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About M&G India We are M&G India, the strategic innovation and digital hub for M&G. Established in 2003, we have offices in Mumbai and Pune. Our teams work closely with colleagues across the Group worldwide to drive transformation, build digital capability, and support sustainable growth. By leveraging technology, AI, automation, and process excellence, we bring new ways of thinking to improve outcomes for both customers and colleagues. Grounded in a vibrant culture with strong foundations, we are central to how M&G is transforming as a business. About M&G Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. Key Qualifications: Inspire the teams to deliver exceptional performance by helping them to connect the purpose of their work, beyond the impact to the bottom lineLead by example in demonstrating the organization's values and principlesSupport direct reports to make effective decisions, collaborate across silos, speak up and take personal accountabilityEncourage Investment Platform team to solve business problems creatively and collaboratively and question the status quoBe curious and insightful about customers needs and support Investment Platform team to adapt to the changing environmentSimplify complexity and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities Defines the technology roadmap for the portfolio or portfolios in line with the organisational objectivesBeing aware of the technology budget for the portfolio and be accountable for the operational costs of the platform including AzureEnsures implementation of best practices in software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing across squadsDrive tech initatives including modernisation, and cost optimisation through a community of Lead EngineersContinuously assess and improve engineering processes to enhance efficiency and productivityIdentify potential risks in projects and operations, and develop mitigation strategiesEnsure compliance with security and regulatory requirementsEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of engineering initiativesRegularly report on the performance and progress of engineering activitiesProvide guidance and mentorship to the engineering squadsBe a role model and lead by example in demonstrating the organization's values and principlesStay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on the organizationDeliver business prioritised changesDemonstrate a solid understanding of the technology, and domain knowledgeOversee the quality of engineering of the squadsEnsuring any solutions being designed within the squad meet M&G standardsFostering strong relationships with the other key stakeholders - outcome delivery managers, engineering lead, enterprise architecture, technology partners, SRE, and other platformsPlaying an active role in engineering community for learning and sharingAssist with end-to-end solutions and see it through until it reaches the end customer. Leads tech improvements within the squadProvide technical guidance and mentorship to the squad membersBuild and maintain strong relationships with all members of the teamContribute actively in the Lead Engineering Team and lead initiatives within the squadPartnering with and assisting the Investment Plaforms change and run teams to deliver their objectivesWork across multiple disciplines across the Investment Platform and opportunities to connect and improve working practicesConsistently identify improvement opportunities within the team and implements processes, ways of working or facilitate training to address improvement opportunitiesWorks within established frameworks and procedures, with the freedom to interpret them to solve a range of problemsBuild and maintain strong relationships with all key stakeholders in the Front Office, Sustainability focused teams, Transformation & Innovation or the engineering community Key Stakeholder Management Internal M&G Investments External N/A Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Educational Qualification KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (KEY): Advanced software engineering skills paired with expertise in some of the following programming languages: C#, Java, Python, Javascript, HTML/CSS or equivalent Strong understanding of DevOps principles and experience in building CI/CD pipelinesStrong experience working with data on Azure including Azure Data Lake, ADLA .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.