Engineering Manager – Java
Location: Hyderabad (5 days WFO)
Experience: 12–18 years
Reporting To: Director / VP – Engineering
Company: HighRadius Technologies
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly experienced
Engineering Manager with deep expertise in
Java-based enterprise systems and a proven track record of
leading high-performing engineering teams. This role requires a strong hands-on technical foundation combined with people leadership, architectural ownership, and delivery excellence in a
B2B SaaS product environment.
You will be responsible for building scalable, high-quality systems, mentoring engineers, driving engineering best practices, and partnering closely with Product, QA, and Architecture teams to deliver business-critical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Provide technical direction and hands-on guidance in Java, Core Java, OOP, and enterprise design patterns
- Design, review, and evolve scalable microservices-based architectures
- Drive best practices in data structures, algorithms, multithreading, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Lead architectural and design reviews; ensure adherence to coding standards and system reliability
- Ensure high availability, scalability, security, and performance of backend systems
Engineering Execution
- Own end-to-end delivery of features—from design to production rollout
- Conduct deep, high-quality code reviews and enforce clean code principles
- Partner with DevOps teams on CI/CD, release readiness, and production stability
- Drive defect prevention, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
People & Team Management
- Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 5–10 engineers (Senior Engineers, Leads)
- Set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and create development plans
- Foster a strong engineering culture focused on ownership, accountability, and excellence
- Actively participate in hiring, onboarding, and building long-term team capability
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Collaborate with QA, Architecture, Security, and Support teams for seamless execution
- Provide accurate delivery estimates, manage risks, and communicate status effectively to leadership
Required Skills & Experience
Must-Have Technical Skills
- 12+ years of strong hands-on experience in Java development
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- Core Java, OOP, Data Structures & Algorithms
- Spring, Spring MVC, Hibernate / JPA
- Multithreading, concurrency, memory management
- Microservices architecture and REST APIs
- Strong experience in code reviews, refactoring, and design optimization
- Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Experience working on large-scale, enterprise SaaS platforms
Leadership & Management
- 3–6+ years of experience in engineering people management
- Proven ability to lead teams of 5–10 engineers
- Experience driving delivery in fast-paced, product-focused environments
- Strong decision-making, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Good to Have
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS / Azure)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Prior experience in FinTech, B2B SaaS, or enterprise platforms
- Knowledge of system observability, monitoring, and production support
