Sr. QA Engineer

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Sector: Technology, Information & Media

Company Size: 500 - 1,000 Employees

Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience: 10 - 14 Years (Engineering Leadership)

Level: Engineering Manager / Group EM

ABOUT THIS MANDATE :

Recruiting Bond has been exclusively retained by one of India's most prominent and well-established digital platform organisations operating at the intersection of Technology, Information, and Media to identify and place an exceptional Engineering Manager who can lead engineering teams through an enterprise-wide AI adoption and digital transformation agenda.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role at the nexus of people, product, and technology. The organisation is executing one of the most ambitious AI transformation programmes in its sector and this Engineering Manager will be a core driver of that change. You will lead multiple squads, own engineering delivery end-to-end, embed AI tooling and practices into the team's DNA, and shape the engineering culture of tomorrow.

We are seeking leaders who code when it matters, who build systems and teams with equal conviction, and who view AI not as a trend but as a fundamental shift in how great software is built.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE :

AI-First Engineering Culture :

• Own AI adoption across your squads - from LLM tooling integration to automation-first delivery workflows. Make AI a default, not an afterthought.

Hands-On Engineering Leadership :

• Stay close to the code. Lead architecture reviews, unblock engineers, and set the technical bar - not just the management agenda.

People & Org Builder :

• Grow engineers into leaders. Build squads of 615 across functions. Drive hiring, career frameworks, and a culture of psychological safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Hands-On Technical Engagement :

• Remain deeply embedded in the technical work participate in design reviews, architecture decisions, and critical code reviews
• Set and uphold the engineering quality bar : performance benchmarks, security standards, test coverage, and release quality
• Provide technical direction on backend platform strategy, API design, service decomposition, and data architecture
• Identify and resolve systemic technical debt and architectural risks across team-owned services
• Unblock engineers by diving into complex problems debugging, pair programming, and system analysis when it matters
• Own key technical decisions in collaboration with Tech Leads and Principal Engineers; balance pragmatism with long-term sustainability

2. AI Adoption, Integration & Transformation (2026 Mandate) :

• Define and execute the team's AI adoption roadmap - from developer tooling to product-facing AI features
• Champion the integration of GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT) across the full engineering workflow coding, testing, documentation, incident response
• Embed LLM-powered capabilities into the product : recommendation engines, intelligent search, conversational interfaces, content generation, and predictive systems
• Lead evaluation and adoption of AI-assisted SDLC practices : automated code review, AI-generated test suites, intelligent observability, and anomaly detection
• Partner with Data Science and ML Platform teams to productionise ML models with robust MLOps pipelines
• Build team literacy in prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and AI agent frameworks
• Create an experimentation culture : run structured AI pilots, measure productivity impact, and scale what works
• Stay ahead of the AI tooling landscape and advise senior leadership on strategic AI investments and engineering implications

3. People Leadership & Team Development :

• Lead, manage, and grow squads of 6 - 15 engineers across seniority levels (L2 through L6 / Junior through Staff)
• Conduct structured 1 : 1s, career growth conversations, and development planning with every direct report
• Design and execute personalised AI upskilling programmes ensure every engineer develops practical AI fluency by end of 2026
• Build and maintain a high-performance team culture : clarity of ownership, accountability, fast feedback loops, and psychological safety
• Drive performance management fairly and rigorously recognise top performers, manage underperformance constructively
• Lead technical hiring end-to-end : define job requirements, conduct bar-raising interviews, and make data-driven hire decisions
• Contribute to engineering career frameworks and level definitions in partnership with the VP / Director of Engineering

4. Engineering Delivery & Execution Excellence :

• Own end-to-end delivery for multiple product squads from planning and scoping through production release and post-launch stability
• Implement and refine agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Shape Up) calibrated to squad needs and product cadence
• Drive predictable delivery : maintain healthy sprint velocity, manage WIP limits, and ensure dependency resolution across teams.
• Establish and own engineering KPIs : DORA metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR, change failure rate), uptime SLOs, and velocity trends
• Lead incident management : build blameless post-mortem culture, own RCA processes, and drive systemic reliability improvements
• Balance technical debt repayment with feature velocity negotiate prioritisation transparently with Product leadership

5. Strategic Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence :

• Serve as the primary engineering partner for Product, Design, Data, and Business stakeholders translate ambiguity into executable engineering plans
• Participate in quarterly roadmap planning, capacity forecasting, and OKR definition for engineering teams
• Represent engineering in leadership forums articulate technical constraints, risks, and opportunities in business terms
• Contribute to org-wide engineering strategy : platform investments, build-vs-buy decisions, and shared infrastructure priorities
• Build relationships across geographies (Mumbai HQ + distributed teams) to maintain alignment and delivery cohesion
• Act as a culture carrier and ambassador for engineering excellence, innovation, and responsible AI use

