Manager, Engineering, Chennai

About this job

As a Manager Technology, you’ll have the opportunity of leading 4 or more strategic global initiatives, influencing and ensuring the deliverables by managing directly or indirectly the teams executing the projects and the main stakeholders.

• Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable, flexible, and user-friendly applications, using Angular, Java and Springboot, Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture 
• Identify and develop reusable UI components that serve the needs of multiple applications.
• Design and develop highly available, low latency, cloud-native applications.
• Participate in full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of our Analytic applications - conceptualize, design, develop, test and deploy
• Responsible for give direction in the form of broadly defined outcomes, owns the design and delivery and defines the objectives of the assignment. 
• Typically Partners with multiple scrum teams to track progress
• Responsible for ensuring teams live agile values and principles and follows the appropriate processes and practices even in complex or challenging circumstances.
• Works with multiple stakeholders to define complex/challenging technology roadmaps for application component
• Defines/designs and owns execution of technology teams and/or initiatives, applications or projects to deliver scalable, quality, flexible and user-friendly applications.
• Owns high level design for application components & collaborates with architecture on the E2E solution design
• Able to manage several application component teams effectively
• Guides and mentors other
• Engineering managers and team members on technology aspects and provides guidance in resolving technical issues
• Leads 3 or 4 [TP] 4+  strategic initiatives
• Usually directly or indirectly managers large/multiple teams, and works with direct manager, colleagues, and other stakeholders such as Program team, Product Leaders, Senior Technical Leaders and others.
• Influences, collaborates, and sets clear priorities & expectations for multiple  teams and stakeholders.
• Works with other technology teams to drive design & integration 
• Collaborates with multiple Product owners to ensure a steady pipeline of work

• 10+ years of applicable software engineering experience
• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Strong fundamentals with experience in back-end and front-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Java, Springboot and Angular
• Familiarity integrating Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture.
• Have a passion and energy for learning and improving.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business.

Our Benefits

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

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.

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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 the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion