Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platforms, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ’s data and insights to innovate and grow.As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. Right now, our CDAR platform is concentrating on application convergence with latest backend services with Python technologies and leverage Jenkins to support things like CI/CD and integrations. Python is primarily used to extend platform features along with continuing to adopt the best-in-class cloud-native, cloud-agnostic technologies. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chicago, Madrid, Toronto, Chennai and Pune
Responsibilities:
- Strong proficiency in Python and Django REST Framework
- Experience with Elasticsearch integration and optimization
- Hands-on experience with PySpark for data processing
- Proficient in PostgreSQL
- Solid understanding of Azure Fundamentals (certification is a plus)
- Experience with GitHub Actions for CI/CD
- Proficiency in Docker, especially multi-stage builds
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and version control systems (Git)
- Interacting with multiple stakeholders
- Unit testing, integration testing
- Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design
- Configuring & Implementing Application and Integration Service to support Business needs
- Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology
- Following source & test-driven development best practices
- Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues
Qualifications
Must Have -
- Minimum of 4-7 years of experience as a Python Developer
- Development experience in unit and integration test cases like PyTest
- Intermediate level of Database (SQL) skills to develop SQL queries, function and stored procedures
- Good to have basic knowledge of Cloud (Azure)
- Good Understanding on CI/CD Pipeline i.e. Jenkin
- Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably Bit bucket
- Basic Knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM environment
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business
Nice to have -
- Minimum B.Tech/ B.E degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field (4-year degree)
- Experience using Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Confluence
- Experience using Object-oriented languages
- Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket
- Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs
- Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead
- Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change
- Embracing best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement
- Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges
Additional Information
Our Benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Volunteer time off
- LinkedIn Learning
- Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)
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.For more information, visit NIQ.comWant to keep up with our latest updates?Follow us on: LinkedIn | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion
