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Engineering Manager - Data Platform

Technology
NielsenIQ
2 months agoUntil 16/10/2026

Job description

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly experienced Engineering Manager to lead our global data engineering team from our Pune-based GCC.

This role combines technical leadership with people management, focusing on building scalable data platforms using modern technologies like Databricks, Python, and big data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a distributed team of 8+ data engineers across geographies.
  • Architect and oversee development of robust, scalable data pipelines and platforms.
  • Collaborate with global stakeholders across Product, Data Science, and Business Analytics.
  • Ensure high performance, reliability, and maintainability of data systems.
  • Drive best practices in coding, testing, deployment, and documentation.
  • Mentor and coach engineers for technical growth and career development.
  • Manage sprint planning, delivery timelines, and stakeholder communication.
  • Promote a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in software/data engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience managing engineering teams of 8+ members.
  • Proven experience working with global or GCC-based development teams.
  • Strong expertise in :
  • Databricks and Apache Spark.
  • Python for data workflows.
  • Relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Big Data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Delta Lake, Kafka).
  • Solid understanding of data architecture, ETL/ELT pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills :

  • Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices in data environments.
  • Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
  • Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Certifications in cloud or data engineering platforms.

Additional Information :

  • Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
  • Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
  • Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
  • Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities.
Keywords
CodingApache KafkaApache HadoopApache SparkMongodbDevOpsPostgresqlPythonScrumHadoopApache LicenseApache Http ServerRelational grammarCI/CDMaintainabilityBig dataToolchain

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