Location
Delhi | India
Job description
About the Job:
Title: Engineering Manager
Experience: 6-8+ years
Compulsory Tech Stack: 6-8 yrs of experience in developing backend applications using Node, Golang, Python
Additional skills: MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, ReactJS, Unity
Opportunity Type: Fulltime; On-site/Work from Office
Location: Delhi NCR
Budget: 40LPA
**Note: This opportunity is with one of Pesto's hiring partners**
Our client wants to build the world's leading brand for developing 21st Century skills among families with kids. Their mission is to help kids become lifelong, confident, and happy learners. They believe it is more important NOW than ever before for kids to be equipped with both fundamental academic skills (Literacy & Numeracy) & non-academic skills. These skills are important for them to be well prepared for their adult life to achieve confidence, happiness & contentment while helping to advance the human race.
- Their core product is an SDK which helps us embed learning content in great games. We offer parents a subscription service that allows them to access all the games and learning content. Currently, we have 70+ games available across on Apple and Google Play Store.
- We are a rapidly growing scale-up with a very ambitious and impacƞul mission, backed by leading VC's, Angel investors and the Danish Growth fund.
- We respect work-life balance and have flexible working hours. We do not believe in micro-management but instead believe in creating an environment to help you learn and shine. We love people who have something to say, and we listen.
- With us, you will get a chance to dive in our suite of learning products that are being used by millions of users around the world.
Qualifications:
- 5-8 yrs of experience in developing backend applications using AWS, Golang, Python, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, ReactJS, Unity
- Proven experience as a technology leader in the gaming or related industry.
- Strong expertise in execution, must have worked in a role of product developer, product manager in leadership positions.
- Must have led a team of 10+ in the past.
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing cross-functional teams. Exceptional architectural and design skills, with a focus on scalability and security.
- Prior experience with data analysis, data lakes, and utilizing insights for strategic decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passion for education, gaming, and creating impacƞul experiences for children.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Engineering manager will manage the 10+ software engineers and managers in the Product department to create the most memorable playful experiences for kids through our products. This position will be responsible for product strategy and design, process engineering and testing and product lifecycle. This role will continue to transform and drive engineering, innovation, process optimization and operational excellence for the growth and success of the business.
Architecture and Engineering:
- Leverage your expertise in AWS, Golang, Python, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis, ReactJS, Unity, and REST APIs/gRPC to guide architectural decisions.
- Create high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documents, outlining system components and interactions.
- Ensure scalability, performance, and security of technical solutions.
- Make sure the cost of the solution is in control.
Technical Leadership:
- Define and execute the company's technical strategy in alignment with business goals.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to the engineering and product teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of gaming & edtech innovation.
Product Vision and Strategy:
- Collaborate closely with the product team to define and refine the company's product vision and roadmap.
- Lead the development of new product concepts, features, and enhancements that cater to the educational gaming market.
- Drive the execution of the product roadmap, ensuring timely and successful delivery of high quality solutions.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage cross-functional teams, including engineering, data, and product.
- Provide strategic direction, set performance expectations, and inspire team members to achieve their best.
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and innovation.
Data and Analytics:
- Lead the data team in designing and maintaining a robust data lake and analysis infrastructure.
- Drive data-driven decision-making processes, enabling the company to make informed business choices.
- Oversee data analysis efforts to extract actionable insights from user interactions and gameplay.
Product Delivery and Quality:
- Manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment.
- Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
- Implement best practices for testing, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and customer support, to ensure alignment of product and engineering efforts.
- Engage with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to explore collaborative opportunities.
What we are looking for in you as a colleague
- Ability to collaborate and meet deadlines
- Self-driven, responsible, and curious to learn
- Passionate
- Attention to detail
What can they offer you as a professional
- Work with great people: We are an international team of highly skilled and motivated people with a deep passion and ambitious drive for what we are building. You will learn from the best in various functions.
- Disrupt: We disrupt learning and how children will learn in the future by using the latest technology. With our global ambitions, we aim to make a big positive impact on the way children learn now and in the future.
At Pesto Tech:
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Our Mission:
At Pesto Tech, our mission is to nurture excellence in software development and cultivate a community of highly skilled developers. We're dedicated to empowering individuals to reach their full potential and thrive in the ever-evolving tech industry.
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