Chicago, Illinois, United States Employment USD 114,800 - 140,000 Yearly

NielsenIQ is hiring an Engineering Manager

About the Role

NielsenIQ is looking for a Senior Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scale enterprise services. This role blends technical depth with people leadership, driving high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions built on Java and Python, with a strong focus on Identity & Access Management (IDM), cloud-native platforms (Azure or equivalent), and GenAI-powered capabilities.

What You'll Do

  • 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.
  • Champion application security best practices across SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets management.
  • Identify and drive practical GenAI use cases across platforms (e.g., developer productivity, intelligent workflows, data insights).
  • Guide teams in integrating LLMs, APIs, and AI services responsibly, with attention to governance, privacy, and cost controls.
  • Balance innovation with enterprise standards and operational maturity.
  • Hire, coach, and develop senior, mid-level, and junior engineers.
  • Set clear goals, expectations, and career paths; conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, Platform, and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps.
  • Translate business needs into technical strategy and execution plans.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences.

What We're Looking For

  • 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.

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.).

Technical Stack

  • Java
  • Python
  • Azure
  • AWS
  • GCP
  • OAuth/OIDC
  • LLMs
  • APIs
  • AI services

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $114,800 - $140,000 USD annually
  • Comprehensive healthcare plan (medical, Rx, dental, and vision)
  • Flexible spending accounts and a Health Savings Account (including company contributions)
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan including company matching contributions
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discretionary paid time off program and 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible working environment
  • Volunteer time off
  • LinkedIn Learning
  • Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

NielsenIQ is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. 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.

Required Skills
JavaPythonAzureAWSGCPOAuth/OIDCLLMsAPIsAI servicesMicroservicesIAMIDMCIAM
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category management
Posted 14 days ago