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Engineering Manager

Weekday, Inc.

Engineering Manager

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In-Office

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND

Senior level

In-Office

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND

Senior level

Lead and mentor software engineers, manage Agile sprint planning and delivery, review technical designs and architecture, remove blockers, improve engineering quality and processes, and coordinate with Product, Operations, and Leadership. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management while balancing technical leadership with people and project management.

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This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 3500000 - Rs 5500000 (ie INR 35 - 55 LPA)

Min Experience: 7+ years
Location: Chennai
JobType: full-time

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Lead/Manager to oversee day-to-day engineering operations, drive project

delivery, and help build a high-performing engineering team.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.

• Manage sprint planning, execution, and delivery timelines.

• Coordinate with Product, Operations, and Leadership teams to ensure successful project execution.

• Review technical designs, code, and architecture decisions.

• Identify and remove delivery blockers.

• Improve engineering processes, quality, and operational efficiency.

• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance management.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.

• 1+ years of engineering leadership or team management experience.

• Strong understanding of software development, system design, and cloud technologies.

• Experience managing Agile/Scrum teams.• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to balance technical leadership with people and project management.

Nice to Have

• Experience in SaaS, AI/ML, or data-driven products.

• Familiarity with Python, cloud platforms, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Must-have skills

Backend, Distributed Systems, System Design

Good-to-have skills

SaaS, Python, Web Services

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