Engineering Manager

Job Title: Engineering ManagerLocation: Delhi 5 Day Work From officeExperience 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 DevOps 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 FastAPI .Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases.Hands-on experience in Docker and on-premise deployment of enterprise products.Familiarity with PostgreSQL and NoSQL 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.