This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

**Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 10-20 LPA)

**Min Experience: 3 years

Location: Bengaluru

JobType: full-time

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Engineering Manager with strong expertise in Python to lead a dynamic team of engineers. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical leadership and people management, and is passionate about building scalable, high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.
Drive the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable applications using Python and related frameworks.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
Ensure best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, performance optimization, and security.
Participate in architectural decisions and contribute to long-term technology strategy and roadmap planning.
Manage project timelines, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality releases.
Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and establish engineering standards across the team.
Identify and resolve technical bottlenecks, ensuring system reliability and scalability.
Hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

3–7 years of professional experience in software development, with strong proficiency in Python.
Prior experience in a technical leadership or mentoring role (formal or informal).
Solid understanding of backend frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
Strong knowledge of databases (SQL/NoSQL), data modeling, and performance tuning.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make sound technical decisions.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Good to Have:

Experience in managing small to mid-sized engineering teams.
Exposure to data engineering, machine learning pipelines, or analytics systems.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools.