Engineering Manager - Technical

Sastaticket

Sastaticket

Software Engineering, IT, Other Engineering
Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh, Pakistan
Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Engineering Manager – Technical

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Engineering Manager with strong technical expertise and leadership experience to lead our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Python (Django), Have some hands-on experience on Go and Rust is a bonus, and be comfortable working across a variety of technologies and platforms. You will drive the engineering team to deliver high-quality, scalable, and innovative solutions while fostering a culture of growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing a team of engineers, overseeing development processes, and ensuring the timely delivery of projects. While technical skills are essential, the role requires a focus on leadership, mentoring, and strategic planning.

Leadership & Team Management:

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Set clear performance expectations and provide regular feedback, helping team members grow in their careers.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical requirements and project timelines.

Technical Ownership:

  • Oversee the architecture, design, and development of high-performance, scalable, and secure software systems.
  • Provide hands-on technical guidance when needed, with expertise in Python (Django) (Go, and Rust will be a bonus).
  • Encourage best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and deployment.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define the engineering roadmap and deliver solutions aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and QA teams to ensure systems meet quality and reliability standards.

Project Management:

  • Manage multiple verticals simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery, within scope and budget.
  • Use agile methodologies to drive sprints and lead the team through prioritization and backlog management.

Strategic Growth & Innovation:

  • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and technologies, and proactively recommend ways to innovate and improve the team’s workflow and codebase.
  • Contribute to the long-term vision and strategy for the engineering organization.

Technical Expertise:

  • 7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with proficiency in Python (Django) and/or similar technologies.
  • Experience in full-stack development, microservices architecture, and API design.
  • Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc.).
  • Ability to work across different programming languages and frameworks; a language-agnostic mindset is essential.

Leadership & Management:

  • Proven experience in leading and managing engineering teams with a focus on people development and performance management.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to balance technical and business priorities.
  • Problem-Solving & Innovation:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for building high-quality software solutions.
  • An eye for identifying bottlenecks and improving processes and technical workflows.

Communication:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of collaborating with technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience with cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, serverless architectures).
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices (infrastructure as code, automated monitoring, etc.).
  • Experience working in agile environments and driving sprint-based workflows.
  • Exposure to data pipelines, distributed systems, and real-time services.

We Offer:

  • Market Competitive Salary
  • Medical coverage for Self & Dependents
  • Company Stocks Sharing Plans
  • Gratuity
  • Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge tech stack and innovative product.
  • Career growth opportunities within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Support for ongoing learning, training, and professional development.

We offer for

  • Employment TypeFull Time
  • Contract TypePermanent
  • Hours per week40
  • CityKarachi (On-site)
  • ProvinceSindh
  • CountryPakistan