Software Engineer (Backend) Python

Company Description

R25_0012211

Our NielsenlQ Technology teams are working on our new “Activate” platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenlQ's data and insights to innovate and grow.

Job Description

As a 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 platform is based in Python, Databricks, Snowflake, Dask, Pandas and Spark data frames, and Apache Airflow, and we continue to adopt the best of breed in Azure cloud-native, low-latency technologies. We value CI/CD with GitHub actions in everything that we develop. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Mexico, Canada, Israel and India.

• Working with Jira and SCRUM agile methodology interacting with stakeholders around the world.
• Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable, flexible and user-friendly applications, using backend Python and the technologies mentioned above.
• Develop highly available, high performance, cloud-native applications.
• Leverage multiple first- and third-party data sources and develop highly efficient data access RESTfuI APIs against data stored Relational and NoSQL databases.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field.
• 2- 3 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in back-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Python and Big Data.
• Sound SDLC skills, preferably with experience in an agile environment.
• Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business.
• It is desirable to know how to integrate Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture.

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.

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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