Software Engineer

## Company Description NIQ is a global measurement and data analytics company providing the most complete and trusted view of consumers and markets in 90 countries covering 90% of the world’s population. Focusing on consumer-packaged goods manufacturers and FMCG and retailers, we enable customers to defy what’s possible. How? We combine unparalleled datasets, pioneering technology, and the industry’s top talent to create insights that unlock innovation. Join us and change the landscape. Learn more at: [www.niq.com](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.niq.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJulianne.Knapp%40nielseniq.com%7Ca7a3bb70da864813b72408da7c89174c%7C6ac7a1f45fb14153bb4f12d2020a1f7d%7C0%7C0%7C637959225485720379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=41TKyDCxmG%2BgL%2FaleZwXUHNGSp8cP98%2BiUtSz6LI9Vo%3D&reserved=0) ## Job Description **Responsibilities:** - Proficient in designing and developing maintainable, modular software components in Java, Python, Springboot and as applicable - Writes optimized, reusable, and scalable code that follows SOLID//equivalent principles. - Build application components applying multi-threading, concurrency models, asynchronous programming principles. - Gaining deeper understanding of company products, services, and operational workflows - Works under supervision but starts taking ownership of tasks and troubleshooting issues independently - Expand Skills in best practices, scalability, reliability, and automation. - Develops a solid understanding of how engineering choices impact business outcomes, such as performance, cost, and user experience - Proactively engages in problem-solving and proposes suitable solutions - Works effectively in a team, balancing independent work and collaboration. - Write and execute unit tests using JUnit and Mockito. - Perform API integration testing. - Implement CI/CD pipelines to build and deploy applications - Maintain high level of quality maturity in quality gates in CICD pipeline - Implements security best practices (input validation, authentication, authorization, OWASP guidelines). - Deploy applications on Azure Cloud using Docker and Kubernetes. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments - Demonstrate critical thinking, questioning assumptions and processes in a constructive way. ## Qualifications **Requirements:** - 3.5+ years of strong working experience of core technical discipline in Java, Springboot, RDBMS, NoSQL - Strong experience in common software design patterns e.g Adapter, Strategy, Template Method - Strong experience in Design, Build and Consume APIs efficiently - Good experience in using AI assisted tools in SDLC - Experience in best practices in code execution i.e memory footprint, GC and database queries i.e explain plan, statistics - Hands-on Experience in messaging, queuing - Proficiency in Junit for testing. - Experience with API integration testing using Postman. - Experience in quality gates, security tools integration in CI/CD processes. - Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. - Familiarity with Azure Cloud services. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. - Familiarity with Agile development methodologies. ## 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. Al…