer-first environment where your ideas and technical chops matter.
- Hands-on exposure to 250+ security platforms (yep, really).
- Direct contact with customers so you can see the impact of your work right away.
- A fast-paced, growth-focused culture—but we also respect work-life balance. No weekends, and only occasional evening calls.
What We’re Looking For
We’re hoping to meet someone who has both deep technical expertise and natural leadership instincts. You think holistically about systems, enjoy digging into tricky problems, and can guide both teammates and customers to success.
Must-Have Skills
- Solid programming experience across multiple languages (Python, TypeScript, Java, Node.js, Angular, React, C#, C++… we’re language-agnostic and use the best tool for the job).
- Quick at learning new security platforms.
- Proven ability to design and build scalable systems, APIs, and integrations.
- Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in complex environments.
- Organized, reliable, and able to set and meet clear timelines.
- Comfortable working directly with customers to understand needs and design solutions.
- Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and security best practices.
Bonus Points If You
- Have experience building or leading integrations with enterprise security tools.
- Like approaching challenges with a “hacker mindset.”
- Know your way around Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud deployments.
- Contribute to open source or share technical insights publicly.
What You’ll Do
- Be the face of Metron Security with our customers—collaborating on solutions and keeping communication clear.
- Bridge the gap between customers and our dev team, ensuring the right info flows both ways.
- Mentor and train junior developers, helping them level up.
- Step in to tackle tough technical problems when the team needs backup.
- Build and document knowledge about security platforms.
- Spot potential roadblocks early and help keep projects on track.
Who You Are
- Strategic thinker who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.
- Clear communicator who collaborates openly.
- Proud of building strong, maintainable solutions that exceed expectations.
- Curious, quick learner, and always exploring new technologies.
- Positive, “let’s figure it out” teammate who lifts others up.
At Metron Security, we’re all about helping security teams work smarter. If you’re excited to take on big engineering challenges, mentor others, and drive technical vision in a growing company, we’d love to talk.
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.
Strong Tech Lead / Staff Engineer / Lead Engineer Profiles
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Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have minimum 6+ years of overall Software Engineering/Development experience building production backend systems.
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Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have Tech Lead ownership, with experience setting technical direction, architecture, frameworks, or engineering standards used by other engineers.
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Mandatory (Experience 3) - Must have strong hands-on Backend development experience with deep proficiency in at least one backend programming language. (Python, Java, Golang etc)
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Mandatory (Experience 4) - Must have strong System design/distributed systems experience, including architectural trade-offs, scalability, failure modes, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
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Mandatory (Experience 5) - Must have strong CS fundamentals in Data Structures & Algorithms, Operating Systems, and Networking, with the ability to apply them to complex backend/system problems
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Mandatory (Experience 6) - Must have owned complex, ambiguous, or business-critical engineering problems end-to-end, demonstrating clear technical judgment, trade-offs, problem-solving, and measurable technical/business impact; not limited to feature implementation.
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Mandatory (Experience 7) - Must have formal technical leadership experience, including mentoring Senior Engineers, conducting design/code reviews, driving engineering quality, and leading technical decisions across a team.
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Mandatory (Experience 8) - Must be a hands-on IC + Tech Lead, with approximately 70–80% hands-on coding/engineering involvement, not a pure people-management profile.
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Mandatory (Company) - Product Companies / Startups / B2B SaaS
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Mandatory (Education) - CS degree or equivalent (B.Tech/B.E./B.S.)
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Preferred (Skills) - Experience with Kafka/NATS/RabbitMQ, AWS, Docker/Kubernetes, CI/CD, observability, security/compliance, multi-tenant systems, and financial/billing platforms.
Sr. Technology Architect
Experience Range: 12–15+ years of IT experience, including 3–5+ years in leadership / people management roles.
Location: Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore
Qualification: B. Tech /B.E in computer science or equivalent
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Advanced Java
At least 2+ years of experience for the following areas:
- Lead and mentor full-stack development teams across multiple projects and workstreams.
- Define technical architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.
- Drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise applications using Agile methodologies.
- Oversee application design, development, testing, deployment, and production support.
- Ensure adherence to security, performance, quality, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with clients, product owners, architects, and cross-functional teams.
- Manage resource planning, risk mitigation, technical reviews, and stakeholder communication.
- Promote DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices to improve delivery efficiency
Must Haves-
- Strong experience in Java Full Stack Development.
- Expertise in Spring Boot and Microservices Architecture.
- Proficiency in Python, Shell Scripting, and backend development.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases.
- Front-end expertise in React, Angular, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, and JSP.
- Experience with Kafka or similar event-driven messaging platforms.
