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Manager of Engineering (Backend)

Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Manager of Engineering (Backend)

1 Month ago • 9 Years + • Backend Development • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Nielsen seeks a Manager of Engineering (Backend) to lead a team of big data software engineers within their Marketing Cloud business unit. Responsibilities include managing the team, translating user stories into scalable systems, handling multiple projects, ensuring system performance and security, developing applications using Scala, Java, Kafka, and microservices, and implementing best practices. The ideal candidate possesses 9+ years of backend big data experience, expertise in Spark, Scala, Kafka, SQL, EMR, S3, Airflow, Hive, and Java, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Experience with CI/CD, Agile/DevOps, and cloud-native applications (preferably AWS) is essential.

Must have:

Manage backend big data engineers
Develop scalable systems
Experience with Spark, Scala, Kafka, Java
Ensure system performance and security
Implement best practices and architecture improvements
9+ years backend big data experience

Good to have:

Experience with AWS
Agile and DevOps experience
CI/CD pipeline expertise

ABOUT THIS JOB

Nielsen is a global leader in audience insights, data and analytics, Nielsen shapes the future of media with accurate measurement of what people listen to and watch. This role will be a leader in the Marketing Cloud business unit.

The Nielsen Marketing Cloud (NMC) helps publishers, advertisers and agencies with targetable audience data for programmatic advertising. We connect leading online publishers with advertisers, ad agencies and ad networks who seek to create a more interest-tailored online advertising experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage a team of backend big data software engineers
Ability to transform a user story/concept into a working scalable system
Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, effectively manage priorities and communicate progress
Develop, automate, and enhance SaaS/PaaS platforms built on AWS
Ensure the availability, performance, scalability, and security of backend systems
Develop applications that are fault-tolerant, scalable, and resilient using Scala, Java, Kafka, and Microservices frameworks
Suggest and implement best practices and architecture improvements

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering 9+ years of experience with backend big data technologies
Previous development experience with Spark, Scala, Kafka, SQL, EMR, S3, Airflow, Hive, and Java6+ years of hands-on experience in server-side development4+ years of experience as a manager or 5+ years as a team lead
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Experience with CI/CD pipeline best practices and associated tools
Have worked in Agile and DevOps environment and have good understanding of SDLC
Experience with Cloud Native Applications, preferably in AWS

We are looking for a Manager of Engineering who likes to work on cutting-edge technologies in an environment that gives you the autonomy to explore, learn, and adapt.

This role combines technical expertise with leadership skills to successfully deliver software products while mentoring and supporting the backend development teams. These teams build and maintain the highly distributed, scalable, high-performing, and cost-effective backend systems.

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