Software Engineering Manager - Windows\C++\.Net

4 Months ago • 5-8 Years • Full Stack Development • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

This Software Engineering Manager role at Nielsen involves leading and developing highly complex back-office applications. Responsibilities include overseeing the development of scalable and reliable software solutions, participating as a team lead (training, coaching, knowledge sharing), resolving technical incidents, building prototypes, collaborating across teams (Technology & Operations), translating business requirements into technical solutions, providing architectural leadership, mentoring developers, staying updated on latest technologies, and fostering a continuous learning environment. The role requires strong C++ and .NET skills, experience with cloud computing (AWS preferred), and expertise in agile methodologies.
Must have:
  • C++ on Windows platform
  • Microsoft Visual C++/.NET/C#
  • MFC programming experience
  • SQL Programming (Microsoft SQL Server)
  • Cloud computing (AWS preferred)
  • Team Management (2-3 years)
  • Test automation
  • Agile environment experience
Good to have:
  • Microsoft .NET/C#
  • SQL Programming (PostgreSQL)
  • RESTful APIs
  • Docker
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • AWS Certification

Job Details

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 position is responsible for participating as a team lead / developer in analyzing and designing highly-complex back office application software, as well as developing, testing, and supporting application software.  

Responsibilities

    • Oversee the development of scalable, reliable, and cost-effective software solutions with an emphasis on quality, best-practice coding standards, and cost-effectiveness
    • Participate as a team lead on projects, which includes training, coaching, and sharing technical knowledge with less experienced staff.
    • Rapidly identify and resolve technical incidents as they emerge
    • Build rapid technical prototypes for early customer validation of new technologies
    • Collaborate effectively across Technology and Operations to understand, translate, and integrate methodologies into engineering build pipelines
    • Collaborate with product owners to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions, providing leadership in the design and architecture processes.
    • Provide expert apprenticeship to project teams on technology strategy, cultivating advanced skill sets in application engineering and implementing modern software engineering practices
    • Lead and mentor a team of Software Developers and Senior Software Developers, providing guidance and support in their professional development
    • 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

    • Domain Expertise
    • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering plus 5-8 years of experience in information technology solutions development and 2-3 years managing teams. Proven experience in leading and managing software development teams.
    • Must have strong C++ software development and test automation software development skills. Must have the ability to provide solutions utilizing best practices for resilience, scalability and security.
    • Basic project management skills. 
    • Technical Skills
    • Required C++ experience on Windows platform
    • Development experience with Microsoft Visual C++ and .NET/C#MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) programming experience SQL Programming (Microsoft SQL Server)Experience with cloud computing (AWS preferred)Experience in writing unit/integration tests including test automation.
    • Strong testing and debugging abilities,  functional, analytical and technical abilities, ability to find bugs, attention to detail, troubleshooting
    • Resourceful technical leader, self-starter, and a team-player8+ years of relevant work experience
    • Desire to be deeply involved in product supplementation and automation
    • Appreciation for and commitment to clean, reusable and well-tested code, architecture, and documentation
    • Experience working in an Agile environment (scrum, kanban)Solid understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment environments
    • Strong analytical skills and sense of technical creativity
    • Excellent debugging and problem solving skills
    • Detail oriented with a commitment to innovation, effective communication and writing skills are a must
    • Experience in data analysis to identify trends and issues.
    • Ability to review and evaluate technical designs and documents is a must
    • Additional Useful Skills
    • Development experience with Microsoft .NET/C#
    • SQL Programming (PostgreSQL)
    • Experienced in building RESTful APIs.
    • Work with web technology including, Docker,Python,JavaScript
    • AWS Certification is a plus.

Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. Always verify that email communications come from an @nielsen.com address. If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.

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