We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Engineering Manager to join our innovative team. As an Engineering Manager, you will play a critical role in leading our engineering efforts, focusing on high-quality software development and team management. This is a unique opportunity to be part of Maitri's growth journey, offering leadership responsibilities for the right candidate.

You will oversee a team of talented engineers, guiding them to build and enhance our innovative platform. Leveraging your experience in managing software development teams and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code, you will drive new feature development and improvements to existing features. You will be responsible for developing the career paths of the engineering resources within your team.

Responsibility: 

• Lead and manage large multi-sub-team groups of software and quality engineers (20+ members), offering strategic direction, mentorship, and comprehensive support.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of applications using Python and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Ensure the implementation of new functionalities with a focus on seamless integration and high-quality code.
• Ensure the development of career paths for the engineering resources within your team.
• Conduct and oversee thorough testing, debugging, and optimization of applications, addressing security considerations.
• Ensure the process of code reviews is followed, applying security best practices and setting coding standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to critical architectural decisions.
• Maintain effective communication with clients to understand their needs and ensure satisfaction.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, staying updated on industry trends and encouraging the team to do the same.
• Take ownership of end-to-end workflows and intricate development processes, ensuring seamless project execution.
• Assess the need for training and talent development initiatives.
• Interview new team candidates to support growth and combat attrition.

• Programming Languages: Strong background in programming languages, like Python, JavaScript, TypeScript is required.
• Frameworks: Experience with Django & Angular (version 12.1 or above) is preferred. Experience in FastAPI or React.js is a plus. 
• Client Communication: Strong skills in communicating with clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction.
• Delegation: Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members efficiently.
• Team Management: Ability to manage large multi-sub-team groups of 20+ members effectively to ensure smooth functioning of the projects.
• Debugging: Possess strong debugging skills to identify complex issues, ensuring proper identification of root cause and ability to delegate to the team for resolution and provide guidance as needed.
• Leadership: Demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead meetings, ensuring discussions are focused, productive, and result in clear, decisive actions.
• Career Development and Performance Management: Take charge of developing career paths for team members, including conducting performance appraisals to support their professional growth and development.
• DevOps: Demonstrate a strong understanding of DevOps principles, with familiarity in CI/CD frameworks and tools, to streamline development processes and ensure smooth, continuous delivery of software.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Passion for software development and leading teams.
• Passion for mentoring people and delivering quality software.
• Eagerness to contribute to a dynamic team.
• Thriving in a people-first culture of teamwork and respect.
• A pride in exceeding performance and functional standards of design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and work across technologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on software  development, and 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.