Engineering Manager

Job Description – Engineering Manager (Kapiva) About Kapiva Kapiva (Series-C funded) is on a journey of transformation — from being one of India’s leading modern Ayurvedic nutrition brands to becoming a health-tech company that leverages technology to drive better health outcomes for millions of people across India and internationally. We believe the next wave of innovation in health will be driven by AI-first solutions — from personalized recommendations and intelligent coaching, to automated platforms that scale care and wellness delivery. At Kapiva, you’ll be part of building this future. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers building scalable, intelligent, and customer-centric products across Kapiva’s E-commerce and Health Tech platforms. You will own the delivery of key initiatives end-to-end — from design to deployment — while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and AI-driven innovation. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can balance people leadership, product execution, and the integration of AI and automation into engineering and customer experiences. Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage a team of SDEs, SDETs, and DevOps engineers to deliver impactful products and features. - Drive design and development of scalable backend systems, APIs, and microservices, and ensure seamless integration with web and mobile platforms. - Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and QA to define roadmaps, priorities, and release plans. - Ensure engineering best practices across code reviews, testing, deployment, and monitoring. - Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. - Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development plans for engineers. - Drive hiring, onboarding, and capability building within the team. - Track engineering metrics (velocity, quality, reliability) to improve delivery efficiency. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on architecture, scalability, and timelines. - Stay hands-on to guide engineers through technical design discussions and reviews. Required Skills and Qualifications - 8–10 years of total experience, including 2+ years in engineering leadership or team lead roles. - Strong technical background in backend systems (Node.js, Java, or Python) and cloud-native architectures (AWS/GCP). - Proven experience designing and scaling microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems. - Solid understanding of frontend integration (React/Next.js or similar frameworks). - Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams (backend, QA, DevOps). - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to drive execution under tight timelines while maintaining quality. - B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Bonus Points - Prior experience in Ecommerce or Health Tech platforms. - Exposure to security, compliance, or performance optimization at scale. - Experience in setting up platform engineering or DevOps automation. - Ability to scale teams and systems simultaneously. - Exposure to AI-driven personalization, recommendations, or chatbot systems. What We Offer - Ownership of end-to-end delivery for products with real customer impact. - Opportunity to lead cross-functional teams across E-commerce and Health Tech verticals. - Collaborative culture with autonomy to influence tech strategy and architecture. - Competitive compensation and career growth. - Exposure to rapidly scaling systems and modern cloud technologies.