Senior Manager, Engineering

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

• Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade Java and Python microservices at scale.
• Own end-to-end delivery: planning execution quality reliability and operational excellence.
• Drive cloud-native architectures using Azure (or equivalent) with a focus on scalability security and cost optimization.
• Ensure strong SDLC discipline CI/CD automation and production readiness.

Identity & Security

• Lead development and integration of IDM / CIAM solutions (authentication authorization SSO OAuth/OIDC RBAC).
• Partner with Security teams to embed secure-by-design principles compliance and vulnerability management.
• Champion application security best practices across SAST DAST SCA and secrets management.

GenAI & Innovation

• Identify and drive practical GenAI use cases across platforms (e.g. developer productivity intelligent workflows data insights).
• Guide teams in integrating LLMs APIs and AI services responsibly with attention to governance privacy and cost controls.
• Balance innovation with enterprise standards and operational maturity.

People & Talent Leadership

• Hire coach and develop senior/mid/Jr engineers.
• Set clear goals expectations and career paths; conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of ownership accountability and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product Architecture Security Platform and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps.
• Translate business needs into technical strategy and execution plans.
• Communicate progress risks and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 years of software engineering experience with 5 years in engineering management.
• Strong hands-on background in Java and/or Python enterprise services and microservices architectures.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable).
• Solid understanding of IDM / IAM / CIAM concepts and implementations.
• Experience leading teams building high-availability secure distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs on time with high quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating or building GenAI-powered solutions in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures APIs and service mesh patterns.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps observability and SRE practices.
• Experience managing large globally distributed teams.
• Cloud or security certifications (Azure AWS CISSP etc.).

Additional Information :

Additional information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range: 114800.00 - 157800.00 -

Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidates experience qualifications skills and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment comprehensive health insurance industry-leading parental leave life insurance education support and more.

US Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical Rx dental and vision).
• Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions).
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions.
• Disability insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays.
• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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Employment Type :

Full-time