- Strong understanding of API Design, REST Services, and Swagger/OpenAPI.
- Experience implementing security frameworks including OAuth 2.0.
- Hands-on expertise with Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Experience with code quality and security tools such as SonarQube and Fortify.
- Proven people management, stakeholder management, and delivery leadership experience.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Good to Haves-
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Experience with performance tuning, observability, and application monitoring tools.
- Telecom, OSS/BSS, or enterprise digital transformation domain experience.
- SAFe Agile, PMP, Scrum Master, or cloud certifications.
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and engineering productivity platforms.
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.
About the company
Metron Security provides automation and integration services to leading Cyber Security companies. Our engineering team works on leading security platforms including - Splunk, IBM’s QRadar, ServiceNow, Crowdstrike, Cybereason, and other SIEM and SOAR platforms.
Software Engineer is a challenging role within Cyber Security Engineering integration development. The role involves developing a product/service that achieves high-performance data exchange between two or more Cyber Security platforms. A Software Engineer is at the core of the evolution process and is responsible for the End-to-End delivery of the project, right from getting the requirements from customers to deploying the project for them on-prem or on the cloud, depending on the nature of the project. We follow the best practices of engineering and keep evolving. We are agile.
Each integration needs reskilling yourself with the required technology for that project. If you are passionate about programming and believe in the best practices of software engineering, the following are the skills we are looking for:
● Developer-centric culture - No bureaucracy or red tape.
● Chance to work on 200+ security platforms.
● Opportunity to engage with end-users (customers) and just a cog in the wheel.
About the role
We are looking for passionate developers with 4-7 years of experience in software development to join the Metron Security team as Software Engineers.
Mandatory Skills
- 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading engineering teams and mentoring junior developers.
- Expertise in at least one or two Object-Oriented Programming language (Python, typescript, Java,Node.js,Angular, react.js C#, C++) .
- Good knowledge of Data Structure and its correct usage.
- Oversee code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and maintaining high code quality standards.
- Imbibe and maintain a strong customer delight attitude while designing and building products/services.
Other Requirements
- Open to learn any new software development skill if needed for the project.
- Alignment and utilisation of the core enterprise technology stacks and integration capabilities throughout the transition states.
- Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of the solution and exploration of solution alternatives.
- Define, explore, and support the implementation of enablers to evolve solution intent, working directly with Agile teams to implement them.
- Good knowledge of the implications of Cyber Security on production.
- Experience in architecting & estimating deep technical custom solutions & integrations.
- Manage the customer to ensure we have a continuous flow of work from them so that the team has enough work for at least a month.
- Mentor and coach team members, providing technical guidance and fostering professional development.
Added advantage:
- Experience in the Cyber Security domain.
- Experience in developing software using web technologies.
- Experience in handling a project from start to end.
- Hands-on experience in an Agile Development project and in writing and estimating User Stories.
- Contribution to open source - Please share your link in the application/resume if any.

Required Experience: 10–15 years (with at least 3–5 years in leadership roles)
● 10–15 years of overall experience in backend engineering, with strong exposure to
Python and/or Golang.
● 3–5 years of experience managing engineering teams.
● Proven experience delivering large-scale, distributed systems in production
environments.
● Strong understanding of microservices, cloud-native architecture, and DevOps
practices.
● Hands-on background in backend engineering (able to guide teams technically, even
if not coding daily).
● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, observability, and performance optimization.
● Experience in financial services or high-transaction domains is a plus.
● Experience leading teams that have utilized AI-driven development practices (e.g.,
agentic coding, LLM integration) to improve productivity and innovation is a
significant advantage.
Skills
● Excellent leadership and people management abilities.
● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
● Ability to balance technical depth with business priorities.
● Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivery and impact.
● Passion for building engineering culture and improving developer experience.
Join our product development team at Planview as a Senior Software Engineer I and become a pivotal force on the Viz Core Team. This role offers the unique opportunity to shape and lead the development of data-processing pipelines and APIs that are at the heart of our software solutions. These solutions are designed to streamline and enhance the efficiency of software delivery, resonating deeply with software engineers who strive to build better and faster.
At Planview Viz, which is powered by the innovative “Flow Framework,” you will tackle complex data challenges and develop scalable solutions within an AWS cloud environment. Your efforts will be crucial in revolutionizing how businesses harness and interpret vast amounts of workflow data, transforming it into actionable insights that propel organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
Responsibilities (What you'll do)
- Create and refine powerful data-processing architectures that integrate seamlessly with a diverse array of external tools, enhancing the way software is delivered across industries.
