Senior Manager

requirements and company standards. Job Description: Business Title : Senior Manager Years of Experience : 14+ years in professional software engineering, with 5+ years in engineering management Job Description Engineering Managers at Merkle lead delivery for Promotions and Loyalty Services platforms, ensuring quality, performance, and client outcomes across software development, QA, and engineering operations. They manage multi-disciplinary teams, partner with global stakeholders, contribute to solutioning and pre-sales, and make critical decisions on technology, delivery, and people management. Must Have Skills Technical fluency in Java Script (ES6+), Node.js, My SQL (or similar) RESTful API development, integration, and microservices architecture Frontend technologies: HTML5, CSS3, Vue.js (or similar) Version control (Git, Git Hub) and CI/CD practices Strong understanding of system architecture, design principles, and engineering best practices Proven leadership in scaling engineering organizations Strong client and stakeholder management with global teams Excellent communication, influence, and collaboration skill Experience with pre-sales, scoping, estimation, and account growth People leadership: hiring, performance management, career development Good to Have Skills Perl experience in production environments Java (Spring/Spring Boot, Hibernate) AWS or other cloud platforms QA leadership, automation strategy, and test frameworks Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and Dev Ops practices Domain experience in Promotions, Loyalty, Mar Tech, or consumer engagement platforms Experience in global services / consulting / digital agency environments Strong documentation and executive communication skills Key Responsibilities Delivery Management : Own delivery quality, timelines, KPIs, compliance, and risk mitigation Team Management : Lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive capability building, foster culture, manage utilization Client Management : Act as primary engineering contact, run reviews, manage risks, build trusted-advisor positioning Stakeholder Management : Align with internal leadership, collaborate across workstreams, represent in leadership forums Scoping & Pre-sales: Partner on new opportunities, lead solution design, maintain estimation frameworks, identify growth opportunities Educational Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience) Certifications (If Any) Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) Scrum/Agile certifications Dev Ops-related certifications Shift Timing Likely standard business hours in India (IST) with occasional overlap for US/EMEA clients. Location: DGS India - Mumbai - Thane Ashar IT Park Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Can’t find a suitable job? Sign up for job alerts tailored to your interests and be first in line for new opportunities. About dentsu For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of our offering – exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Together we drive a multiplier effect for clients at a global scale, through the development of Integrated Growth Solutions that are underpinned by our promise to clients: innovating to impact. Be a force for good. Sustainability is a vital part of our business and an important area of focus for our clients. We’re leading the way – helping to build a more sustainable planet. Dream loud. In this moment of transformation, we need our people to be fearless, embracing change and ambiguity, driven by the love for their work and excitement for the future. Team without limits. We create opportunities for connection and collaboration between our colleagues and clients, building a sense of belonging and having some fun along the way. Find out more about us Who we are Our Social Impact Our work