Engineering Manager

We're a technology company laser-focused on improving how people learn the language and behavioural skills they need to thrive in intercultural working environments.

Our global presence in 14 countries across three continents and a staff of 30 nationalities help us find solutions for enterprises to break down cultural barriers and unleash their international teams' full potential. 

We are looking for a Engineering Manager in Chennai at the earliest possible starting date.

What you will do here:

• Work with multiple product development teams of engineers to design, develop, and test products and components using an agile, scrum methodology.
• Highly motivated self-starter who loves ownership and responsibility while working in a collaborative and interdependent team environment.
• Responsible for creating and providing innovative solutions that meet not only functional requirements, but also performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Continue to build an effective development team, setting goals, mentor and do performance reviews of team members.
• Delivery of quality applications on time and on budget
• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Follow the software engineering best practices and audit the process and improve the standards of the practices.
• Build, Guide and Coach the Scrum Team on how to use Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products, facilitate and support all scrum events.
• Ensure security, availability, resilience, and scalability of solutions developed by the teams.
• Drive and manage the bug triage process, represent development team in project meetings to ensure efficient testing and bug fixing process, and be an effective advocate for the development group.

What we’re looking for:

• 10+ years’ experience in Open-source technology like PHP, Python.

• 5+ years’ experience with relational DBs like SQL Server or MySQL.

• Hands on Experience with Docker or Kubernetes.

• Experience in any one of the PHP frameworks like Symfony / Zend / Drupal / Magento

• Experience in working frontend frameworks like React JS / Angular JS

• Experience in RESTful services, Microservice Architecture and Serverless Architecture.

• Experience working with cloud environment like AWS / Azure.

• Experience working within an Agile/Scrum and CI/CD environment.

• Experience working with version control using GitLab / GitHub.

• Experience in the design of new systems or redesign of existing systems to meet business requirements, changing needs, or newer technology.

• 5+ years’ experience leading a team of 10 or more engineers.

• Experience or Knowledge of one or more Front-End frameworks will be a strong plus.

• Experience or Knowledge with NoSQL Database like MongoDB will be a plus.

• Experience or Knowledge with AI/Machine Learning is a plus.

• Master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline

• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellence in technical communication with peers and non-technical cohorts

• Knowledge of software engineering best practices including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. Inclusion: Wait, you don’t tick all the boxes? No problem, we still encourage you to apply. Everybody has a talent. Here’s what’s on the table:

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy the flexibility to choose a work-from-home day during the week—pick from Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Access the best-in-class medical insurance coverage for both you and your family, ensuring your well-being is a top priority.

• Annual Retreats: Experience an annual outing to a picturesque hill station or resort, providing an opportunity to relax and connect with colleagues in a refreshing environment.

• Active Lifestyle Support: Engage in regular games and sporting events throughout the year, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among our vibrant team.

• Meal Allowance: For those who come to the office, enjoy a meal allowance as an added perk to make your office days even more convenient.

• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Avail yourself of valuable learning opportunities, ensuring your professional growth.

• Comprehensive Statutory Benefits: In addition to the above, benefit from standard statutory provisions such as Gratuity and other employee benefits.

Learnship is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Therefore, we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Visit https://www.learnship.com Learnship: My Company | LinkedIn to know more