Engineering Manager (Pune)

Job Description ​ Overview Money Forward provides Money Forward Cloud , a cloud-based business platform that helps companies solve financial and operational challenges through integrated cloud and AI-powered solutions. Within this ecosystem, Money Forward Cloud ERP delivers scalable financial and business management solutions for mid-sized and large enterprises. About the ERP Cross-Functional Engineering Department (ERP-X) Over the past decade, Money Forward has built multiple products across different teams and technology stacks. To scale better and deliver more customer value, the ERP Cross-Functional Engineering Department was established in 2023 to unify engineering foundations and improve collaboration across ERP Division teams. To strengthen further the ERP Division, we are expanding ERP-X capabilities at Money Forward India (Pune) to work closely with ERP product teams and ERP-X teams in Japan and Vietnam, contributing to the division’s success through shared platforms and AI-enabled engineering. Role Summary We are hiring an Engineering Manager to help build and lead a new ERP-X team in Pune. The team will collaborate with cross-location ERP-X teams to deliver AI solutions and engineering foundations that accelerate ERP product development. This role is ideal. for a leader who thrives in a collaborative, cross-cultural environment; can build high-performing teams from the ground up; and can balance people leadership, delivery ownership, and technical guidance to drive measurable business impact. Key Responsibilities Build, hire, and grow a new engineering team in Chennai; define team structure, roles, and operating rhythm. Lead execution and delivery of cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with ERP-X teams in Japan and Vietnam. Provide hands-on technical direction and coaching to ensure high engineering quality and sound architectural decisions. Actively participate in hands-on software development alongside engineers, contributing to design, implementation, code reviews, and technical problem-solving when needed. Partner with product management, engineering leaders, security, and platform teams to align priorities and deliver outcomes. Establish strong engineering practices (Agile delivery, SDLC, code quality, reliability, incident practices, documentation). Drive continuous improvement using data and metrics (delivery predictability, quality, throughput, utilization, operational health). Build an inclusive, high-trust culture with strong performance management, mentoring, and career development. Requirements Required Skills & Experience 10-15 years of software engineering experience, including 4–6+ years in engineering management or delivery leadership roles. Proven experience building and managing engineering teams and/or leading large-scale delivery programs. Experience managing organizations of ~10+ engineers , including multiple teams and/or tech leads. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and distributed teams. Experience working with AI tools and platforms , with the ability to guide teams in technical decision-making and adoption. Experience building enterprise SaaS applications, platforms, or web applications . Strong understanding of SDLC , Agile delivery, and engineering operations. Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices , including hands-on experience with AWS . Strong people leadership skills: hiring, mentoring, performance management, and organizational design. Experience working with distributed/offshore/nearshore teams . Preferred Skills & Experience Understanding of AI agent patterns (tool use, function calling, memory, multi-turn interaction, guardrails). Experience building multi-tenant SaaS platforms and/or developer platforms . Familiarity with observability practices and tools (e.g., Datadog , logging, tracing). Experience designing and improving CI/CD pipelines and automated infrastructure workflows. Strong cross-functional collaboration experience across product, platform, and security teams. Language Requirements English : Fluent (meetings, written communication). Japanese : Not required; nice to have. ​ Benefits Why Join Us? At Money Forward India, you'll be part of a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where innovation thrives. Our culture fosters collaboration, creativity, and professional development. Join us to be at the forefront of SaaS technology, with the security of an established corporate and the agility of a startup. Startup-like Work Environment & Culture Performance Review Twice a Year (Salary can be increased twice) Global Work Environment Flexible Work Hours & Hybrid Work Policy (WFH 2 days a week) Chance to Visit Japan & Vietnam Offices on Business Trip Leaves: Casual, Earned, and Sick leaves Casual Dress Code (Shorts, Slippers, Sandals: All OK!)