Manager, Engineering

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

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 behav