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 modern, 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 rapid 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 w

📌 Engineering Team Lead (Hyderabad)
🏢 Backbase
📍 Hyderabad