Senior Manager, Engineering

We are seeking aSenior Engineering Managerto lead the design, development, and delivery of large-scaleenterprise servicesbuilt onJava and Python, with a strong focus onIdentity & Access Management (IDM),cloud-native platforms (Azure or equivalent), andGenAI-powered capabilities.

This role blendstechnical depth,people leadership, andexecution excellence, driving high-quality, secure, and scalable solutions while growing and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.

Engineering Leadership & Delivery

• Lead a high-performing engineering team delivering enterprise-grade Java and Python microservices at scale.
• Ownend-to-end delivery: planning, execution, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.
• Drivecloud-native architecturesusing Azure (or equivalent) with a focus on scalability, security, and cost optimization.
• Ensure strongSDLC discipline, CI/CD automation, and production readiness.

Identity & Security

• Lead development and integration ofIDM / CIAM solutions(authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth/OIDC, RBAC).
• Partner with Security teams to embedsecure-by-design principles, compliance, and vulnerability management.
• Champion application security best practices across SAST, DAST, SCA, and secrets management.

GenAI & Innovation

• Identify and drivepractical GenAI use casesacross platforms (e.g., developer productivity, intelligent workflows, data insights).
• Guide teams in integratingLLMs, APIs, and AI servicesresponsibly, with attention to governance, privacy, and cost controls.
• Balance innovation with enterprise standards and operational maturity.

People & Talent Leadership

• Hire, coach, and developsenior/mid/Jr engineers.
• Set clear goals, expectations, and career paths; conduct performance reviews and succession planning.
• Foster a culture ofownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Architecture, Security, Platform, and Business stakeholders to align priorities and roadmaps.
• Translate business needs intotechnical strategy and execution plans.
• Communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to executive audiences.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 yearsof software engineering experience, with5+ yearsin engineering management.
• Strong hands-on background inJava and/or Pythonenterprise services and microservices architectures.
• Proven experience withcloud platforms(Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable).
• Solid understanding ofIDM / IAM / CIAMconcepts and implementations.
• Experience leading teams buildinghigh-availability, secure, distributed systems.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex programs on time with high quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating or buildingGenAI-powered solutionsin enterprise environments.
• Knowledge ofevent-driven architectures, APIs, and service mesh patterns.
• Familiarity withDevSecOps, observability, and SRE practices.
• Experience managinglarge, globally distributed teams.
• Cloud or security certifications (Azure, AWS, CISSP, etc.).

Additional information

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation of the following range:114,800.00 - 157,800.00 -

Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a sales-based incentive or performance-based bonus. Other benefits include flexible working environment, comprehensive health insurance, industry-leading parental leave, life insurance, education support and more.

US Benefits

• 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)

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

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About NIQ

NIQ is the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights-delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms-NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company with operations in 100+ markets, covering more than 90% of the world's population.

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