The Job in short
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing, cross-functional development teams. This role combines technical expertise, delivery excellence, and people leadership to ensure teams build robust, scalable software aligned with business objectives.
As an AI-native leader, you will be pivotal in driving AI adoption across our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and product strategy, ensuring our engineering practices remain up-to-date, efficient, and future-ready.
Meet the job
Key Responsibilities
People & Performance
● Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary Agile teams (typically 6–8 engineers per team).
● Create an inclusive, engaging environment with a strong engineering culture.
● Drive performance and talent development through clear feedback, coaching, and formal reviews.
● Oversee local/global hiring and onboarding to build teams with balanced technical competencies and seniority.
● Address underperformance swiftly and constructively.
Engineering Excellence




● Champion high-quality software delivery through modern engineering practices (CI/CD, test automation, observability, quality gates).
● Provide localised technical leadership ensuring guild guidelines are effectively implemented.
● Act as the technical leader guiding your team’s output and direction.
Lead teams to achieve production-readiness and robust release management practices.
Process & Delivery
● Ensure teams have the optimal processes, workflows, and tooling for success.
● Deliver commitments on time, enabling fast feedback loops with stakeholders.
● Drive continuous improvement in delivery capabilities, operating models, and tooling.
● Promote visibility and transparency through effective project tracking and communication.
Product & Value Focus
● Collaborate with Product Managers and Domain Architects to translate business requirements into technical outcomes.
● Motivate teams to deliver high-value work that balances immediate needs with lon

📌 Engineering Team Lead (Hyderabad)
🏢 Backbase
📍 Hyderabad