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Manager/Senior Manager - Software Engineering ( Windows/C++, MacOS/Objective C OR Browser/JavaScript )

Nielsen

Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Manager/Senior Manager - Software Engineering ( Windows/C++, MacOS/Objective C OR Browser/JavaScript )

2 Days ago • 8 Years +

About the job

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At Nielsen, we are passionate about our work to power a better media future for all people by providing powerful insights that drive client decisions and deliver extraordinary results. Our talented, global workforce is dedicated to capturing audience engagement with content - wherever and whenever it’s consumed. Together, we are proudly rooted in our deep legacy as we stand at the forefront of the media revolution. When you join Nielsen, you will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, perseverance, and the ambition to make an impact together. We champion you, because when you succeed, we do too. We enable your best to power our future.

This role will be part of a team that develops software that runs on over 100k computers worldwide, measuring panelists activities as they surf the Internet. Using a software meter that is optimized to be un-intrusive to the user, yet able to gather many biometric data points and send them back to a collection and crediting system that runs in a hybrid cloud and on-prem environment.

As a Manager of Software Engineers, you will be a cross functional team of developers, test automation specialists and DevOps Engineers, using a Scrum/Agile team management approach.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members and help develop designs for complex applications.

Ability to plan tasks and project phases as well as review, comment and approve the analysis, proposed design and test strategy done by members of the team.

Your primary objective is to ensure product quality and new features are aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities

Oversee the development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software solutions with an emphasis on quality, best-practice coding standards, and cost-effectiveness
Provide training, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge with less experienced staff.
People manager duties, including annual reviews, career guidance, and compensation planning
Rapidly identify technical issues as they emerge, and asses their impact to the business
Provide day-to-day work direction to a large team of developers
Collaborate effectively with Data Science to understand, translate, and integrate data methodologies into the product
Collaborate with product owners to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, providing leadership in the design and architecture processes.
Stay informed about the latest technology and methodology by participating in industry forums, having an active peer network, and engaging actively with customers
Cultivate a team environment focused on continuous learning, where innovative technologies are developed and refined through collaborative effort

Key Skills

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering 8+ years of experience in information technology solutions development and 2-3 years leadership experience
Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams.
Development background in at least two of these environments: Windows/C++, MacOS/ObjectiveC or Browser/JavaScript. Exposure to AWS/Java is a bonus.
Good understanding of CI/CD principles and tools. GitLab a plus
Must have the ability to provide solutions utilizing best practices for resilience, scalability, cloud optimization and security.
Basic project management skills

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