Engineering Manager at Entain

Hyderabad, Telangana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, System Design, Distributed Architecture, People Management, SDLC, API Integration, CI/CD, Performance Tuning, Payment Systems, Wallet Systems, Stakeholder Management, Technical Leadership, Code Review, Architectural Principles, Project Planning, Risk Mitigation

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company 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 cutting-edge software solutions and support services that power billions of transactions for millions of users worldwide. Our focus on quality at scale drives us to create innovative 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. Job Description An Engineering Manager opportunity within the Platform organization, leading the Payments & Cashier team with end-to-end ownership of the Cashier platform- covering Money In & Money Out flows. This role is responsible for managing mission-critical, high-volume transaction systems while ensuring compliance with diverse geographic regulations. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the ideal candidate is a seasoned leader who can effectively balance tech delivery, stakeholder management, portfolio oversight, and people management — driving teams to plan and deliver with quality and consistency. What you will do Own and evolve the end-to-end technical payment ecosystem, including deposits, withdrawals, wallet, and real money flows across multiple markets and brands. Build and maintain scalable, low-latency, and highly reliable Tier-1 systems, ensuring fault-tolerant design and seamless operations. Drive vendor and payment gateway integrations (e.g., PayPal and other providers), ensuring robust and resilient connectivity. Ensure regulatory compliance across all operating geographies, proactively adapting to evolving market requirements. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, balancing trade-offs between scope, speed, and quality. Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects, aligned with business objectives, timelines, and quality standards. Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalate issues early to ensure smooth project delivery. Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. Provide hands-on technical guidance — including code reviews — on best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles. Continuously improve engineering processes, workflows, and tooling to drive efficiency, scalability, and reliability. Drive data-informed decision-making using metrics and KPIs to measure team performance, delivery health, and system reliability. Champion engineering excellence, test automation, and cost-effective solutions — including leveraging AI for productivity improvements. Qualifications Technical Expertise 15+ years of experience driving large-scale enterprise projects, with deep proficiency in Java, system design, distributed architecture, and object-oriented principles — building high-frequency, low-latency, and highly available applications. Ability to handle a team of 50 people. Strong command of the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including API/web service integrations, CI/CD automation, application monitoring, end-to-end tracing, and performance tuning. Proven ability to design and operate Tier-1, business-critical systems at scale, with a strong background in wallet systems, revenue platforms, or payments infrastructure. Leadership & Delivery Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and deliver complex engineering projects on time and within budget, with a focus on quality, reliability, and engineering excellence. 4+ years of people management experience with a technologist mindset — hands-on leader capable of conducting code reviews, guiding architectural decisions, and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Problem Solving & Mindset Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions in distributed environments. Product-oriented mindset with a solid understanding of customer experience, software testing standards, and system reliability. Additional Information We know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like: Safe home pickup and home drop (Hyderabad Office Only) Group Mediclaim policy Group Critical Illness policy Communication & Relocation allowance Annual Health check And outside of this, you'll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes. Join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. Equal Opportunities. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we'll support you. We're committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to be themselves. We're an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone and we do not discriminate based on race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, or any other status protected by law. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally. Advertising Department: Technology Referral Band: ♠

Responsibilities

Lead the Payments & Cashier team with end-to-end ownership of the technical payment ecosystem, including deposits, withdrawals, and wallet flows. Manage mission-critical, high-volume transaction systems while mentoring a team of software engineers and ensuring regulatory compliance.