Engineering Manager

Job Description

We're seeking a Head of Engineering to lead software design, drive system robustness, and ensure timely delivery of scalable solutions—all aligned with business goals. This role blends technical leadership with project execution, guiding complex initiatives while optimizing team performance.

If you're an experienced engineering leader with a deep background in Java, API development, and modern architecture practices—and you're passionate about driving technology transformation and developing high-performing teams—apply to join us and help shape the future of our engineering success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technology modernization and transformation initiatives, evolving legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
• Break down complex projects into manageable tasks, upholding high standards in software design, especially for .Net-based backends and API-driven services.
• Define project scopes and influence product and engineering direction with a strong focus on modern backend architecture and MACH principles.
• Optimize performance, code quality, and system uptime; enhance visibility through key engineering metrics.
• Champion new Ways of Working (WoW) across engineering teams to foster agility, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering execution with business priorities and resolve organizational challenges.
• Mentor engineers and drive knowledge-sharing on MACH architecture, cloud platforms, and service-oriented patterns.
• Recruit top engineering talent and promote the company's tech brand through open-source contributions, tech talks, and community engagement.

Leadership:

• Set a clear vision aligned with business and product strategy, driving technical direction through transformational leadership.
• Build and scale high-performance teams with a culture rooted in trust, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Recognize and reward excellence; support growth and career development through mentoring and coaching in a collaborative, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Java/.Net/Python programming and scalable backend development.
• API-first design, REST/GraphQL services, and third-party integrations.
• Strong experience with MACH architecture: Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless systems.
• Proven success in technology modernization and transformation projects.
• Agile Development and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Continuous Integration/Deployment, Cloud Platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps culture.
• Secure Web Development, AI/Machine Learning, and Microservices/SOA.
• Change Management, Technology Governance, and Engineering Metrics.

Additional Information

At Entain India, we offer a strong package and the support people need to make an impact. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• Safe home pickup and home drop.
• A regular bonus and a great pension.
• 24 days of annual leave.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• INR 3,000 per month Communication allowance.
• Up to INR 16,000 per year in Crèche expenses (children under 3).

Diversity and equal opportunities:

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they belong.

We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates, and respects individual differences. Whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here and the space to do your best work.