Senior Manager, Engineering

NielsenIQ Chicago, IL $114,800 - $157,800
Full Time Senior Level 10+ years

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

Lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale enterprise services built on Java and Python, focusing on Identity & Access Management and cloud-native platforms, while growing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade Java and Python microservices at scale
  • Own end-to-end delivery: planning, execution, quality, reliability, and operational excellence
  • Drive cloud-native architectures using Azure (or equivalent) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization
  • Ensure strong SDLC discipline, CI/CD automation, and production readiness
  • Lead development and integration of IDM / CIAM solutions (authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth/OIDC, RBAC)
  • Partner with Security teams to embed secure-by-design principles, compliance, and vulnerability management
  • Identify and drive practical GenAI use cases across platforms
  • Hire, coach, and develop senior/mid/Jr engineers
  • Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, Platform, and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps
  • Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences

Requirements

  • 10-15 years of software engineering experience
  • 5+ years in engineering management
  • Strong hands-on background in Java and/or Python enterprise services and microservices architectures
  • Proven experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable)
  • Solid understanding of IDM / IAM / CIAM concepts and implementations
  • Experience leading teams building high-availability, secure, distributed systems
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs on time with high quality

Qualifications

  • 10-15 years of software engineering experience, with 5+ years in engineering management

Nice to Have

  • Experience integrating or building GenAI-powered solutions in enterprise environments
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures, APIs, and service mesh patterns
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps, observability, and SRE practices
  • Experience managing large, globally distributed teams
  • Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, CISSP, etc.)

Skills

GenAI * Python * AWS * Azure * Java * Kubernetes * CI/CD * APIs * SDLC * LLMs * GCP * OAuth * OIDC * DevSecOps * SAST * DAST * SCA * RBAC *

* Required skills

Benefits

Disability Insurance
Volunteer Time Off
11 paid holidays
Flexible working environment
401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
Discretionary paid time off program
Flexible spending accounts
Life and AD&D Insurance
LinkedIn Learning
Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
Industry-leading parental leave

Certifications

CISSP (Required) Azure (Required) AWS (Required)

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