Senior Manager, Engineering

NielsenIQ; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee‑Assistance‑Program (EAP)

Job summary

NielsenIQ is seeking a skilled mobile application leader to drive the design and development of innovative mobile solutions. You will lead teams responsible for end-to-end delivery of mobile applications primarily built on Xamarin and native technologies. The position requires a strong background in software engineering with at least 12 years of experience, particularly in mobile app development for enterprise-scale solutions.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to advancing mobile capabilities with cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams.
• Experience working on enterprise-grade mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mobile applications.
• Own end-to-end delivery of mobile solutions.
• Collaborate with various teams to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Ensure code quality and performance by implementing best practices.

Skills

Xamarin / MAUI-based mobile development

Native Android and/or iOS development

Cross-platform mobile architecture

Offline-first mobile design and data synchronization

API integrations and backend connectivity

Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps

SonarQube

NUnit, XUnit

Agile/SCRUM

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

What you’ll do

• Lead the design, development, and modernization of mobile applications supporting data acquisition across retail audits, surveys, and AI-driven collection use cases.
• Own end-to-end delivery of mobile solutions built on .NET MAUI / Xamarin and native mobile technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and roadmap commitments.
• Collaborate closely with Product, DA Operations, Architecture, and PMO teams to translate business requirements into robust mobile solutions for global deployment.
• Provide strong technical leadership and people management, mentoring engineering teams and driving engineering excellence across multiple mobile applications.
• Lead adoption of advanced data collection capabilities, including:
  • Image and video capture
  • OCR and document recognition
  • Computer vision and AI-driven workflows
  • Voice / conversational interfaces
• Ensure code quality, security, scalability, and performance by implementing best practices, code reviews, and quality engineering standards.
• Define and drive mobile engineering governance, including:
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Code quality metrics
  • Device compatibility and testing strategy
  • Release and deployment processes
• Partner with Security, Privacy, and Compliance teams to ensure safe handling of sensitive and regulated data in mobile applications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend improvements to enhance mobile capabilities and user experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 12+ years of experience in software engineering with strong experience in:
  • Xamarin / MAUI-based mobile development
  • Native Android and/or iOS development
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing large-scale mobile application portfolios
• Strong expertise in:
  • Cross-platform mobile architecture (MAUI/Xamarin)
  • Offline-first mobile design and data synchronization
  • API integrations and backend connectivity
• Experience working on enterprise-grade mobile applications with global scale and high user volume
• Exposure to AI-enabled mobile capabilities, such as:
  • OCR and image recognition
  • Voice-based interfaces
  • Data collection automation
• Solid understanding of:
  • Mobile application design patterns and optimization techniques
  • Performance tuning and scalability considerations
• Proficiency with:
  • Code repositories (Git, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps)
  • Code quality tools (SonarQube)
  • Unit testing frameworks (NUnit, XUnit)
• Strong experience in Agile/SCRUM environments; SAFe Agile experience preferred
• Experience in building or integrating custom SDKs / reusable mobile components
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, especially in device fragmentation and production issue scenarios
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams
• A consistent track record of high performance marked by ownership, perseverance, and a growth mindset

Our Benefits

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

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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. All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion