Sr Engineering Manager - Java Backend

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leader in data-driven solutions, partnering with the world’s largest brands to deliver insights that drive strategic decisions. With a global presence and deep expertise in analytics and technology, we ensure that companies stay ahead in a constantly changing marketplace. Our mission extends beyond understanding consumer behaviour; it also includes refining and optimizing our internal systems that support the NIQ company operations worldwide

The Senior Engineering Manager within the NIQ Activate R&D organization will report to the Director, Activate R&D and be responsible for leading a high-performing team of software engineers while driving the development of innovative product solutions for our rapidly expanding customer base. This role operates in an open, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment, leveraging modern client and server-side technologies to deliver scalable and impactful solutions.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a balanced allocation of responsibilities, with approximately 50% focused on engineering leadership activities such as technical reviews, planning, stakeholder management, talent development, and delivery oversight, and 50% dedicated to hands-on software engineering , including architecture, coding, design reviews, and technical problem solving.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deliver scalable microservices from architecture through production deployment.; Lead backend system design and implementation, ensuring robust, secure, and maintainable solutions.; Leverage GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools to accelerate software delivery, improve code quality, and enhance engineering productivity.; Take ownership of development, maintenance, testing strategy, design discussions, and operations of the team, with containerized API services; Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment.; Responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle of new product features/components; Ensuring application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design; Work with a small, cross-functional team on products and features to drive growth.; Learning new tools, languages, workflows, and philosophies to grow; Research and suggest new technologies for boosting the product.; Have an impact on product development by making important technical decisions, influencing the system architecture, development practices and more.

Requirements

12+ years as a Backend developer with at least 4+ years of experience in team management.; Experience and knowledge of server-side technologies: Java, Springboot, SQL, Agentic AI; Strong experience in React; Experience with large scale SQL / NoSQL databases (SingleStore, Postgres); Fluent with Relational databases.; Good problem-solving and analysis abilities; Good to have experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes, and Cloud environments; Experience working in agile methodologies and sprint planning; Must have a B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent.

Benefits

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