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Job Description: Engineering Manager – Platform & Architecture location -Chennai Experience- 10 to 15 yearsRole Overview We are looking for an Engineering Manager with strong architecture skills to lead the design and development of an AI-powered platform (ZeTA – Zero Touch Automation). This role requires a blend of hands-on technical depth, system architecture ownership, and people leadership.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical & Architecture LeadershipOwn the end-to-end architecture of a scalable, secure, and cloud-native platform Design and review system components including: Backend services (APIs, microservices) AI/LLM integration and RAG-based pipelines Data storage, search, and indexingEnsure architectural alignment with performance, scalability, security, and governance requirements Drive technical decisions, trade-offs, and long-term platform roadmapEngineering ManagementLead and mentor a team of backend, AI, and platform engineers Drive best practices in: Code quality Design reviews CI/CD Testing and observability Collaborate closely with Product, QA, and DevOps teams Ensure predictable delivery with high engineering standardsDelivery & Execution Translate product requirements into technical designs and execution plans Balance speed vs quality in delivery Identify and mitigate technical risks early Support release planning and production readiness Required Skills & Experience Core Requirements10+ years of software engineering experience 3+ years in an engineering manager / technical lead role Strong experience in system and application architecture Hands-on experience with: Backend development (Java / Python / Node.js – any one strong) REST APIs and microservices Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) Strong understanding of: Distributed systems Scalability and performance Security and access controlAI / Platform Experience (Preferred) Experience integrating AI / LLM-based systems Familiarity with: Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Vector databases / search Prompt engineering and model orchestration Experience building developer platforms or internal tools is a plusNice-to-Have Experience in QA / Automation / DevOps platforms Exposure to CI/CD tools and Git-based workflows Prior experience in enterprise or SaaS platformsLeadership & Soft Skills Strong architectural thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Proven experience mentoring senior engineers Ownership mindset with a bias for action