AI TRANSFORMATION LEADERSHIP 2026 EXPECTATIONS :

In 2026, Engineering Managers at this organisation are expected to be active architects of AI transformation not passive observers. The following outlines the specific AI leadership expectations for this role :

AI Developer Productivity

• Drive measurable uplift in developer velocity through AI tooling adoption. Target : 30%+ reduction in code review cycle time and 40%+ increase in test coverage automation by Q3 2026.

LLM & GenAI Product Features

• Own delivery of GenAI-powered product capabilities : intelligent content, semantic search, personalisation, and conversational UX in production, at scale.

AI-Augmented Observability

• Implement AI-driven monitoring and anomaly detection pipelines. Reduce MTTR by leveraging predictive alerting, intelligent runbooks, and auto-remediation scripts.

Team AI Fluency :

• Build mandatory AI literacy across all engineering levels.
• Every engineer understands prompt engineering basics, AI ethics guardrails, and responsible AI deployment practices.

Responsible AI Governance :

• Partner with Security, Legal, and Data Privacy to ensure all AI deployments meet compliance standards, bias mitigation requirements, and explainability benchmarks.

TECHNOLOGY STACK & DOMAIN FAMILIARITY REQUIRED :

• Languages: Java/ Go/ Python/ Node.js /PHP /Rust (must be hands-on in at least 2)
• Cloud: AWS / GCP / Azure (multi-cloud exposure strongly preferred)
• AI & GenAI: OpenAI / Anthropic / Gemini APIs /LangChain /LlamaIndex / RAG / Vector DBs / GitHub
• Copilot: Cursor /Hugging Face
• Containers: Docker /Kubernetes /Helm /Service Mesh (Istio / Linkerd)
• Databases: PostgreSQL /MongoDB / Redis / Cassandra / Elasticsearch / Pinecone (Vector DB)
• Messaging: Apache Kafka /RabbitMQ /AWS SQS/SNS /Google Pub/Sub
• MLOps & DataOps: MLflow /Kubeflow / SageMaker / Vertex AI /Airflow /dbt
• Observability: Datadog /Prometheus /Grafana /OpenTelemetry / Jaeger /ELK Stack
• CI/CD & IaC: GitHub Actions ArgoCD / Jenkins / Terraform /Ansible /Backstage (IDP)

QUALIFICATIONS & CANDIDATE PROFILE :

Education :

• B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech from a Tier-I or Tier-II Institution - CS, IS, ECE, AI/ML streams strongly preferred
• Demonstrated engineering depth and leadership impact may complement institution pedigree

Experience :

• 10 to 14 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a formal Engineering Manager or equivalent people-leadership role
• Proven track record of managing and scaling engineering teams (615+ engineers) in a fast-growing SaaS or digital product environment
• Hands-on backend engineering background must be able to read, write, and critique production code
• Direct experience driving AI/ML feature delivery or AI tooling adoption within engineering organisations
• Exposure across start-up, mid-size, and large-scale product organisations, preferred adaptability is a core requirement
• Strong CS fundamentals: distributed systems, algorithms, system design, and software architecture
• Demonstrated career stability minimum of 2 years of average tenure per organisation.

The Ideal Engineering Manager in 2026 :

• Leads with context, not control, empowers engineers while maintaining accountability and quality
• Is fluent in both people language and technical language, switches registers naturally with engineers and executives alike
• Sees AI as a force multiplier for the team, not a threat. Actively experiments with and advocates for AI tooling
• Measures success by team outcomes, not personal output. Takes pride in what the team ships, not what they build alone
• Creates feedback loops obsessively between product and engineering, between seniors and juniors, between metrics and decisions
• Has strong opinions, loosely held, brings conviction to discussions but updates on evidence
• Invests in engineering excellence as seriously as delivery velocity knows that quality and speed are not opposites

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS APART :

AI Transformation at Scale :

• Lead one of the most significant AI adoption programmes in India's digital media sector.
• Our decisions will shape how hundreds of engineers work in 2026 and beyond.

Hands-On & Strategic Balance :

• A rare EM role that actively encourages technical depth.
• Stay close to the code while owning the people agenda - the best of both worlds.

Established Platform, Real Scale :

• 5001,000 engineers, proven product-market fit, and the org maturity to execute.
• This is not a greenfield startup gamble it is a serious company with serious ambition.

