Senior Engineering Manager

About Position

This role involves leading multiple engineering teams and managers to build high‑quality enterprise software products, primarily in the database performance and observability domain. The position requires a seasoned engineering leader with deep technical expertise, strong people leadership, and the ability to collaborate across global functions.

- Role: Senior Engineering Manager - Location: All Persistent Locations - Experience: 15+ Years - Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

- Lead engineering teams to deliver enterprise‑grade software products focused on database and performance monitoring, while driving team excellence, product quality, and cross‑functional alignment. - Lead and manage engineering managers and multiple development teams. - Drive the design, development, and delivery of commercial software products in an enterprise environment. - Collaborate closely with Product Management to define roadmaps, priorities, and trade-offs. - Ensure strong engineering practices including CI/CD, automation, code review, and quality standards. - Provide technical leadership with hands-on expertise in .NET and SQL performance. - Represent engineering in customer discussions, field engagements, and executive reviews. - Promote agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and ensure successful execution throughout the SDLC. - Lead cross-functional initiatives across geographies and time zones with influence-based leadership.

Expertise You'll Bring:

- The ideal candidate brings a blend of deep technical expertise, proven leadership in enterprise product development, and the ability to manage complex engineering environments. - 15+ years of software engineering experience, including 7+ years in people management. - Experience leading managers and/or multiple engineering teams. - Successful track record of building and shipping enterprise‑grade software (on‑prem or hybrid). - Strong background in C#/.NET and modern engineering practices. - Deep expertise in relational databases, SQL tuning, indexing, blocking/deadlocks, and performance optimization. - Experience working closely with Product Management to drive roadmaps and delivery outcomes. - Ability to lead through influence and communicate effectively with senior leadership and customers. - Solid understanding of agile development and the end‑to‑end enterprise SDLC. - Nice to Have: - Experience with database performance tools, APM, or observability platforms. - Exposure to Azure/AWS and hybrid onprem + cloud environments. - Experience driving large-scale modernization or refactoring initiatives. - Contributions to technical communities (blogs, OSS, talks) in .NET, databases, or performance engineering.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package - Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications - Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies - Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards - Annual health check-ups - Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. - Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. - If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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