Job Description

Entain India is the engineering and delivery powerhouse for Entain, one of the world's leading global sports and gaming groups. Established in Hyderabad in 2001, we've grown from a small tech hub into a dynamic force, delivering modern software solutions and support services that power billions of transactions for millions of users worldwide.

Our at scale drives us to create technology that supports Entain's mission to lead the change in global sports and gaming sector. At Entain India, we make the impossible possible, together.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to lead software design, drive system robustness, and ensure delivery of scalable solutions—all aligned with our goals. You will blend technical leadership with project execution, guiding complex projects while optimizing team performance.

If you're an experienced engineering leader with a deep background in Java, API development, and modern architecture practices—and you're passionate about driving technology transformation and developing high-performing teams—apply to join us and help shape the future of our engineering success.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology modernization, evolving legacy systems into scalable, cloud-native architectures.
• Break down complex projects while upholding high design standards, with hands-on Java/.NET/Python expertise for backend and API-driven services.
• Define project scope and influence engineering direction with a focus on modern backend architecture and MACH principles.
• Optimize performance, code quality, and uptime; drive visibility through engineering metrics.
• Champion new Ways of Working to boost agility, innovation, and delivery excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align execution with our priorities.
• Mentor engineers on MACH architecture, cloud platforms, and service-oriented patterns.
• Support recruitment and promote tech brand through open-source work, talks, and community engagement.

Qualifications

Technical Skills:

• Java/.NET/Python programming and scalable backend development.
• API-first design, REST/GraphQL services, and third-party integrations.
• MACH architecture: Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless systems.
• Proven success in technology modernization and transformation.
• Agile development and SDLC; CI/CD, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps culture.
• Secure web development, AI/ML exposure, and Microservices/SOA.
• Change management, technology governance, and engineering metrics.

Leadership:

• Set clear technical vision aligned with business and product strategy.
• Build and scale teams rooted in trust, innovation, and continuous learning.
• 3+ years of experience managing multi-pod engineering teams of up to 40 members.
• Recognize excellence and drive growth through mentoring and coaching.

Additional Information

At Entain India, we offer a strong package and the support people need to make an impact. Join us, and a great compensation package is just the beginning. You can expect to receive benefits like:

• Safe home pickup and home drop.
• A regular bonus and a great pension.
• 24 days of annual leave.
• Extra paid leave, including wellbeing and development days.
• Life assurance and Income Protection.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing support.
• INR 3,000 per month Communication allowance.
• Up to INR 16,000 per year in Crèche expenses (children under 3).

Diversity and equal opportunities:

As a global employer, Entain is committed to providing a safe, fun, and inclusive culture where our people feel like they belong.

We are a multicultural business that values, celebrates, and respects individual differences. Whatever your sexuality, gender, gender identity, ability, age, race, religion, or belief, you will have a voice here and the space to do your best work.