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9series Inc

Engineering Manager

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9series Inc

Ahmedabad Full-Time 4–8 yrs exp Posted 1 hour ago  · Apply by Sep 14, 2026

Engineering Manager (8-12 Years)

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager who enjoys leading teams while remaining technically involved.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-quality software for global clients.

You will lead one or more engineering teams, collaborate with Product, Delivery, and Client stakeholders, and contribute to the organization's AI-first engineering culture.


About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Engineering Manager who enjoys leading teams while remaining technically involved

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-quality software for global clients.

You will lead one or more engineering teams, collaborate with Product, Delivery, and Client stakeholders, and contribute to the organization's AI-first engineering culture.


Key Responsibilities


Engineering Leadership

  • Lead and mentor engineering teams delivering client and internal products.
  • Drive engineering best practices, code quality, architecture, and technical excellence.
  • Conduct code reviews and technical design discussions.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
  • Work closely with Product Managers, Delivery Managers, and Solution Architects.


Technical Ownership

  • Participate in architecture decisions and technical planning.
  • Solve complex technical challenges and production issues.
  • Contribute hands-on to critical features whenever required.
  • Ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable software design.
  • Drive engineering standards across projects.


Team Management

  • Mentor and coach software engineers.
  • Conduct performance reviews and technical feedback sessions.
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and career development.
  • Promote a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.


Delivery Excellence

  • Manage sprint planning, estimations, and execution.
  • Collaborate with Delivery teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Monitor engineering metrics, quality, and productivity.
  • Identify delivery risks and proactively resolve them.


Required Technical Skills

We are looking for someone who remains technically strong while effectively leading teams


Required Experience

  • 8–12 years of software engineering experience.
  • 2–4 years leading engineering teams.
  • Strong experience delivering enterprise applications.


Technical Expertise

  • Python and/or TypeScript
  • React.js and Node.js
  • REST APIs and Microservices
  • SQL & NoSQL Databases
  • Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Docker & Kubernetes
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Git


AI & Modern Engineering Experience (Preferred)

Experience working with:

  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • LangGraph / CrewAI / AutoGen
  • MCP (Model Context Protocol)
  • AI Coding Tools like:
  • Claude Code
  • Cursor
  • GitHub Copilot
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI-assisted Software Development


Leadership Expectations

The ideal candidate should:

  • Lead by example.
  • Be comfortable writing production-quality code.
  • Mentor engineers through technical guidance.
  • Drive engineering best practices.
  • Foster innovation and continuous learning.
  • Build a collaborative engineering culture.


Business Collaboration

  • Work closely with clients during technical discussions.
  • Support solution design and estimations.
  • Participate in technical discovery sessions.
  • Understand delivery timelines and engineering commitments.