Engineering Manager

Engineering Manager

AI governance eng - Staff Aug Project
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About
Kanerika

Who
we are:

Kanerika
Inc. is a premier global software products and services firm that specializes
in providing innovative solutions and services for data-driven enterprises. Our
focus is to empower businesses to achieve their digital transformation goals
and maximize their business impact through the effective use of data and
AI. We leverage cutting-edge
technologies in data analytics, data governance, AI-ML, GenAI/ LLM and industry
best practices to deliver custom solutions that help organizations optimize
their operations, enhance customer experiences, and drive growth.

Awards
and Recognitions

Kanerika
has won several awards over the years, including:

1. CMMI Level 3 Appraised in 2024.

2. Best Place to Work 2022 & 2023 by Great Place
to Work®.

3. Top 10 Most Recommended RPA Start-Ups in 2022 by
RPA Today.

4. NASSCOM Emerge 50 Award in 2014.

5. Frost & Sullivan India 2021 Technology
Innovation Award for its Kompass composable solution architecture.

6. Recognized for ISO 27701, 27001, SOC2, and GDPR
compliances.

7. Featured as Top Data Analytics Services Provider
by GoodFirms.

Working
for us

Kanerika
is rated 4.6/5 on Glassdoor, for many good reasons. We truly value our
employees' growth, well-being, and diversity, and people’s experiences bear
this out. At Kanerika, we offer a host of enticing benefits that create an
environment where you can thrive both personally and professionally. From our
inclusive hiring practices and mandatory training on creating a safe work
environment to our flexible working hours and generous parental leave, we
prioritize the well-being and success of our employees. Our commitment to
professional development is evident through our mentorship programs, job
training initiatives, and support for professional certifications.
Additionally, our company-sponsored outings and various time-off benefits
ensure a healthy work-life balance. Join us at Kanerika and become part of a
vibrant and diverse community where your talents are recognized, your growth is
nurtured, and your contributions make a real impact. See the benefits section
below for the perks you’ll get while working for Kanerika.

Locations

We
are located in Austin (USA), Singapore, Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad
(India).

Job
Location: Hyderabad, Indore and Ahmedabad.

Role:

As
an Engineering Manager , you will provide delivery governance across
multiple engineering pods building an enterprise-grade SaaS platform in the
data privacy, data governance and AI governance space. You will own delivery
outcomes, team health, staffing and continuity, and act as the main point of
contact for client and Kanerika leadership on delivery, risk and reporting. The
role needs strong technical credibility combined with people management and
engineering operations discipline.

Key
Responsibilities:

· Own
delivery governance across multiple pods: sprint commitments, release plans,
milestones and quality outcomes.

· Manage
staffing, onboarding, knowledge transfer, continuity planning and timely
replacements so teams stay fully productive.

· Track
and manage risks, dependencies and issues across pods, and drive escalations to
closure with client and internal stakeholders.

· Define,
track and report engineering metrics (velocity, predictability, defect leakage,
cycle time, test coverage) and drive improvement actions.

· Prepare
regular status reports and steering-committee updates for client and Kanerika
leadership.

· Support
timesheet management, effort tracking and invoicing reconciliation.

· Partner
with Tech Leads and the AI Architect on technical direction, capacity planning
and engineering best practices.

· Coach
and mentor Tech Leads and engineers, and drive performance management, career
growth and team engagement.

· Ensure
adherence to SDLC, security, compliance, CI/CD and definition-of-done standards
across pods.

What
You’ll Bring:

· Bachelor’s
or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or
equivalent experience.

· 8+
years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years as an
Engineering Manager or Delivery Manager.

· Proven
experience managing multiple agile teams (20+ engineers) on enterprise software
or SaaS engagements.

· Technical
background in Java, Python or full-stack development, enough to engage credibly
in architecture and design discussions.

Mandatory
Skills:

· Strong
expertise in Agile/Scrum delivery at scale, including multi-team planning,
dependency management and release governance.

· Experience
with staffing, resource planning, onboarding and people management.

· Hands-on
experience defining and reporting engineering KPIs and delivery metrics.

· Working
knowledge of Java/Spring Boot, Python, Angular, microservices and AWS/Azure
cloud.

· Understanding
of CI/CD, DevOps, test automation and quality engineering practices.

· Experience
with Jira, Confluence and delivery reporting tools such as Excel or Power BI.

· Familiarity
with Time & Material engagements, timesheets and invoicing processes.

· Excellent
stakeholder management, communication and escalation-handling skills.

Good
to Have:

· Experience
delivering AI/ML, GenAI or data platform programs.

· Domain
exposure to data privacy, governance, security or compliance products.

· Certifications
such as PMP, CSM, SAFe or PMI-ACP.

Why
join us?

· Build
enterprise-grade products in data privacy and AI governance that are used by
organizations worldwide.

· Work
hands-on with modern technologies across GenAI, agentic AI, cloud (AWS and
Azure) and full-stack engineering.

· Learn
from experienced architects and engineering leaders through mentorship, design
reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.

· Grow
your career with twice-yearly appraisals, certification support and a
promote-from-within culture.

· Competitive
compensation and comprehensive benefits as a full-time Kanerika employee.

· Be
part of an award-winning, CMMI Level 3 appraised data and AI company.

Employee Benefits:

1.
Culture:

i. Open
Door Policy: Encourages open communication and accessibility to management.

ii. Open
Office Floor Plan: Fosters a collaborative and interactive work environment.

iii. Flexible
Working Hours: Allows employees to have flexibility in their work schedules.

iv. Employee
Referral Bonus: Rewards employees for referring qualified candidates.

v. Appraisal
Process Twice a Year: Provides regular performance evaluations and feedback.

2.
Inclusivity and Diversity:

i. Hiring
practices that promote diversity: Ensures a diverse and inclusive workforce.

ii. Mandatory
POSH training: Promotes a safe and respectful work environment.

3.
Health Insurance and Wellness Benefits:

i. GMC
and Term Insurance: Offers medical coverage and financial protection.

ii. Health
Insurance: Provides coverage for medical expenses.

iii. Disability
Insurance: Offers financial support in case of disability.

4.
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits:

i. Company-sponsored
family events: Creates opportunities for employees and their families to bond.

ii. Generous
Parental Leave: Allows parents to take time off after the birth or adoption of
a child.

iii. Family
Medical Leave: Offers leave for employees to take care of family members'
medical needs.

5.
Perks and Time-Off Benefits:

i. Company-sponsored
outings: Organizes recreational activities for employees.

ii. Gratuity:
Provides a monetary benefit as a token of appreciation.

iii. Provident
Fund: Helps employees save for retirement.

iv. Generous
PTO: Offers more than the industry standard for paid time off.

v. Paid
sick days: Allows employees to take paid time off when they are unwell.

vi. Paid
holidays: Gives employees paid time off for designated holidays.

vii. Bereavement
Leave: Provides time off for employees to grieve the loss of a loved one.

6.
Professional Development Benefits:

i. L&D
with FLEX- Enterprise Learning Repository: Provides access to a learning
repository for professional development.

ii. Mentorship
Program: Offers guidance and support from experienced professionals.

iii. Job
Training: Provides training to enhance job-related skills.

iv. Professional
Certification Reimbursements: Assists employees in obtaining professional certifications.

v. Promote
from Within: Encourages internal growth and advancement opportunities.