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Manager IT Engineering Applications (M2) Java Engineering Manager Location: Pune(Hybrid) Experience: 12+ Years The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Java, Microservices, and Web Services, along with proven experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex enterprise applications in an Agile environment . Responsibiliti es Lead and manage multiple engineering teams responsible for application development, enhancements, and production support.Drive the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient applications using modern engineering practices.Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for Java-based Microservices and Web Services solutions.Establish engineering standards, coding practices, and governance frameworks across teams.Partner with Product Managers, Architects, Business Leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and execution strategies.Drive Agile delivery, sprint planning, estimation, risk mitigation, and release management activities.Ensure high application availability, performance, scalability, and security compliance.Mentor engineering managers, technical leads, and software engineers to build high-performing teams.Lead resource planning, talent development, performance management, and succession planning initiatives.Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including automation, DevOps adoption, and engineering excellence programs.Provide oversight on incident management, root cause analysis, and production support activities.Manage vendor and partner relationships where applicab le. Qualificat ionsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field and a minimum of 12 years of IT experience.Minimum 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams and managing enterprise application delivery.Strong experience managing teams in an Agile and DevOps environment.Demonstrated experience leading large-scale application modernization and digital transformation initiati ves. Required S killsStrong expertise in Java (Java 17/21).Extensive experience in Microservices Architecture and distributed systems.Strong experience with Web Services (RESTful APIs and SOAP Services).Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Spring Cloud.Experience with API design, development, and integration patterns.Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles and design patterns.Experience with relational databases and NoSQL databases.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Hands-on exposure to containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes/OpenShift.Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. Preferred SkillsExperience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or event-driven architectures.Knowledge of API Gateway, Service Mesh, and Enterprise Integration patterns.Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Grafana, or AppDynamics.Exposure to healthcare or highly regulated industries.Frontend Technologies (Good to Have)Angular (v10+)React.jsTypeScriptJavaScript (ES6+)HTML5 and CSS3Experience developing and integrating frontend applications with REST APIs.Knowledge of responsive design and modern UI frame works. Leadership Compe tenciesStrong people management and stakeholder management skills.Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.Excellent communication, collaboration, and executive presentation skills.Proven track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing engineering teams.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabi lities. Preferred Qualif icationsExperience in Healthcare, Insurance, or Enterprise Digital Transformation programs.Certifications in Cloud Technologies, Agile, or Project Management are preferred.Experience leading geographically distributed teams and managing enterprise-scale engineering p rograms. .
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.