Questhiring
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Job details:
Senior Engineering Manager – Java Backend (AI + B2C/D2C)
Gurgaon | 12–15 Years Experience
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead backend engineering for high-scale B2C/D2C platforms, driving customer-facing systems that handle large user traffic, personalization, and seamless digital experiences. This role requires deep expertise in Java backend systems along with exposure to AI-driven product capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and scale backend engineering teams building consumer-facing (B2C/D2C) platforms
- Architect and develop high-performance, scalable systems for high-traffic user journeys (search, checkout, personalization, etc.)
- Drive microservices-based architecture using Java (Spring Boot ecosystem)
- Collaborate with Product, Growth, and Marketing teams to enhance customer experience and conversion funnels
- Integrate AI/ML capabilities like recommendation engines, chatbots, or personalization into backend systems
- Ensure platform reliability, performance, and scalability during peak traffic scenarios
- Own end-to-end delivery: design → development → deployment → monitoring
- Mentor engineers and build a strong engineering culture
Required Skills & Experience
- 12–15 years of backend engineering experience with strong Java/Spring Boot
- Proven experience in B2C/D2C product companies (high user scale is a must)
- Strong expertise in distributed systems, system design, and scalability
- Hands-on experience with microservices, REST APIs, event-driven architecture
- Experience with databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra
- Strong exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience in handling high TPS systems, caching (Redis), and performance optimization
AI/ML Exposure (Preferred)
- Experience integrating AI features like:
- Recommendation systems (user personalization)
- Chatbots / conversational AI
- Search relevance optimization
- Understanding of LLMs, RAG architectures, or AI APIs
- Exposure to tools like Python, LangChain, or ML pipelines is a plus
Good to Have
- Experience in eCommerce, fintech, or consumer internet platforms
- Exposure to real-time streaming (Kafka, Pub/Sub)
- Prior experience in high-growth startups or unicorns
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