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Job DescriptionJob Summary
We are looking for a powerhouse Engineering Manager who hasn't lost their love for code. As a first-level manager, you will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and deep-dive technical execution. You will lead, mentor, and grow a talented team of engineers while remaining actively hands-on (approx. 50% management/architecture and 50% coding/code reviews).
The ideal candidate is a veteran engineer with over a decade of experience, possessing a robust background in building scalable Data Engineering pipelines coupled with strong Java backend fundamentals.
Leadership & People Management
Team Guidance: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 5–8 data and backend engineers, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous learning.
Delivery Management: Own the end-to-end delivery of your team's roadmap using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Career Growth: Conduct regular 1-on-1s, set performance goals, and provide constructive feedback to help your engineers grow.
Technical & Hands-on Execution
Architecture & Design: Design and implement scalable, robust data pipelines and backend services.
Code Quality: Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and architectural discussions to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
Tech Stack Alignment: Seamlessly blend large-scale data processing systems with robust Java-based microservices.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Must-Haves
Experience: 10+ years of total experience in software engineering, with at least 1–2 years in a formal or informal leadership role (Team Lead/Tech Lead/Manager).
Data Engineering Expertise: Proven track record building big data pipelines using technologies like Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, or cloud-native data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
Java Proficiency: Strong, production-grade experience in Java (8+) and frameworks like Spring Boot for building scalable backend services/microservices.
Data Modelling: Deep understanding of SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra) and data warehousing concepts.
Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).
Location: Currently based in, or willing to relocate to, Bangalore.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience on migration projects or tech transformation on Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
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Skills Required
- 10+ years of total software engineering experience
- 1-2 years in a formal or informal leadership role (Team Lead/Tech Lead/Manager)
- Proven experience building big data pipelines using Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Flink, or cloud-native data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)
- Production-grade Java (8+) experience and Spring Boot for backend services/microservices
- Strong data modeling knowledge with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience managing CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)
- Currently based in or willing to relocate to Bangalore
- Experience on migration projects or cloud platform transformations (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Nielsen Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nielsen and has not been reviewed or approved by Nielsen.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as generous for all parents, with birthing parents receiving substantially longer time, and the program is complemented by adoption, fertility, and surrogacy support. Employer-verified entries and company communications consistently highlight family benefits as a standout.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered solid, with some teams using flexible or unlimited PTO models and additional offerings like paid volunteer time. These time-away policies often contribute meaningfully to work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Smart Work flexibility, an Employee Assistance Program, and broader well-being initiatives are emphasized as part of a holistic package. These elements are frequently cited as strengths that enhance day-to-day experience.
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Nielsen shapes the world’s media and content as a global leader in audience insights, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries.
