Engineering Manager

About the role At ChainThat, we are seeking a results-driven Engineering Manager to lead and scale our Product engineering team. The candidate should have significant experience working on SaaS platforms, possess a strong technical background, well-versed in Agile methodologies and have a proven ability to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This role will also oversee and optimise the product release cycle, ensuring timely and seamless product deliveries. The role reports to Head of Platform Engineering. If you are driven to achieve, have a growth mindset and a passion for working with some of the hottest technology out there, then we would love to hear from you. We have ambitious plans and multiple openings, and we want to get you on the team as soon as we can – so we have an accelerated recruitment process and a remote onboarding route ready for you. Get in touch today! Who are we? At ChainThat, we create enterprise-grade insurance technology platforms designed to help insurance organisations unlock their full potential. With a presence in the UK, US, and India, we combine industry insights and advanced technology to develop innovative solutions that are faster, more connected, and streamlined. Our platforms go beyond standard offerings, enabling insurers, reinsurers, MGAs, and brokers to achieve genuine agility and seamless connectivity across their ecosystems. Driven by our core purpose and commitment to excellence, we empower our clients to activate agility and embrace the future of insurance. Job Location

• Gurugram / Noida / Bangalore

Job Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers to deliver high-performing, scalable, and reliable software solutions.
• Collaborate with Engineering Managers to ensure timely execution of the product roadmap and alignment with business/ customer objectives.
• Partner with Implementation Managers to ensure smooth integration of the platform into client environments and alignment with customer needs.
• Own and manage the product release cycle, ensuring all features, fixes, and updates are delivered on time and with high quality.
• Implement and optimize Agile processes and frameworks to improve team efficiency and collaboration.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering and Implementation Managers, Architects and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and deliverables.
• Develop and enforce release management best practices, including version control, testing, and deployment strategies.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance and participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and problem-solving.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and accountability.
• Proactively identify and address technical debt, scalability challenges, and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding processes to build a world-class engineering team.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience with at least 2 years in an engineering management role.
• Proven experience working on SaaS platforms, with a deep understanding of cloud-based architecture and services.
• Expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and experience driving Agile transformations.
• Strong experience in release management, including planning, coordination, and execution of product releases.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Product and Implementation Managers.
• Solid technical foundation in software development, with experience in one or more of the following: Java, Python, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Experience in scaling SaaS platforms or enterprise-grade applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in the Insurtech or Fintech domain.
• Knowledge of policy administration systems or insurance industry workflows.
• Certification in Agile practices (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe Agile Certification).

Our promise to you At ChainThat, you’ll join a team of experts passionate about reshaping the insurance landscape. Our inclusive, supportive, and dynamic work environment encourages collaboration and values diverse perspectives. We are proud to champion innovation, foster professional growth, and make a meaningful impact on the global insurance market. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite you to be part of our journey to transform the industry through cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking solutions. Together, let’s activate agility and build the future of insurance.