ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a Web Engineering Manager to lead and support the Pune-based web development team as part of a global, distributed Web organization. This role focuses on people management, delivery execution, and team health, enabling engineers to perform at their best while aligning closely with global standards and technical direction.
The Engineering Manager will work closely with Lead Developers, QA, and stakeholders across regions, ensuring consistent delivery across a large portfolio of corporate and marketing websites, spanning legacy platforms and a modern web stack.
As part of onboarding, the successful candidate will spend approximately two weeks in the London office to align on ways of working, standards, tooling, and stakeholders.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Team Leadership & People Management
Manage and support a team of web developers based in Pune
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members
Act as the primary people manager for the Pune web team
Delivery & Execution
Oversee day-to-day delivery, capacity planning, and workload prioritization
Ensure work is delivered on time and to agreed quality standards
Collaborate with Project Management, QA, and DevOps to support smooth releases
Identify delivery risks and escalate where appropriate
Help establish and maintain consistent development processes
Collaboration & Alignment
Work closely with Lead Developers to ensure alignment with architectural and technical standards
Partner with global stakeholders across London, the US, and Europe
Support hiring efforts for the Pune team in collaboration with global leadership
Act as a local escalation point for delivery or people-related issues
Continuous Improvement
Help mature development practices and team workflows over time
Support adoption of new tools, platforms, and processes
Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
6+ years of experience in web development and/or engineering management
Proven experience managing or leading software engineering teams
Solid understanding of modern web development (CMS platforms and JavaScript frameworks)
Experience working in distributed or global teams
Strong communication, organisation, and people-management skills
Ability to balance delivery pressure with team well-being
Comfortable working with both legacy systems and modern tech stacks
DESIRED SKILLS
Previous experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Engineer
Exposure to Drupal, WordPress, React, or Vue.js
Experience scaling teams or supporting organisational change
Prior collaboration with international stakeholders
Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
For over 20 years, TransPerfect has provided comprehensive language and technology solutions to help our clients communicate and conduct business more effectively in a global marketplace. Equipped with a quality management system certified to both the ISO 9001:2008 and EN 15038:2006 standards, TransPerfect provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, interpretation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, subtitling, voiceovers, staffing services, multicultural marketing, training and learning, and legal support services. TransPerfect also offers a suite of cutting edge technologies that significantly reduce costs and improve consistency throughout the translation process, making TransPerfect the vendor of choice for the world's leading multinationals. With annual revenues of over $470 million, TransPerfect is the world's largest privately held provider of language services and technology solutions. From offices in more than 85 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 170+ languages to clients worldwide. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and EN 15038 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. TransPerfect offers a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time-off, company sponsored life insurance, short term and long term disability, flexible spending account options, and a pro-active and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness.