About Us Diligent is the AI leader in governance risk and compliance GRC SaaS solutions helping more than 1 million users and 700 000 board members to clarify risk and elevate governance The Diligent One Platform gives practitioners the C-Suite and the board a consolidated view of their entire GRC practice so they can more effectively manage risk build greater resilience and make better decisions faster At Diligent we re building the future with people who think boldly and move fast Whether you re designing systems that leverage large language models or part of a team reimaging workflows with AI you ll help us unlock entirely new ways of working and thinking Curiosity is in our DNA we look for individuals willing to ask the big questions and experiment fearlessly - those who embrace change not as a challenge but as an opportunity The future belongs to those who keep learning and we are building it together At Diligent you re not just building the future - you re an agent of positive change joining a global community on a mission to make an impact Learn more at diligent com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook Senior Engineering Manager Diligent Corporation Bengaluru India About Us Diligent is the global leader in Governance Risk and Compliance GRC SaaS serving 1M users across 25 000 organizations Our solutions empower leaders and board members with a unified view of audit risk security ethics and compliance enabling smarter decisions in an increasingly complex world At Diligent you become an agent of positive change You ll join a global team of passionate creative people building the software company of the future one that is sustainable equitable and impactful Learn more at diligent com Position Overview As a Senior Engineering Manager you will lead backend frontend QA and technical leads responsible for building scalable resilient and high-performance services for our Third Party Management Platform You will own engineering execution from architecture to delivery while fostering a high-performance culture rooted in technical excellence innovation and an AI-first mindset Your expertise across MERN React Node NET PHP components AWS Azure SQL NoSQL datastores microservices and AI Agentic AI will directly influence the technical strategy of our SaaS platform This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complex distributed systems collaborates deeply with Product and Design and knows how to scale teams systems and engineering practices Key Responsibilities Leadership Strategy Define engineering roadmaps communicate priorities clearly and align execution with business objectives Provide strong technical leadership across multiple teams setting the bar for code quality architecture and delivery Identify systemic challenges and propose actionable solutions that improve reliability scale and developer productivity Influence engineering culture encourage innovation and build a climate of ownership and accountability Mentor engineers and technical leads guiding career growth skills and performance Engineering Excellence Drive design and delivery of scalable secure high-performance microservices and cloud-native applications Lead modernization of UI and backend systems to ensure maintainability performance and excellent user experience Conduct code reviews enforce best practices and uplift engineering maturity across teams Champion AI-first development integrating AI LLMs Agentic AI into the platform and accelerating developer velocity using tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor Architecture Technology Provide architectural oversight for MERN React Node systems with familiarity in NET or PHP components Own system design for distributed event-driven and serverless architectures Optimize backend performance scalability and reliability across SQL NoSQL systems Lead cloud adoption and architecture using AWS and or Azure leveraging Infrastructure as Code IAC Ensure best-in-class standards for system security identity compliance observability and automated testing Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Product Design DevOps Cloud and Security teams to deliver end-to-end solutions Ensure seamless deployment monitoring and production support for mission-critical services What You Need to Succeed Experience Expertise 15-20 years of software engineering experience including 4 years in engineering leadership roles Deep experience with MERN React Node and ability to work with NET or PHP components Proven ability to architect systems using LLMs Agentic AI RAG frameworks and AI-driven design patterns Strong background in AWS and or Azure cloud platforms including cloud migration strategies Hands-on expertise with relational NoSQL databases MySQL MSSQL PostgreSQL NoSQL Experience designing and scaling microservices architectures in high-growth SaaS environments Familiarity with IaC AWS CDK Terraform and CI CD pipelines Solid knowledge of application security observability monitoring and automation Excellent problem-solving ability and strong stakeholder communication skills What Diligent Offers A culture of creativity innovation and continuous improvement Flexible work environment competitive leave and periodic meeting-free days Global presence with offices in New York DC London Vancouver Budapest Bengaluru Sydney and more A strong commitment to diversity equity and inclusion supported by Employee Resource Groups and education programs A mission-driven company that created the modern governance movement and is committed to building a more sustainable and equitable world What Diligent Offers You Creativity is ingrained in our culture We are innovative collaborators by nature We thrive in exploring how things can be differently both in our internal processes and to help our clients We care about our people Diligent offers a flexible work environment global days of service comprehensive health benefits meeting free days generous time off policy and wellness programs to name a few We have teams all over the world We may be headquartered in New York City but we have office hubs in Washington D C Vancouver London Galway Budapest Munich Bengaluru Singapore and Sydney Diversity is important to us Growing maintaining and promoting a diverse team is a top priority for us We foster and encourage diversity through our Employee Resource Groups and provide access to resources and education to support the education of our team facilitate dialogue and foster understanding Diligent created the modern governance movement Our world-changing idea is to empower leaders with the technology insights and connections they need to drive greater impact and accountability - to lead with purpose Our employees are passionate smart and creative people who not only want to help build the software company of the future but who want to make the world a more sustainable equitable and better place Headquartered in New York Diligent has offices in Washington D C London Galway Budapest Vancouver Bengaluru Munich Singapore and Sydney To foster strong collaboration and connection this role will follow a hybrid work model If you are within a commuting distance to one of our Diligent office locations you will be expected to work onsite at least 50 of the time We believe that in-person engagement helps drive innovation teamwork and a strong sense of community We are a drug free workplace Diligent is proud to be an equal opportunity employer We do not discriminate based on race color religious creed sex national origin ancestry citizenship status pregnancy childbirth physical disability mental disability age military status protected veteran status marital status registered domestic partner or civil union status gender including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression medical condition including but not limited to cancer related or HIV AIDS related genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements See also Diligent s EEO Policy and Know Your Rights We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at recruitment diligent com To all recruitment agencies Diligent does not accept unsolicited agency resumes Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias Diligent employees or any other organization location Diligent is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes