We are a global leader in digital solutions for the automotive industry. With technology centers in Bangalore and creative studios in USA and Europe, we develop advanced platforms including Automotive Digital Retail Platforms, CRM Solutions, Web & SaaS Platforms, Interactive Media & Virtual Reality Solutions. Our technology powers thousands of automotive dealerships globally.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a highly technical Engineering Manager with deep expertise in .NET technologies who will lead a team of engineers while actively contributing to system architecture, design, and coding.

This role requires a strong engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building scalable SaaS platforms, mentoring engineers, and writing production-quality code.

You will play a key role in architecting high-performance systems, improving engineering practices, and building robust enterprise applications used globally.

Key Responsibilities:

Hands-On Engineering Leadership

- Lead a team of engineers while actively contributing to coding and system design

- Architect and develop scalable enterprise applications using .NET Core

- Define technical architecture and engineering standards for the platform

- Review and improve system design, performance, scalability, and reliability

Software Development & Architecture:

- Design and build high-performance APIs and microservices

- Drive best practices in clean code, design patterns, and software architecture

- Implement scalable systems capable of supporting large-scale global usage

- Improve system performance, observability, and maintainability

Engineering Excellence:

- Conduct rigorous code reviews and architectural reviews

- Establish strong engineering practices including CI/CD, testing, and code quality

- Mentor and develop engineers through technical coaching and guidance

- Collaborate with product and architecture teams to deliver robust solutions

Team Leadership:

- Lead and mentor a team of developers

- Participate in hiring and building high-quality engineering teams

- Promote a strong engineering culture focused on quality, innovation, and ownership

Technical Skills Required:

Strong hands-on experience with:

- Strong knowledge of C# / .NET (Full Framework)

- .NET Core / .NET (8)

- ASP.NET / ASP.NET Core

- Entity Framework / Entity Framework Core

- Proficiency in React, HTML, and CSS for use within ASP.NET MVC.

- Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, including query optimization and performance tuning.

- Strong experience in REST Services and API design principles.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering practical solutions.

- Experience in designing and implementing task scheduling, batching, and background worker processing.

- Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration.

- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

- Experience in leading and mentoring development teams.

- Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, contributing to overall team success.

- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Educational Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical discipline, or equivalent experience/training.

- 15 - 20 years of professional experience in software development with .NET technologies.

- 3+ years of experience in an Engineering Manager role, with direct involvement in team leadership and mentoring.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who is:

A deep technologist who still enjoys coding

Strong in system design and architecture