- Drive operational excellence by critically analyzing problems, defining requirements, and devising robust solutions that push the boundaries of technology.
- Lead and inspire a team of talented engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, meticulous attention to quality, and proactive problem-solving.
- Stay at the cutting edge of technology by updating and expanding your team’s knowledge of cloud architectures, data processing, and advanced analytics, ensuring that you and your team remain leaders in technological innovation.
- Make a direct impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of software delivery worldwide through innovation and leadership.
Qualifications (What you'll bring)
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional in cloud software development with a strong foundation in data processing and scalable software systems. You thrive in collaborative environments and are passionate about advancing cloud technology and data architecture to new heights. You are a leader who enjoys mentoring, guiding, and inspiring others.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience with a modern programming language, with a focus on back-end systems and cloud-based technologies.
- Strong capability in architecting and designing robust, scalable software systems.
- Proficiency in AWS or another popular cloud platform.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience with big-data technologies such as Spark and Apache Kafka.
- Experience with Java (version 17), Scala, or other JVM programming languages.
- Experience with tools such as Amazon Redshift and MongoDB.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Travis CI, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in test-driven development.
- Experience with containers and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
- Experience working on remote or distributed teams and projects.
Engineering Manager – Backend
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (Mon–Fri)
Website: https://www.solarsquare.in
About the Role
SolarSquare is building the infrastructure for India's clean energy transition. We're looking for an Engineering Manager who doesn't just run a team — someone who builds one from the ground up, makes consequential technical bets, and treats engineering outcomes as business outcomes.
You'll own the technical strategy and delivery for our full-stack platform, lead a growing team of SDE1–SDE3 engineers, and work directly with product, design, and business to shape what we build and how fast we build it. This is a role for someone who has operated in resource-constrained environments, shipped systems that held up under pressure, and left every team they've led measurably better than they found it.
If you've only ever executed someone else's roadmap, this isn't the right fit. If you've ever built something from scratch and felt personally responsible for whether it worked.
What You'll Own
Team & Culture
- Build, hire, and develop a high-performing full-stack engineering team including setting the bar for what "high-performing" means at SolarSquare
- Create genuine career growth paths for engineers.
- Maintain team health, retention, and motivation through periods of rapid change and ambiguity
Technical Strategy
- Define and drive the architectural roadmap
- Make and own technical bets: when to invest in platform, when to ship fast, when to pay down debt
- Establish observability, reliability, and security standards before they become production fires
Delivery
- Translate business goals into engineering priorities and push back when the translation is wrong
- Set clear goals, metrics, and delivery expectations; hold yourself and the team accountable to them
- Manage trade-offs between short-term product velocity and long-term engineering health
Cross-Functional Influence
- Partner with Product, Design, and Business stakeholders and influence decisions upstream.
- Communicate technical risk, cost, and complexity clearly to non-technical leadership
What We're Looking For
- 7–10 years of engineering experience, with at least 3 years leading teams.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems design: idempotency, retries, DLQs, circuit breakers, eventual consistency, you've had to debug these in production.
- Proven experience with event-driven architecture and Kafka including schema design, consumer group management, and failure recovery patterns.
- Comfort with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, ) databases including query optimisation and schema design decisions at scale.
- You've designed or operated systems handling meaningful traffic ideally 10K+ RPS. significant daily transaction volumes, or consumer-scale user bases (1M+ users)
- You understand what 99.99% uptime actually costs to maintain and you've made the infrastructure and on-call decisions to back it.
- You've written or enforced SLOs, SLAs, and incident management processes.
- You've done a postmortem that changed something real about how the team operates.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure beyond just deploying services, cost optimisation, right-sizing, architecture decisions that meaningfully reduced spend
- Working knowledge of containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) enough to unblock your team.
- CI/CD pipeline ownership you've built or significantly improved a pipeline.
- Experience with observability tooling: Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, ELK, or equivalent and more importantly, a philosophy about what to instrument and why
- You've made the call between monolith and microservices and you can defend it with context.
- You've managed technical debt consciously: triaged it, prioritised it, and made the case to stakeholders for when to pay it down
- You've navigated a hard conversation with a product or business stakeholder and changed the outcome
- Your engineers grow under you. You can point to people you've promoted, coached, or unblocked
- You know how to build alignment across functions where incentives don't naturally align
- You have clear examples of decisions you made under ambiguity and you can articulate the trade-offs you weighed
- You've identified a systemic problem and fixed it without being asked
- You've built or rebuilt something that wasn't working a team, a process, a system
Work Arrangement
Flexible work setup, including hybrid options. Monday to Friday. Learn more about us at https://www.solarsquare.in.





