Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (On-site / Hybrid)

Experience Level: 10 – 13 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Rol

eWe are seeking a seasoned Technical Project Manage r with strong hands-on roots in Python developmen t and proven leadership experience in driving complex software engineering projects. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical architecture and strategic delivery, leading cross-functional engineering teams to build scalable, high-performance applications using Agile/Scrum methodologies

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Key Responsibiliti

es1. Technical Direction & Architecture Oversig

- ht Evaluate technical designs, code architecture, and engineering choices in Pyth on ecosystems to ensure scalability, security, and performanc
- e. Conduct high-level technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural alignment with senior developers and technical architect
- s. Troubleshoot complex technical bottlenecks alongside developers when require

d.2. Team Management & Leadersh

- ip Direct line management of 10–20 software engineers, QA analysts, and technical lead
- s. Mentor and upskill team members, foster a culture of technical excellence, and conduct performance evaluation
- s. Manage resource allocation, capacity planning, and workload distribution across concurrent stream

s.3. Agile Project Delivery & Executi

- on Drive end-to-end delivery using Scrum / Agile methodologi es—facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, sprint reviews, and retrospective
- s. Manage project timelines, scope, dependencies, and risks using tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure Dev Op
- s. Translate business requirements from product management into clear technical epics, user stories,



and acceptance criteri

a.4. Stakeholder Management & Communicati

- on Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams, product managers, executive leadership, and external client
- s. Provide transparent status reporting, risk mitigation plans, and delivery metrics (e.g., team velocity, burn-down charts

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Key Qualificati

ons Technical Requireme

- nts10–13 ye ars of overall software industry experience, with at least 3–5 ye ars in a dedicated Technical Project Manager or Engineering Lead ro
- le. Strong background in Python developm ent (e.g., Django, Flask, FastAPI, or Python for Data/Backend service
- s). Sound understanding of relational/NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and CI/CD pipelin
- es. Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization concepts (Docker, Kubernetes) is a strong pl

us. Management & Methodol

- ogy Proven track record of managing technical teams and driving sprint execution end-to-e
- nd. Deep knowledge of Agile/Scrum princip les and software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practic
- es. Expertise in project management tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello, or MS Projec
- t). Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with strong problem-solving capabiliti

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Preferred Certifications (Optional / P

- lus)Certified Scrum Master ( CSM) or Protected Agi list certificat
- ion.PMP (Project Management Professio nal) certificat

ion.
What We

- Offer Competitive salary and performance incent
- ives. Clear career progression paths into Senior Engineering Management or Director-level r
- oles. Collaborative engineering culture with access to the latest tools and trai

ning.

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