Job Description

Our Culture: We cultivate a culture of innovation, inclusion for all employees and respect their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We thrive on the diversity of our talent in all forms and see it as a strength in building high performance teams across brands. As we rewrite commerce in India, change is the only constant in our day to day lives. Location : Bangalore, Mumbai Job Overview : As an Engineering Manager at TATA Digital, you will independently lead a high-performing software development team, owning cross-functional software systems and critical technology products. You will set the strategic direction for your team, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals, and drive innovation in customer-facing solutions. This role emphasizes high-quality software delivery, technical excellence, and leadership development. Roles Responsibilities: Team Leadership : o Lead and manage a software development team, with potential oversight of employees in multiple locations. o Define and execute the team s vision, tenets, and roadmap to influence broader organizational outcomes. o Ensure team actions and decisions align with core leadership principles. Strategic Decision-Making : o Represent your team s work autonomously with minimal guidance. o Lead strategic discussions, set priorities, and balance customer, technical, and business needs. o Employ the "working backward" methodology to clarify requirements and ensure delivery of customer-centric solutions. Technical Leadership : o Demonstrate deep understanding of owned systems, including architectural decisions and system limitations. o Simplify and optimize project delivery while mitigating risks and ambiguity. o Collaborate with senior technical leaders to review complex designs for sustainability and scalability. Operational Excellence : o Establish audit mechanisms and metrics to monitor team performance and operational health. o Reduce inefficiencies, improve operational health, and ensure compliance with organizational policies. o Maintain sustainable on-call rotations and ensure root cause resolution. Talent Development : o Foster growth and independence within your team. o Allocate resources strategically and adjust team structures as priorities evolve. o Provide opportunities for senior engineers to grow into leadership roles. Qualifications : Proven experience in managing software development teams and delivering scalable systems. Deep technical knowledge of system architecture and software development best practices. Strong decision-making abilities, with experience in balancing customer, business, and technical needs. Demonstrated experience in driving operational excellence and maintaining healthy team dynamics. Passion for fostering a culture of quality, ownership, and innovation.