Senior Engineering Manager

CraftMyPlate is a fast-growing, innovative startup on a mission to transform the experience of placing large food orders. We aim to deliver seamless, scalable, and delightful food solutions for gatherings of 10+ people.

We move fast, think bold, and build with impact. 

We are seeking a talented Product Designer to join our design team and help shape the future of food tech through intuitive, user-centric experiences on our cutting-edge app. If you are passionate about impactful design and love working in a dynamic startup environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Hyderabad. As a Product Designer, you will collaborate closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to create engaging and responsive user interfaces for both web and mobile platforms. Your role is pivotal in ensuring that our app delivers delightful and seamless experiences to our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate user needs and business goals into high-quality, functional UI designs.
• Conduct user research and usability testing to validate design decisions.
• Create wireframes, prototypes, and mockups to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Iterate on designs based on constructive feedback from team members and users.
• Maintain design consistency while aligning with the brand identity across all platforms.
• Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth and accurate implementation of designs.
• Guide and mentor interns, offering feedback and support throughout their design process.
• Work closely with the product team to design intuitive interfaces for mobile and web apps.

Required Skills and Experience

• 1+ years of experience in UI/UX design.
• Strong proficiency in design tools such as Figma or similar.
• A compelling portfolio showcasing UI/UX projects, especially app design.
• In-depth understanding of user-centered design principles and mobile-first design.
• Ability to translate complex problems into simple, engaging design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Startup experience is mandatory.
• Experience working with B2C companies is an advantage.
• Prior experience in food, catering, or e-commerce industries is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing startup offering competitive compensation.
• Collaborate with a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic work environment.
• Make a meaningful impact by designing products that redefine how events are experienced.

About Company:

Our client is a Delhi NCR, India headquartered 7+-year-old social/development sector-focused advisory and consulting firm. With a robust team of 100+ ICT4D professionals,they develop IT applications for NGOs, Government functionaries, CSRs, International Funding Organizations, etc. to manage theirprojects and programs in India and abroad. We are a team of young dynamic, development-conscious tech -enablers and problem solvers consisting of a diverse mix of development professionals, technology enthusiasts, software

engineers, and analysts. Our solutions enable organizations to monitor and evaluate their programs for maximum impact and operate seamlessly across everyday operations.

Job Overview:

Dhwani Rural information systems Pvt. Ltd. is looking to hire a Chief Technical Officer, to provide sound technical leadership in all aspects of the business. The CTO would be responsible for all technology systems, processes, software design and development within the company. Our ideal candidate needs to have more than 15 years of

experience building technology solutions to improve business process, increase productivity and efficiency and reduce cost for its customers, vendors, and internal employees. The candidate should have experience in social sector consulting/IT consulting/Government advisory and working with CSRs, Philanthropies or Large NGOs. The CTO must have in depth knowledge of and experience in driving technological innovation and leading product development

projects.

Responsibilities

The CTO will work with a team in the following activities -

• Lead the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships

• Formulate a vision for how technology will be utilized within the company

• Streamline the IT Project requirements through a technological approach

• Outline company goals and timelines for research and development

• Develop technical aspects of the company’s strategy for alignment with its business goals

• Help departments use technology profitably and act as a mentor to middle management of the company

• Make executive decisions on behalf of the company’s technological requirements.

• Keep abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape

• Work closely with Dhwani’s senior leadership to define and deliver new products and enhancements

Essential Tech Requirements:

• Broad knowledge of software engineering: languages, frameworks, techniques, and industry trends.

• Experience in designing and managing an effective IT governance framework across the spectrum of IT

service delivery.

• Good understanding of agile methodologies

• In-depth knowledge of web systems architecture, design and development

• Knowledge of software development life cycle. Preferable from CS/IT

• Basic understanding of how a software works (Frontend, Backend, API, Database Schema etc)

• Exposure to different off the shelf solutions (ZOHO, QuickBooks, Greythr, Google Suite, Microsoft Suite,

Zapier, Survey Monkey, IVR, SMS)

• Requirement gathering for software

• Get involved in the entire SDLC (Design, Develop, UAT, Rollout)

Essential Non-Tech Requirements:

• Accountable and ownership taking attitude

• Strong sense of purpose to work in this space (Tech4Good, ICT4D, Social Impact)

• Exceptional team management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

• Ability to multi-task and juggle various deadlines and domians

• Extensive industry knowledge with an eye towards the future.

• Prior experience of handling multiple projects in different domains at the same time

• Prior experience of managing large tech teams (50-200 engineers) including developers, designers, QAs, Das

and other teams

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in software, computer science, engineering or any related STEM field. Have worked as a senior

engineering head or CTO in NGOs, Social Impact Consulting Firms CSR, Think Tanks, Research Organizations.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

Write clean and efficient code using best practices, and conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.

Participate in architectural discussions and propose technical solutions that align with business objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components and troubleshoot issues.

Conduct comprehensive testing of software applications, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.

Identify and resolve technical issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the team.

Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 4 years of proven experience as a software engineer, with a focus on backend development.

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++.

Extensive experience with web application development frameworks such as Spring, Django, or Flask.

