Software Engineering Manager - Java Full stack

Key Responsibilities 

Engineering Leadership & Team Management 

• Lead and manage a team of full stack engineers (Java, front-end, and integration developers) 

• Foster a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement 

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and career development for team members 

• Conduct performance reviews, goal setting, and talent development planning 

Delivery Management & Execution 

• Own end-to-end delivery of engineering solutions from design through production deployment 

• Manage sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and release timelines 

• Ensure delivery within scope, time, and quality expectations 

• Identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and blockers 

Architecture & Technical Oversight 

• Provide hands-on technical leadership in:  

• Java (Spring Boot) microservices 

• RESTful APIs and distributed systems 

• Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or similar) 

• Guide architectural decisions aligned with enterprise standards and best practices 

• Drive adoption of scalable, cloud-native, and event-driven architectures 

Integration & Platform Ecosystem 

• Oversee integrations with enterprise systems including:  

• CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) 

• Event streaming (Kafka) 

• Legacy and cloud platforms 

• Ensure data consistency, reliability, and performance across interconnected systems 

DevOps & Engineering Excellence 

• Drive CI/CD adoption and release automation using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and related platforms 

• Establish best practices for:  

• Code quality and peer reviews 

• Automated testing and coverage 

• Secure coding standards 

• Improve engineering productivity, efficiency, and developer experience 

Production Support & Reliability 

• Ensure high availability, performance, and resilience of applications 

• Establish support models for L2/L3 incident management 

• Lead root cause analysis and implement preventative measures 

• Drive observability practices (monitoring, logging, alerting) 

Security, Risk & Compliance 

• Ensure applications meet enterprise security and regulatory requirements 

• Partner with risk, compliance, and security teams to address control requirements 

• Enforce secure coding practices and data protection standards 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Partner with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions 

• Align engineering delivery with strategic business priorities 

• Facilitate communication across distributed teams and stakeholders 

Continuous Improvement & Innovation 

• Drive modernization initiatives (monolith to microservices, cloud migration) 

• Identify opportunities to reduce technical debt and improve system performance 

• Encourage adoption of emerging technologies (AI-assisted development, automation tools) 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) 

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with strong Java full stack background 

• 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams 

• Strong expertise in:  

• Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs 

• Microservices architecture 

• Front-end frameworks (React, Angular, or equivalent) 

• Experience with:  

• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools 

• SQL and/or NoSQL databases 

• Enterprise system integrations 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with:  

• Kafka or event-driven architectures 

• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) 

• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) 

• Familiarity with CRM ecosystems (e.g., Salesforce) 

• Experience in financial services or regulated environments 

• Exposure to distributed systems design and domain-driven design 

Key Skills 

• Engineering Leadership & Team Development 

• Java / Spring Boot & Microservices 

• Full Stack Development (UI + API) 

• System Integration & APIs 

• DevOps & CI/CD 

• Cloud & Distributed Systems 

• Problem Solving & Decision Making 

Success Criteria 

• Delivers high-quality, scalable solutions aligned to enterprise architecture 

• Builds and retains strong engineering talent 

• Improves delivery predictability and operational reliability 

• Drives modernization and reduces technical debt 

• Aligns engineering execution with business and compliance priorities