Manager, Engineering

About the Job The Engineering Manager within NIQ Analytics will report to the Director, Analytics Engineering and lead a high-performing team of software engineers in delivering scalable, AI-enabled product solutions. The role combines strong engineering leadership with hands on technical direction across Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Generative AI, and Agentic AI, driving modern architecture, engineering excellence, and successful delivery of innovative solutions for NIQ’s growing customer base. 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, technical problem solving. Responsibilities

Shapes best practices, coding standards, and software architecture at an organizational level

Lead solutions that improve API services quality, performance, and reliability across the organization

Lead solutions that improve Frontend – Angular code quality, performance, and reliability across the organization

Lead the development of AI-powered solutions that enhance end-user experience, simplify workflows, and drive greater productivity.

Adopt and improve efficiency gain by Adopting AI tools in SDLC

Optimize computing cost, performance using the appropriate software engineering principles

Work closely with PL, Arch, PMO, Interfacing teams to productionize features.

Enforce DevSecOps practices - Secret, SAST, DAST

Progressive coverage in unit testing.

Develop engineering talent through coaching, technical mentorship, constructive reviews, and clear accountability for delivery outcomes.

Lead design reviews, code reviews, and platform APIs roadmap discussions

Leads without authority, influencing expertise, logical reasoning, and collaboration.