Engineering Manager

Job Title: Software Development Manager (SaaS)

Organization Name: NEC Corporation of India Ltd.

Base Location: Bangalore

Role summary: We are seeking an accomplished Software Development Manager with proven expertise in building secure, scalable, cloud‑native systems. The ideal candidate brings strong hands‑on Java and microservices experience, complemented by frontend knowledge, Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, and test automation. The role involves leading cross‑functional teams across geographies with deep SaaS/PaaS/IaaS platform experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of cutting‑edge, cloud‑native biometric applications.
• Drive best practices in compliance, security, cost optimization, and cloud service tradeoffs.
• Collaborate with product owners to refine requirements for clarity, consistency, and testability.
• Contribute hands‑on to backend development in Java — design, coding, testing, CI/CD, and deployment.
• Define and enforce technology standards, coding practices, automation, and security coverage.
• Provide architectural and design guidance, implement core frameworks, and conduct code reviews.
• Mentor and support team members through career growth, performance management, and blocker resolution.
• Lead Agile ceremonies, track progress, and ensure transparent communication with stakeholders.
• Coordinate seamlessly between offshore (India) and onsite (US) teams for aligned delivery.
• Architect solutions leveraging cloud computing, distributed systems, microservices, security, and automation.
• Ensure delivery predictability, team productivity, sprint discipline, and proactive risk management.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science engineering, or equivalent.

• Relevant experience- 9+ years of software engineering experience across all phases of SDLC.

• Minimum 3+ years leading and managing development teams using Agile methodologies.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Java and Java based microservices (mandatory).

• Experience with messaging/streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS/SNS).

• Familiarity with security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, encryption, identity management).

• Proficiency in RESTful API design, GraphQL, and service integration patterns.

• Proven experience in Azure and/ or AWS development and deployment, including microservice architecture. - Relevant experience- 3+ yrs

• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)- 3+ Yrs (Terraform/ CloudFormation/ ARM templates).

• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes, ECS, AKS).

• Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

• Experience building secure, scalable software systems (UI, APIs, data persistence layers).

• Strong expertise in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, backlog grooming).

• Experience collaborating effectively with distributed/offshore teams, including US based stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Frontend/UI development experience with React/ Angular/ TypeScript/ NodeJS.
• Exposure to modern software security practices and compliance standards.
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability strategies in enterprise systems.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms (SaaS- preferred /PaaS/IaaS).- Good to have exposure on SaaS cloud platform
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and integration with cloud‑native services.
• Ability to evaluate and implement AI‑powered solutions.
• Familiarity with LLM integration, prompt engineering & cloud‑based AI services.

Specialization Description

Responsible for testing the functionality and performance of software applications or systems software. Develops and executes test plans and scripts designed to detect problems in software applications and systems software. Ensures software applications or systems software meets technical and functional requirements. Performs work flow analysis, documents test results and recommends quality improvements. Works with development to resolve software defects and diagnose/improve product configuration for current and future modules.

Level Description

Experienced level professional that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision. Works to achieve operational targets within the job area with a direct impact on function / sub-function results. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex. May influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Headquartered in Japan, NEC is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies. With over 123 years of expertise in providing solutions for empowering people, businesses, and society, NEC stands tall as a champion in enabling change and transformation across the globe. Present in India since 1950, NEC has been instrumental in burgeoning India’s digitization journey continually for the past 70 years.

NEC India has proved its commitment to orchestrating a bright future through its diverse businesses from Telecommunications to Public Safety, Logistics, Transportation, Retail, Finance, Unified Communication and IT platforms, serving across the public and private sectors. NEC India, through the deployment of cutting-edge technology, has been powering India in seminal ways, making lives easier, safer, and more productive for all.

With its Centre of Excellence for verticals like Analytics platform solutions, Big Data, Biometrics, Mobile and Retail, NEC India brings to the table, innovative, seamless solutions for India and across the world.

NEC India is headquartered in New Delhi and has its offices panned across the country. It has branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Noida and Surat.

Specialties:

IT & Networking Solutions, Unified Communication Solutions, Safety and Security Solutions, Integrated Retail Solutions, Data Centre Solutions, Safe and Smart City Solutions, Transportation Solutions, SDN Solutions, Carrier Telecom Solutions, and Solutions for Society.

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