AWS Data Engineer Manager

Looking for AWS Data Engineer Manager

Loc : Hyderabad

Role Overview

Seeking a dynamic Engineering Manager , 14+ years experience , to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams. This role sits at the intersection of technology, people leadership, customer obsession, and business development. The ideal candidate brings solid technical foundations, exceptional people management capabilities, outstanding communication skills, and a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time. You will serve as a bridge between engineering teams and customers, identify opportunities to expand scope, and drive delivery with the discipline of a seasoned Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities

People Leadership & Team Management

· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 6–15 software engineers across varying experience levels.

· Foster a high-trust, high-accountability team culture aligned

· Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development conversations.

· Drive hiring, onboarding, and talent planning to build a resilient engineering organization.

· Navigate team conflicts, resolve blockers, and maintain a healthy and inclusive work environment.

Technical Oversight

· Maintain sufficient technical depth to credibly review system designs, architecture decisions, and engineering trade-offs.

· Partner with Principal Engineers and Tech Leads to guide technical direction without micromanaging implementation.

· Promote engineering excellence through code quality standards, review practices, and operational best practices.

· Stay current with relevant technologies to provide informed guidance — technical depth is valued but not the primary driver of this role.

Customer Engagement & Communication

· Serve as a primary point of contact for customer interactions related to ongoing and new requirements.

· Lead customer-facing discussions, requirement-gathering sessions, and project status briefings.

· Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise language for non-technical stakeholders.

· Build and maintain strong customer relationships, proactively anticipating customer needs.

Project & Program Delivery

· Own end-to-end delivery of engineering projects — from scoping and planning to execution and launch.

· Define milestones, manage dependencies, track progress, and communicate status to senior leadership.

· Apply PM disciplines: risk management, resource allocation, scope control, and delivery retrospectives.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Operations, and Business teams to align on priorities.

Business Development & Opportunity Identification

· Proactively identify opportunities to expand customer requirements and grow program scope.

· Partner with Business Development and Account teams to propose technical solutions that add customer value.

· Contribute to account growth strategies and participate in customer proposals and presentations.

· Track industry trends and customer signals to surface new service opportunities.

Self-Organisation & Operational Efficiency

· Model strong personal organisation — managing competing priorities with clarity and minimal supervision.

· Structure team workflows, rituals, and tooling to optimise delivery velocity and reduce waste.

· Establish and improve engineering processes, escalation paths, and reporting cadences.

Qualifications

Required

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).

· Experience: 5+ years in software engineering with at least 2 years in an engineering management or tech lead role.

· People Management: Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and retain diverse engineering talent.

· Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication; comfortable presenting to senior leaders and external customers.

· Project Delivery: Hands-on experience driving end-to-end software delivery with PM-level rigour.

· Customer Facing: Experience engaging directly with customers to gather requirements and present solutions.

Preferred

· Experience at a large-scale cloud or technology organisation (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or comparable).

· Familiarity with agile/scrum methodologies and modern engineering delivery frameworks.

· Background in business development or account management activities within an engineering context.

· AWS Certifications (Solutions…