Software Engineer

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

Software Engineer with Java/Sprint boot, ETL (SQL, Python, ETL)



Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer with strong backend development experience to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Java-based technologies, database systems, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high performance applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex business and technical challenges.



Key Responsibilities



• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance software applications.

• Build and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

• Design and optimize database schemas and queries using SQL and PostgreSQL.

• Develop and support ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and processing.

• Implement and maintain search and analytics capabilities using Elasticsearch.

• Work with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable) to deploy and manage applications.

• Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production and non production environments. |

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA, and other engineers to deliver high quality solutions.

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and engineering practices.

• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and frameworks as needed.

• Take ownership of assigned modules and drive them end-to-end.



Required Technical Skills



• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.

• Excellent knowledge of SQL and relational databases, especially PostgreSQL.

• Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data pipelines.

• Experience working with Elasticsearch for search, logging, or analytics use cases.

• Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts; hands-on experience with Azure is highly preferred.

• Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

• Good understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

• Experience with version control systems (Git).



Non-Technical & Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex challenges.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• A can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Proactive mindset with attention to detail and quality.



Good to Have (Added Value)

• Experience with system design and performance optimization.

• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability tools.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

• Understanding of security best practices for application development.

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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