Engineering Manager - Backup & Recovery

What you will be doing:

Technical oversight & execution:

- Oversee the architecture and development of BMRs core platform (ZFS-based storage, backup orchestration, recovery automation).

- Define and execute the technical roadmap for next-gen BCDR capabilities, including AI-driven insights, smart retention, and hybrid cloud recovery.

- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver enterprise-grade reliability and seamless user experiences.

Team & project leadership:

- Lead and coordinate multiple engineering teams (Java, Python, C++, and frontend) to ensure timely, high-quality releases.

- Collaborate with the Director of Engineering and Product Owner to align on goals, priorities, and technical direction.

- Oversee the complete product lifecycle from architecture and planning to QA, deployment, and maintenance.

- Drive collaboration across backend, frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure efficient communication and delivery.

Core technologies you'll work with:

- Server OS: Debian 12

- Programming languages: Java, Python, C++, ReactJS

- Storage layer: ZFS

- Virtualization targets: Hyper-V, VMware

- Backup targets: Windows endpoints

- Architecture: Multi-service backend with a web-based management console

Process & collaboration:

- Engineering & Delivery Management: Direct multi-disciplinary engineering teams (15+ engineers) delivering high-performance backup and restore software.

- Agile Execution & Tooling: Drive sprint planning, backlog grooming, and team velocity using JIRA; foster an Agile/Scrum environment to ensure predictable, high-quality deliverables.

- DevOps & Development Environment: Utilize Docker to streamline local development setups and maintain environment consistency across developer workstations. Partner with DevOps teams to oversee build, test, and release strategies.

- Quality & Test Automation: Collaborate with QA leadership to define robust testing strategies, incorporating modern automated testing concepts to increase continuous test coverage.

- Security & System Reliability: Embed application security best practices into the SDLC, focusing on secure data handling, encryption, and system hardening.

What we expect from you:

Experience & technical expertise:

- 10 to 15 years of software development experience, including 4 - 6 years in technical or engineering management roles.

- Proven track record of leading multiple teams and technical leads, managing 20+ engineers.

- Strong proficiency in Java, Python, C++, and web-based architectures.

- Hands-on understanding of Linux environments (Debian preferred), file systems, and storage technologies (ZFS preferred).

- Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to align technical execution with business goals.

Good to have:

- Experience managing distributed systems or backup/recovery platforms.

- Familiarity with RESTful API design, service orchestration, and hybrid cloud/on-prem integrations.

- Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing automation, and DevOps practices.

- Ability to evaluate, adopt, and integrate emerging technologies into production systems.

- Passion for mentorship, technical leadership, and nurturing engineering talent.

- Knowledge of virtualization platforms (such as VMware and Hyper-V) and disaster recovery systems will be an added advantage.

Skills

Engineering Management, Java, Python, C++, Linux, React.js