Solid understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL) and proficiency in writing complex queries.

Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Cutting-edge technology stack and access to the latest tools and resources.

Chance to work on impactful projects and shape the future of the lending industry.

upcred.ai is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Do you love leading a team of engineers, coding up new products, and making sure that they work well together? If so, this is the job for you.

As an Engineering Manager in Unscript, you'll be responsible for managing a team of engineers who are focused on developing new products. You'll be able to apply your strong engineering background as well as your experience with large-scale development projects in the past.

You'll also be able to act as Product Owner (we know it's not your job but you'll have to do this :) ) and make sure that the team is working towards the right goals. 

Being the Engineering Manager at Unscript means owning up to all things—from technical issues to product decisions—and being comfortable with taking responsibility for everything from hiring and training new hires, to making sure you get the best out of every individual.

About Us:

UnScript uses AI to create videos that were never shot. Our technology saves brands thousands of dollars spent in hiring influencers/actors, shooting videos with them. UnScript was founded by distinguished alums from IIT, with exemplary backgrounds in business and technology. UnScript has raised two rounds of funding from global VCs with Peter Thiel(Co-founder, Paypal) and Ried Hoffman ( Co-founder, Linkedin) as investors. 

Required Qualifications:

• B.Tech or higher in Computer Science from a premier institute. (We are willing to waive this requirement if you are an exceptional programmer).

• Building scalable & performant web systems with clear focus on reusable modules.

• You are comfortable in a high paced environment and can respond to urgent (and at times ambiguous) requests

• Ability to translate fuzzy business problems into technical problems & come up with design, estimates, planning, execution & deliver the solution independently.

• Knowledge in AWS or other cloud Infra.

The Team:

Unscript was started by Ritwika Chowdhury. Our team brings experience from other foremost institutions like IIT Kharagpur, Microsoft Research, IIT Bombay, IIIT, BCG etc. We are thrilled to be backed by some of the world's largest VC firms and angel investors. 

1. Only NIFT, NID, or pearl graduate
2. Develop standard UI components and style guides
3. Build wireframes and storyboards to conceptualize design
4. Define visual elements, product elements, and overall design
5. Taking design briefs to understand requirements
6. Effectively communicate your designs to developers and other key stakeholders
7. Create and implement interaction models and user interface specifications
8. Conduct industry research and stay up-to-date on best practices, competitor UI designs, and emerging technologies
9. Conduct, observe and analyze usability testing sessions
10. Conduct user testing of applications, software, and websites
11. Develop consistent, intuitive architectures
12. Support the QA team to make sure features are implemented in the coded version as intended
13. Determine timeline and deliverables
14. Evaluate and set best practices and standards
15. Work with UI managers and team to define user flows and sitemaps
16. Measure the human-computer interaction (HCI) element of a design
17. Collaborate on scenarios, end-to-end experiences, and screen designs
18. Work with frontend and backend developers as needed

Website:

We were founded by graduates from IIM-Calcutta, IIT Kharagpur, with past experience working with the Boston Consulting Group, Operations & Product Management domain and folks with 3x start-up experience. We are well funded and are backed by the

• Orchestrating digital content strategies across all online platforms
• Driving traffic and engagement that translates to sales and brand promotion
• Managing a content marketing budget
• Measuring the results of marketing activity to inform future marketing campaigns
• Managing a team of writers, illustrators and data analysts
• Implementing SEO best practices
• Knowing which platform different kinds of content are best suited to
• Designing and implementing creative marketing strategies to disseminate content

• 4+yrs of experience with Email Marketing tools such as Mailchimp, SendinBlue, Sendgrid etc.
• Experience with online community building
• Data-driven and highly analytical
• Proficiency with Google & social media Analytics
• Time management skills
• Experience in working with Start-ups
• Excellent written and verbal communication

3 best things about the job -

• A great opportunity to learn and develop yourself, immense career growth
• Be part of the most entertaining core team you will find
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• Strong experience in C# programming.
• Good knowledge in designing classes and components using the OOPs paradigm.
• Fair knowledge of GoF Design Patterns.
• Good experience in applications developed using both .NET Framework and .NET Core
• Proficiency in using third-party tools like DevExpress/Infragistics.
• Solid understanding of Web application development using ASP.NET MVC framework and ASP.NET Core
• Strong experience in developing RESTful APIs using both ASP.NET Web API and ASP.NET Core Web API.
• Must have knowledge in developing ASP.NET WebForms.
• Decent exposure in developing Windows Applications/WPF applications.
• Professional, precise communication skills
• Work experience writing Unit tests
• Work experience in applying the best practices of Web Application development
• Working experience in an Agile team especially with SCRUM
• Good to have experience in JavaScript frameworks, primarily on Angular and React
• Good to have experience in JSON, AJAX, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, and XML Following Skills will be an added advantage
• Experience developing Windows Forms Applications
• Knowledge of using third-party tools like DevExpress
• Experience in Angular front-end framework

• Should be self-motivated and a quick learner with a problem-solving mind-set
• Attention to detail and follow-through to achieve good quality and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as in an individual environment
• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills