About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager with strong technical expertise in Python and up-to-date backend technologies. The ideal candidate should be able to lead and mentor a team of engineers, drive high-quality deliverables, and collaborate closely with product, design, and other cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and mentor a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

- Drive the architecture, design, and development of backend services primarily using Python frameworks (Django / FastAPI / Flask).

- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical roadmaps.

- Ensure best practices in coding standards, testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.

- Manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables efficiently.

- Conduct regular code reviews, technical discussions, and 1:1 mentoring sessions.

- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team.

- Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.





Technical Skills Required

- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI.

- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture, and Cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure).

- Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and ORMs.

- Familiarity with frontend technologies (React / Angular) is an added advantage.

- Proficient in Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and container orchestration tools (Kubernetes preferred).

- Knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

- Proven experience in leading high-performing engineering teams.

- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team management.

- Passion for mentoring and growing technical talent.

Education

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

📌 Engineering Lead - Python (India)
🏢 Innoventes Technologies
📍 India