Porter | Senior Engineering Manager | bangalore

3 days ago


bangalore, India Porter Full time

Porter: Creating Impactful Journeys

At Porter, we're not just passionate about improving productivity; we're on a vision to Moving a billion dreams one delivery at a time. We empower businesses, both large and small, to optimize their operations and unleash unprecedented growth in their core functions. Join us in pioneering the future of last-mile logistics, one that's poised to disrupt the industry and redefine the way we think about transportation.

Why Porter?

  • Industry Leadership: As the fastest-growing leader in last-mile logistics, we have a pan-India and International presence with operations spanning multiple cities. With a fleet size exceeding 750k driver partners and 15 million customers. Porter is at the forefront of this dynamic and rapidly expanding sector.
  • Cutting-Edge Technology: Our industry-best technology platform has garnered over $150 million in investments from renowned backers, including Sequoia Capital, Kae Capital, Mahindra Group, LGT Aspada, Tiger Global, and Vitruvian Partners. We leverage technology to drive efficiency, innovation, and unparalleled service.
  • Ambitious: We're not just solving problems; we're addressing a massive challenge and going after a market with a valuation surpassing $50 billion USD. Our ambition extends beyond last-mile delivery; we aim to disrupt all facets of logistics, including warehousing and LTL transportation.
  • Thriving Community: Join a community of passionate individuals who are committed to doing the best work of their lives. At Porter, we value the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and embracing challenges head-on.

Be a Part of Something Extraordinary:

If you're ready to make an impact, be at the forefront of innovation, and embrace the challenges and opportunities of a fast-paced work environment, Porter is the place for you. We're not just building a brand; we're creating a household name in transportation. Join us and be part of the revolution – where every day is an opportunity to redefine what's possible.

If you are ready to make a significant impact and shape the future of Porter, apply now and be part of our exciting journey


Role Summary: The Senior Engineering Manager will lead the engineering lifecycle for a diverse portfolio of software products from inception to execution. This leadership role involves close collaboration with business, product stakeholders, and engineering teams to ensure product goals are clearly defined and achieved efficiently.


Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Product and Engineering Leadership: Engage with key stakeholders to define and align on product visions and roadmaps.
  • Translate complex product goals into executable roadmaps and sprint cycles.
  • Lead the strategic planning and high-level system design, ensuring adherence to scalable and secure architectural practices.
  • Engineering Excellence: Advocate and implement advanced design frameworks such as Domain Driven Design, Clean Architecture, and Layered Architecture to enhance system robustness.
  • Drive comprehensive test strategies, including unit, integration, and blackbox testing, in collaboration with the Quality Assurance team.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of system performance, setting and enforcing rigorous Service Level Objectives (SLOs).
  • Project and Team Management: Effectively manage project timelines and resources, ensuring smooth execution and timely delivery of projects.
  • Resolve project impediments swiftly using technical expertise and strategic problem-solving.
  • Lead and develop a cross-functional team, fostering an environment of growth and continuous learning.
  • Collaborate with the recruitment team to strategically grow the team in alignment with project needs and organizational goals.
  • Maintenance: Establish and monitor Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure high availability and performance of all systems.
  • Regularly evaluate system performance and implement optimization strategies to ensure efficient operation and resource usage.
  • Lead efforts in technical redesign, remodeling, and refactoring of existing systems to improve scalability and sustainability.
  • Adaptability and Consensus Building: Navigate and thrive in ambiguous environments, demonstrating flexibility and agility to adjust strategies and execution plans as business dynamics evolve.
  • Skilled at fostering consensus among diverse stakeholder groups, aligning varied perspectives and strategies to cohesively address emerging opportunities.


Skills Required:

  • Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with web application frameworks such as Ktor, Ruby on Rails, Java Play.
  • Proficiency in programming languages including Kotlin, Java, Ruby.
  • In-depth knowledge of datastores such as PostgreSQL, Aerospike, Redis, DynamoDB, Amazon Redshift.
  • Skilled in communication protocols like HTTP, Kafka, Amazon SQS, Sidekiq, Amazon SNS.
  • Mastery in server management tools including Amazon ECS, Docker.
  • Leadership and Management: Demonstrated ability to manage and inspire a team of technical professionals.
  • Strong project management skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working closely with multiple stakeholders to drive business and product alignment.


Qualifications:

  • 10-14 years of software engineering experience with a significant portion in a management role leading technical teams.
  • Exposure to consumer-facing products and backend engineering.
  • A history of successful team management, project execution, and stakeholder engagement.



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