Engineering Manager

NielsenIQ; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,600,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in Chennai, India, delivering high-quality services on a stack that includes Java, Spring Boot, Python (NumPy), REST APIs, Flask APIs, and Azure.

You will set priorities, coach engineers, ensure production health, drive CI/CD maturity, and collaborate with Product, Architecture, and PMO to align the team roadmap with business goals. Strong communication and Agile/SAFe experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of software engineering experience with 1+ years in people management.
• Strong hands-on in Java, Spring Boot, and Python with NumPy.
• Experience with REST APIs and Flask-based services.
• Azure experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers; coordinate resources and priorities to meet objectives.
• Set performance expectations; coach for growth and career development.
• Ensure team integration with related areas to deliver programs and results.
• Apply engineering practices to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
• Provide technical direction on services using Java, Spring Boot, Python, REST/Flask, and Azure; guide design and code reviews.
• Own delivery commitments: sprint and PI planning, estimation quality, and predictability.
• Drive CI/CD maturity, quality gates, tests, and DevSecOps practices.
• Manage production health: monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and PMO to align roadmap with business priorities.
• Explain information clearly to team members and stakeholders; handle sensitive issues professionally.
• Foster adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools across the SDLC.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Python

NumPy

REST APIs

Flask APIs

Azure

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Agile SAFe

Leadership

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Manager, Engineering Company Description

NielsenIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides the most complete and trusted view available to consumers and markets worldwide. We help clients drive growth by providing a comprehensive understanding of what consumers buy and why. Our innovative solutions and services empower businesses to make informed decisions and stay ahead in a competitive market.

About Job

Engineering Manager (M6)

We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers delivering high-quality services on a stack that includes Java, Spring Boot, Python (NumPy), REST APIs, Flask APIs, and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers, often including early-career professionals; coordinate resources and set short-term priorities to meet operational objectives
• Set performance and productivity expectations; coach team members on performance, growth, and career development
• Ensure the team’s integration with related areas to deliver programs, services, and results
• Apply business practices and methods within the engineering discipline; make decisions that improve the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of your own team and related teams, guided by policies, procedures, and cascaded goals
• Identify, anticipate, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day functional, technical, operational, and service problems; establish new techniques where needed to ensure the team meets its objectives
• Provide technical direction on services built with Java, Spring Boot, Python (NumPy), REST/Flask APIs, and Azure; guide design and code review practices
• Own delivery commitments: sprint planning, PI planning participation, estimation quality, and predictability
• Drive engineering quality: CI/CD maturity, quality gates, unit and integration test coverage, and DevSecOps practices (SAST, DAST, secrets management)
• Manage production health for owned services: monitoring, incident response, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and PMO to align team roadmap with business priorities
• Explain information to team members, internal clients, and peers; convey performance expectations and handle complex, sensitive issues with professionalism
• Foster adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools across the team’s SDLC

Qualifications

• 8- 12 years of relevant software engineering experience, including 1+ years of people management or formal team leadership experience
• Strong hands‑on background in Java, Spring Boot, and Python, with working knowledge of NumPy-based data processing
• Solid understanding of REST API design and API service ecosystems, including Flask-based services
• Experience delivering and operating applications on Azure with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with RDBMS and NoSQL databases, messaging/queuing, and caching
• Working knowledge of DevSecOps pipelines, quality gates, and security tooling
• Demonstrated ability to coach engineers, manage performance, and grow talent
• Experience in Agile/SAFe delivery environments, including sprint and PI planning
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle complex, sensitive issues
• Excellent problem-solving skills and sound judgment under delivery pressure

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the‑art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world’s population. For more information, visit NIQ.com

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At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve.

We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.

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Experience Level

Mid Level