Big Data Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote Salary: [Salary not specified]

Position Overview

NielsenIQ Technology teams are developing a new unified, global, open data ecosystem called "Activate," powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients worldwide depend on NielsenIQ's data and insights for innovation and growth. As a Big Data Engineer, you will join a team of skilled technologists focused on learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. The current platform utilizes Python, Databricks, Snowflake, Dask, Pandas, Spark data frames, and Apache Airflow, with a continuous adoption of best-in-class Azure cloud-native, low-latency technologies. We emphasize CI/CD with GitHub Actions in all development. The team operates in an agile, co-located environment with central technology hubs in Mexico, Canada, Israel, and India, utilizing Jira and SCRUM methodology while interacting with global stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Write complex, maintainable code to develop scalable, flexible, and user-friendly applications using backend Python and associated technologies.
• Develop highly available, high-performance, cloud-native applications.
• Leverage multiple first- and third-party data sources.
• Develop highly efficient data access RESTful APIs against data stored in Relational and NoSQL databases.

Requirements

• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant software engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in back-end object-oriented programming, with 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.
• Desirable: Experience integrating RESTful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture.

Company Information

About NIQ NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, providing a complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and identifying new growth opportunities. In 2023, NIQ merged with GfK, combining two industry leaders with extensive global reach. NIQ delivers the "Full View™" through a holistic retail perspective and comprehensive consumer insights, powered by advanced analytics and state-of-the-art platforms. NIQ is an Advent International portfolio company operating in over 100 markets, covering more than 90% of the global population.

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Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion NIQ is dedicated to mirroring the diversity of our clients, communities, and markets within our workforce. Our mission is to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We welcome candidates who share this mission. NIQ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making employment 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 applies in all markets. Learn more about our diversity and inclusion initiatives at the NIQ News Center.

Additional Information

Benefits:

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

Additional Details:

• Department: [Not specified]
• Industry: Market Research
• Function: General Business
• Experience Level: [Not specified]