Clear Leadership Growth Path :

• A visible, direct path toward Director / VP of Engineering.
• Senior leadership is invested in growing its next generation of technology executives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and promote Life & Non-Life Insurance products
• Handle Health, Motor, Personal Accident, and other insurance products
• Build and manage advisor/partner relationships
• Drive insurance business through partners and direct channels
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations
• Clear Insurance Broking Exam (if not already certified) on priority after joining

Requirements:

• Graduation mandatory
• Experience in Insurance Broking / Banca / Insurance Company preferred
• Sound knowledge of Life & General Insurance products
• Good communication and relationship management skills
• Target-oriented and result-driven approach

General Manager - Operations

Department: Operations

Location: Goa (Corlim Industrial Estate)

Reports To: BOD Role

Summary: The General Manager – Production will lead the overall production function of the Elastic Plant in Goa, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality output. The role is responsible for achieving daily, monthly, and annual production targets, driving continuous improvement, managing production teams, and aligning plant activities with corporate goals while maintaining health, safety, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Oversee daily and long-term production schedules to meet delivery timelines and output targets.

• Coordinate with SCM, Maintenance, and QA for uninterrupted production flow.

• Monitor real-time production KPIs and take immediate corrective actions when needed.

2. Capacity Utilization & Productivity

• Optimize plant capacity and resource utilization (manpower, machines, materials).

• Drive initiatives for improving machine efficiency, reducing downtime, and eliminating bottlenecks.

• Implement lean manufacturing and productivity-enhancing practices.

3. Quality Control & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to product specifications and quality standards.

• Work with QA/Technical teams to address quality issues and customer feedback.

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, statutory regulations, audits, and certifications.

4. Cost Optimization

• Monitor production costs and control wastage of raw materials, utilities, and manpower.

• Identify opportunities to reduce cost per unit through process improvement and waste reduction.

5. Team Management & Development

• Lead and manage production supervisors, line managers, and floor staff.

• Define roles, set individual KPIs, monitor performance, and provide developmental feedback.

• Ensure effective training programs for skill development and safety practices.

6. Safety, Health & Environment

• Ensure adherence to all safety norms and regulations across the production floor.

• Promote a culture of safety and conduct periodic audits and drills.

• Ensure environmental compliance in waste disposal and energy usage.

7. Reporting & Reviews

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production reports with key metrics.

• Participate in management reviews and provide insights into production performance.

• Propose improvement plans based on data trends and performance gaps.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Degree in Mechanical/Textile/Industrial Engineering or related discipline. Postgraduate qualification preferred.

• Experience: 12–15 years in production/manufacturing roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• Industry Preference: Elastic/Narrow Fabric, Textile, Garments, or Process Manufacturing.

Key Skills

• Strong command of production planning and execution • Leadership and team-building abilities

• Proficiency in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and TPM

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset

• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

• Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance

About the company:

Our client is a start-up organization founded in 2014 by experienced professionals and is now in its 22nd year of serving global customers after merging with 4Cplus. They specialise in Management Consulting, Technology Services, and Business Transformation Outsourcing, committed to providing their customers with exceptional experiences.

Location: Mumbai, Pune

About the role:

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions within the SAP landscape.
• Lead and actively participate in at least 4 end-to-end implementation projects and provide expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide support for multiple SAP projects, ensuring the highest level of system availability and performance.
• Install, configure, and upgrade SAP systems, including SAP NetWeaver, SAP S/4HANA, and related components.
• Utilize your in-depth knowledge of operating systems (Windows, Linux, Unix) and system architecture to optimize system performance and stability.
• Work with ticketing systems to manage and prioritize support requests, ensuring timely resolution and effective communication.
• Organize SAP Basis tasks and coordinate closely with customers and other teams within the organization.
• Manage SAP databases, including MS-SQL, Oracle, DB2, Sybase, and Hana, ensuring data integrity and efficient performance.
• Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to maintain optimal system performance.
• Implement security measures, user authentication, and authorization protocols to ensure data integrity and system security.
• Execute regular system backups, disaster recovery planning, and testing to ensure data integrity and business continuity.
• Collaborate with functional teams to support system configuration, enhancements, and customizations to meet business requirements.
• Maintain documentation related to system architecture, configurations, and standard operating procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in SAP technology to provide innovative solutions and recommendations.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Years of Experience: 4 – 6 in SAP BASIS
• Should have hands-on working experience in at least 1 end to end implementation project, 2 support projects, 1 upgrade and 1 migration project
• Should have experience of client-facing roles
• Should have excellent communication skills

