Software Engineer

NielsenIQ
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Job Description

Our NielsenIQ technology teams are working on building a unified, global, open data ecosystem .

Our clients worldwide rely on NielsenIQ data and insights to innovate and grow.

We are looking for an experienced Python Developer to be part of our Technology hub, to build and transform our factory systems, which are critical to the business.

Responsibilities:

Approach work from an Agile mindset applying practices and principles wherever possible

Attend and participate in all Sprint events to achieve desired outcomes

Interact with stakeholders/Product Owners to clarify requirements and provide input into the creation of User Stories

Responsible for estimation, sprint planning and managing all their own tasks, and reporting on progress

Collaborates closely with all team members to take shared responsibility for the sprint backlog and the team’s success

Develops new or amended features, resolves bugs, and carries out other tasks as required to realize business goals

Produces high-quality code and takes responsibility for the quality of their own code - writing unit tests and conducting unit testing where applicable

Maintains broader code quality through peer code reviews

Assist with live releases in line with the team’s release schedule

Identify improvement opportunities to improve team processes and agree on actionable improvements.

Qualifications

Minimum 3-4 years of experience in Python.

Strong hands-on technical skills on Python, PL/SQL, Shell Scripting , Linux

Basic Knowlesge on PL/SQL, Cloud Concepts and AI agents

Unit Testing (Gtest)

GitHub CoPilot or other AI Code Assist tools

Good understanding of software architecture, issues, and design

Good understanding of data structure and databases

Experience in code reviews and coding standards

Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal

Additional Information

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://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-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.

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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

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