Database Platform Engineer Manager Bengaluru

Silvermine is looking for a senior, hands-on Database Platform Engineering Manager to lead our database and analytics platforms as we scale multiple SaaS products in the compliance and fintech domain. This is not a services or support role. You will own the design, evolution, and reliability of production-grade databases and data platforms, while leading and mentoring a growing team of database and data platform engineers.We are looking for someone who combines deep technical judgment with solid people leadership, and who is comfortable getting into the details when needed. At Silvermine, managers are expected to own outcomes, not just coordinate work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Platform Architecture & Engineering

-Own the database and data platform architecture across transactional systems and analytics platforms.

-Lead the design and evolution of data models, dimensional schemas, and data warehouses that support reporting, operations, and analytics.

-Establish and enforce database design standards, performance guidelines, and data quality practices.

-Guide the team on query optimization, indexing strategies, and workload tuning for high-volume systems.

-Ensure privacy-by-design, security, and data governance are built into all data systems.

Data Pipelines & Operations

Oversee ETL/ELT pipelines that ingest data from internal services and external systems.

Drive improvements in reliability, observability, and operational maturity of data pipelines.

Lead root cause analysis for data discrepancies, performance regressions, and production incidents.

Partner with DevOps on capacity planning, monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery.

People Leadership

Build, mentor, and manage a team of Database Engineers and Data Platform Engineers.

Set clear expectations around ownership, accountability, and engineering quality.

Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and growth opportunities planning.

Create an setting where engineers are encouraged to think long-term, d Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4n4nqn