Engineering manager

Job Title: Engineering Manager Location: Delhi 5 Day Work From office Experience Required: 12+ years (including 4+ years in engineering leadership) Employment Type: Full-timeCompany Description – Innefu Labs ( in 2010, Innefu Labs is a cutting-edge AI-driven R&D organization focused on delivering advanced Data Analytics and Information Security solutions. With innovation at its core, the company was established with a mission to drive high-end R&D that results in globally competitive products and contributes to national economic growth.With over 100+ successful deployments across the Indian Subcontinent, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, Innefu has emerged as a de facto leader in AI for National and Cyber Security. Our proprietary product suite serves a diverse clientele, including Defense & Intelligence agencies, Law Enforcement, Financial Intelligence Units, BFSI, and several Fortune 500 companies.Trusted by some of the most sensitive and mission-critical organizations, we bring unparalleled expertise in handling secure and large-scale installations. Our core philosophy revolves around building state-of-the-art, problem-solving products backed by exceptional customer support to ensure 100% client satisfaction.Job DescriptionWe are seeking a proactive and experienced Engineering Manager to lead and scale our dynamic engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of high-performance, AI/ML-powered Data Analytics solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & MentorshipLead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team.Drive performance management including quarterly appraisals.Manage resource planning, hiring, and team structure.(Good to have) Experience leading Data Engineering teams, including ETL pipeline development.Agile & Delivery ManagementFacilitate Agile ceremonies: daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.Plan and manage sprints, monitor velocity, and track delivery metrics.Ensure alignment with the product roadmap and timely feature delivery.Balance task allocation and team workloads effectively.Hands-On Technical OversightBe hands-on when required in Python-based projects and microservices.Enforce coding standards and modern development practices.Review code and ensure delivery of maintainable, high-quality software.Troubleshoot and resolve performance, scalability, and deployment issues.Architecture & DeploymentOwn solution architecture with a focus on scalability, security, and performance.Oversee containerization and deployment processes, including Docker-based on-premise deployments.Collaborate with Dev Ops to ensure smooth CI/CD and version control practices.Cross-functional CollaborationWork closely with Product Managers, Business Stakeholders, and QA teams.Lead discussions on bugs, technical challenges, and product improvements.Required Skills & Qualifications12+ years of software development experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role.Strong Python development experience, especially in scalable, production-grade systems.Proficient in Python-based frameworks such as Django, Flask, and Fast API.Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases.Hands-on experience in Docker and on-premise deployment of enterprise products.Familiarity with Postgre SQL and No SQL databases.Good understanding of data engineering pipelines, ETL processes, and related tools (good to have).Strong background in Agile methodologies, sprint planning, and delivery oversight.Experience with version control systems like Git and CI/CD tools.Solid grasp of scalable architecture, high availability, and system performance optimization.Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.