About IGT1 Lanka
IGT1 Lanka is a rapidly growing offshore technology and talent solutions company based in Port City Colombo. We are a fully owned subsidiary of IGT I Holdings Sweden AB, funded by the three of world’s leading private equity firms; EQT Group, Hg, and TA Associates. We’re also proud to be a sister company of IFS, Sri Lanka’s largest and most established technology company.
At IGT1 Lanka, we partner with global businesses to scale operations, accelerate innovation, and build world-class SaaS platforms through high-quality offshore delivery. Our people-first culture champions diversity, teamwork, and continuous learning, creating an environment where talent thrives.
With a team of over 400 professionals and counting, we are always looking for passionate, skilled individuals who want to make a global impact while being part of something extraordinary.
Through our offshore collaboration model, you'll be embedded within the team of one of our esteemed international clients, contributing directly to high-impact, enterprise-level initiatives.
About the client: Sitecore
Sitecore delivers a composable digital experience platform that empowers the world’s smartest and largest brands to build lifelong relationships with their customers. A highly decorated industry leader, Sitecore is the leading company bringing together content, commerce, and data into one connected platform that delivers millions of digital experiences every day. Thousands of blue-chip companies including American Express, Porsche, Starbucks, L’Oréal, and Volvo Cars rely on Sitecore to provide more engaging, personalized experiences for their customers.
Job DescriptionAs an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team responsible for building the Brand Assistant UI (Brand UI) and all Brand Assistant backend services, including Brand, Document, and Chat. You will ensure high performance, career development, and efficient delivery aligned with business objectives.
What You’ll Do:
- Team Leadership: Manage and support the team, providing feedback, setting goals, and fostering career growth.
- Performance Management: Maintain a motivated team delivering efficient and predictable outcomes.
- Agile Practices: Facilitate agile ceremonies and ensure the team adopts agile practices.
- Collaboration: Work with Product to specify requirements, prioritize work and contribute to roadmaps
- Technical Ownership: Oversee design, development, quality assurance, and operational readiness of the product component.
- Resource Alignment: Plan workloads, communicate risks, and resolve obstacles for efficient delivery.
- Stakeholder Management: Represent the team to stakeholders, ensuring expectations are met and accurate reporting.
- Hiring and Onboarding: Recruit and onboard team members with the right skills and values.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Strong communication skills in managing stakeholders, coaching and providing feedback to team members
- Strong ability to attract and evaluate engineering talent
- Ability to manage employee career growth and engagement
- Effective delegation and decision-making skills
- Good meeting facilitation skills
- Good proficiency in multiple technologies and operational objectives.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required:
- 8+ years of relevant industry experience.
- 1-2 years leading engineering teams.
- 5+ years coaching and mentoring developers and QAs.
- Technical background in software development across the full SDLC.
- Expertise in .NET, Java, JS, Microservices.
- Experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum.
Attributes:
- Innovative thinker, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Passionate about continuous learning and agile principles.
- Growth mindset and adaptable to change.
- Enjoys knowledge sharing and coaching.
- Culturally open-minded and values diversity.
- Results-driven and action-focused.
Execution / Behavioral Expectations:
- Take Ownership: Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
- Foster Collaboration: Work positively with teams, mentor, and share best practices.
- Cultivate Community: Drive motivation and foster a sense of belonging.
- Push Boundaries: Inspire and motivate the team, seek continuous improvement.
- Customers First: Prioritize customer welfare and respond quickly to needs.
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships. #Li-Hybrid
