Senior Engineering Manager -Python
Gruve
About Gruve
Gruve is an innovative software services startup dedicated to transforming enterprises to AI powerhouses. We specialize in cybersecurity, customer experience, cloud infrastructure, and advanced technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs). Our mission is to assist our customers in their business strategies utilizing their data to make more intelligent decisions. As a well-funded early-stage startup, Gruve offers a dynamic environment with strong customer and partner networks.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a seasoned and proactive Staff Engineer with 8+ years of software development experience to lead the engineering team working on tools and applications for cybersecurity policy management and migration across enterprise environments. This role requires strong expertise in Python, RDBMS / SQLite, and understanding of front-end technologies (Angular/React). The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical depth, leadership ability, customer interaction skills, and team management experience.
The Team Lead will guide a team of engineers, manage project execution, participate in requirement discussions, and ensure high-quality deliverables that meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of backend services using Python and RDBMS / SQLite.
- Drive technical architecture and contribute to system design, focusing on modular and stateless components.
- Collaborate with frontend teams (Angular/React) to ensure cohesive full stack development.
- Act as the primary point of contact for requirement gathering and technical discussions with customers.
- Own production debugging and resolution of high-impact issues.
- Mentor and manage a team of 4–6 engineers, conduct regular 1:1s, performance evaluations, and growth planning.
- Plan, assign, and track development activities to ensure timely and quality delivery.
- Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration within the team.
- Ensure adoption of engineering best practices and conduct peer reviews.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
- 8-12 years of software development experience, primarily with Python.
- Strong working knowledge of SQLite OR relational database schema design.
- Exposure to Angular or React with ability to participate in frontend-backend discussions.
- Experience building stateless applications and designing RESTful APIs.
- Strong team leadership skills – task allocation, conflict resolution, mentorship, and motivation.
- Proven experience in customer engagement and translating requirements into engineering tasks.
- Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with firewall platforms (Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, Fortinet) or in network/security domains.
- Exposure to plugin-based or modular software designs.
- Experience with Docker & Cloud technologies will be added advantage.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Why Gruve
At Gruve, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute their best work. If you’re passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Gruve is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.