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Engineer Manager, Test Automation | Hybrid | Bengaluru, India

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At Degreed, we believe that learning is the key to unlocking opportunities. As the premier upskilling platform, we empower individuals to connect their skills and ambitions with meaningful growth opportunities. By integrating everything people use to learn—skill insights, courses, videos, articles, and projects—we create personalized pathways for career advancement. Our mission is to discover, empower, and celebrate the next generation of global expertise. Join us in shaping the future of learning and workforce development.

Are you a visionary Engineering Manager with a passion for test automation? Join Degreed's dynamic team in the India office and lead the charge in building innovative automated test solutions. You will play a crucial role in shaping our technology strategy, mentoring engineers, and driving the success of our automated test pipelines.

Day in the Life

  • Inspire and Lead: Motivate a team of 8-12 engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability. Drive performance and ensure the delivery of high-quality automated test solutions.
  • Talent Management: Recruit, develop, and retain top engineering talent. Cultivate strong working relationships and build a team capable of executing our technology strategy and delivering exceptional value.
  • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement near and long-term technology strategies. Plan for system integration, upgrades, and alignment to optimize company value.
  • Team Development: Coach and guide engineers through challenges and career growth. Remove roadblocks and address conflicts to ensure team success.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with peers to solve complex problems and achieve department-wide objectives. Collaborate with product management and technology teams to balance immediate and future needs.
  • Problem-Solving: Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges and guide your team toward effective solutions.
  • Promote Best Practices: Instill essential software engineering practices and promote a proactive, results-focused culture. Encourage innovation and intelligent risk-taking.
  • Metrics and Milestones: Track, analyze, and act upon key metrics to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
  • Cross-Team Initiatives: Assist in process improvement and other cross-team initiatives as part of the Engineering Leadership team.

Who You Are

  • Experienced Leader: 3+ years managing engineering teams and 5+ years in software engineering, particularly with web and API applications in enterprise SaaS.
  • Agile Expertise: Proven track record in organizing agile software teams to deliver high-quality software.
  • Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated coding and design skills in modern programming languages and tools such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Cypress, Selenium, JMeter, Load Runner, and BlazeMeter.
  • Analytical and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and guide teams to effective solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and spoken communication abilities, with experience in managing asynchronous communication across globally distributed teams.
  • Remote Work Experience: Comfortable and experienced working remotely.

What Sets You Apart

  • Talent Attraction: Ability to attract and retain high-performing engineers.
  • Technical Insight: Expertise in analyzing technical problems and coaching teams to effective solutions.
  • Technology Savvy: Up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices, understanding their application in modern test automation environments.
  • Empathetic Leadership: Cultivate a supportive yet challenging work environment, operating with empathy.
  • Career Development: Passionate about helping engineers grow and advance in their careers.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication, collaboration, and documentation skills, with a focus on effective asynchronous communication.
  • Lifelong Learner: Eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges.
  • Organizational Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work autonomously with minimal direction.

Educational/Certification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent years of experience.

Why Join Us? At Degreed, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative work environment where your skills and expertise will drive real impact. Join us and be part of a team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence.

At Degree we value

At Degreed we value
Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and aim to build an environment where everyone can thrive.
Growth Mindset: We encourage continuous learning and development for our employees to grow their careers in line with their unique skills and goals.
Collaboration: We believe the best ideas come from teams working together, and we foster open communication and teamwork.

By joining our team, you’ll be part of a community that values continuous learning, collaboration, and making an impact. If you are passionate about driving change through learning and upskilling, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to our mission.


Work Environment & Physical Demands

Degreed offers a range of work arrangements depending on the role. Some positions are fully remote, while others are hybrid if you’re near an office. Please check the job details for specifics.

In remote or hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. You’ll need to operate a laptop and remain stationary for extended periods, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and flexible work environment that enables you to thrive.


Additional Information 

Degreed provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We believe in the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Degreed will provide reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.

In line with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Degreed participates in the E-Verify employment verification program.


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