Senior Engineering Manager
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
CaratLane, India’s first omnichannel jewellery brand was founded in 2008, by Mithun Sacheti, with a simple but courageous objective – to make beautiful jewellery accessible, affordable and forever wearable. With a strategic investment from Tiitan Company Limited and an eventual 100% acquisition and under the leadership of our co-founders Avnish Anand and Gurukeerthi Gurunathan, CaratLane aims to work towards a common mission – to offer customers beautiful jewelry and a distinctive shopping experience that fits today’s values and lifestyles.
We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager with a strong background in software development, product development, and software configuration management (SCM). The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading and managing teams that deliver high-quality software products.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of software engineers, focusing on product development, innovation, and SCM development.
Drive the technical roadmap and architecture for our products and SCM solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and quality assurance, to deliver impactful and high-quality software products and SCM solutions.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices, and drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies within the team.
Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
12+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven track record of successfully leading and managing product development teams.
Strong technical background, with expertise in software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
Experience in SCM development is an added advantage.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Familiarity with cloud technologies and microservices architecture.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for technology, product development, and SCM.
Location: Chennai [ Work from Office]