Software Engineer (Python, FastAPI, Cloud Native Applications)

Software Engineer (Python, FastAPI, MongoDB/ postgres, JUnit, CI/CD)

Company Description

Job Description

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on our new “Discover” platform, 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 an 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 platform is Java, Spring Boot, Angular, Mongo, Postgres and Snowflake, and we continue to adopt the best of breed in cloud-native, low-latency technologies. We value CI/CD in everything that we develop. We value CI/CD in everything that we develop. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chicago, Madrid, Toronto , Chennai, Pune

Responsibilities 

• Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable, flexible, and user-friendly applications, using Python and FastAPI, cloud Architecture 
• Design and develop highly available, low latency, cloud-native applications  
• Mentor team members  
• Participate in full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of our Analytic applications - conceptualize, design, develop, test and deploy  

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of applicable software engineering experience  
• Strong fundamentals with experience in back-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Python, FastAPI
• Strong experience in integrating Restful APIs, microservices architecture  
• Good experience in MQ integration Rabbit/Apache Kafka/equivalent
• Hands-on experience in unit testing, code coverage toole – junit, Mockito, sonar or equivalent
• Hands-on experience in instrumentation to tools like Graylog/DataDog/ELK/Splunk/equivalent
• Experience in Jenkins integration, jobs in Jenkins for build, deploy, test coverage scripts
• Experience in any DB – Experience in writing sqls is must
• Have a passion and energy for learning and improving  
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business   
• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field  

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. 

Our Benefits

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

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://www.nielseniq.com/global/en/ai-safety-policies.

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.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion