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Engineering Team Lead (ETL) The Job in short We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead high-performing, cross-functional development teams. This role combines technical expertise, delivery excellence, and people leadership to ensure teams build robust, scalable software aligned with business objectives. As an AI-native leader, you will be pivotal in driving AI adoption across our Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and product strategy, ensuring our engineering practices remain modern, efficient, and future-ready. Meet the job Key Responsibilities People & Performance Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary Agile teams (typically 6-8 engineers per team). Create an inclusive, engaging environment with a strong engineering culture. Drive performance and talent development through clear feedback, coaching, and formal reviews. Oversee local/global hiring and onboarding to build teams with balanced technical competencies and seniority. Address underperformance swiftly and constructively. Engineering Excellence Champion high-quality software delivery through modern engineering practices (CI/CD, test automation, observability, quality gates). Provide localised technical leadership ensuring guild guidelines are effectively implemented. Act as the technical leader guiding your team's output and direction. Lead teams to achieve production-readiness and robust release management practices. Process & Delivery Ensure teams have the optimal processes, workflows, and tooling for success. Deliver commitments on time, enabling fast feedback loops with stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement in delivery capabilities, operating models, and tooling. Promote visibility and transparency through effective project tracking and communication. Product & Value Focus Collaborate with Product Managers and Domain Architects to translate business requirements into technical outcomes. Motivate teams to deliver high-value work that balances immediate needs with long-term strategic goals. Champion customer-centricity through data-driven insights, feedback loops, and usability. AI-Native Mindset Proactively explore, experiment with, and apply AI tools and agentic frameworks (e.g., code generation, test automation, developer productivity). Encourage AI adoption within engineering workflows and product capabilities. Partner with AI/ML SMEs to embed AI into value delivery across our SDLC. How about you BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in people management. Proven experience with Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, and quality-focused development. Track record of building and scaling teams, processes, and product impact. Experience leading mobile and backend development teams is essential. Highly likely you have been a Principal or Staff Engineer prior to transitioning into an Engineering Manager role. Experience with identity management systems or related domains is desirable. Exposure to banking, payments, or SaaS is advantageous. Enthusiasm for leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovation. .
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.