Should have experience of working on the following:

• SAP System Installation and Configuration (L1/L2)
• SAP System Support Packages Upgrades and Patching (L1/L2)
• SAP System Performance Tuning (L1/L2)
• SAP Transport Management (L1/L2)
• SAP Backup and Recovery (L1/L2)
• SAP User Administration (L1/L2)
• SAP Kernel Upgrades (L1/L2)
• Database Administration (e.g., Oracle, SAP HANA) (L1/L2)
• SAP Solution Manager (L1/L2)
• AWS / Azure / GCP Cloud Basis Skills (L1/L2)
• Troubleshooting SAP System Issues (L1/L2)
• Documentation and Reporting (L1/L2)
• SAP HANA Administration (L1/L2)
• Knowledge of SAP Basis Best Practices (L1/L2)
• Scripting and Automation (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) (L1/L2)
• Operating system (L1/L2)
• Communication and Collaboration Skills (L1/L2)

• Managing a team of representatives offering customer support.
• Overseeing the customer service process.
• Should be able to resolve queries over the calls or have experience in Outbound or Inbound process.
• Good to have experience in Service/Product Support.

1. Address and resolve applications issues, provide updates and perform root cause analysis.
2. Plan, execute and implement applications and configuration change procedures.
3. Supervise all alerts related to application and system procedures and provide services proactively.
4. Maintain good professional relationships with counterparts of development, Platformsupportand channel partners
5. Gain and maintain expertise in flow of application process and systems related to domain
6. Flexibility - responsibilities may require occasional evening and weekend work.
7. Coordinate across teams and resolve all complex application and system issues ranging in complexity (Low to Critical).
8. Coordinate with departments and QA departments and administer code migrations in various environments and production outputs.
9. Manage all production systems and recommend ways to optimize performance and provide solution to problems and prepare reports for all problems.
10. Follow standards and best practices bring operational efficiencies, stability and availability of the system.
11. Comprehend various metrics on operational dashboards and reports and take corrective actions
12. Manage all development system and recommend ways to optimize performance and provide solutions to problems and prepare reports for all problems.
13. Assisting with systems integration
14. Issue management and problem management - ensuring comprehensive database of queries and resolutions is kept up to date

The Real fit  candidate for this position

 is an energetic, self-motivated individual focused on solving customer problems. He shall be a responsive team player who can proactively contribute to building technical strategies for operations, applications and systems by promoting an understanding of the technology and business roadmap. He /she is someone who thrives in a fun, fast-paced, dynamic, startup-like environment with following key skills

1. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
2. Listening ability and patience
3. Critical thinking, complex problem solve and Troubleshoot
4. Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation, and
5. Able to work independently or as part of a team.
6. Ability to explain complex ideas to those with limited IT and systems knowledge.
7. Demonstrate ability to independently learn technologies and process through continuous learning.
8. Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team including flexibility tosupportmultiple locations when necessary.

Rules & Responsibilities:

Skills :

• Familiarity with the http://asp.net/">ASP.NET framework, SQL Server and design.
• Hands on experience using C# .NET, MVC, Oops Concept, Jquery, Bootstrap.
• Knowledge of  .NET languages 
• Familiarity with architecture styles/APIs (REST, RPC)
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills
• Knowledge of REST and RPC APIs
• Angular will be an advantage
• Able to work well in a team setting

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Senior Backend Engineer (Platform) Full Time Bangalore (Potentially Remote)

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and develop core systems that will be power teams to build services and apps
• Ensure and constantly improve reliability, scalability, security and performance of core apis and infrastructure
• Be proactive in technical decision making and a sound influence in technical discussions
• Work with the product teams to help shape product direction by communicating limitations and possibilities
• Adopt and advocate best practices and guidelines in architecture, code conventions, development practice

Who we are looking for:

• 5+ years of experience building web services in Python/Go/Java, preferably in Python with excellent debugging and analytical skills
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, computer science fundamentals - data structures, algorithms and operating systems
• Proven experience in building, deploying and maintaining highly scalable RESTful web services
• Excellent written and oral communication ability in both technical and non tech. aspects
• Good understanding of benchmarking and performance monitoring - concurrency, multi-threading, logging, database optimisations
• Decent knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and familiarity with shipping code quickly and reliably.

What we offer:

• Ownership of the platform core with a clear roadmap.
• A small cool meritocratic team that's driven by passion.
• An inspiring culture that balances creative exploration & heads down execution.
• Cash compensation upto 20L and negotiable stock in a gold mine.