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Senior Data Engineer

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Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll develop and enhance applications using various data tools, deploy via CI/CD pipelines, and support client queries.
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Company Description

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.  

Job Description

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and supporting cutting-edge technologies such as Spark, Scala, Pyspark, Databricks, Airflow, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, and other Data engineering tools.  These technologies are deployed using DevOps pipelines leveraging Azure, Kubernetes, Jenkins and Bitbucket/GIT Hub. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

  • Develop, test, troubleshoot, debug, and make application enhancements leveraging, Spark , Pyspark, Scala, Pandas, Databricks, Airflow, SQL as the core development technologies.  

  • Deploy application components using CI/CD pipelines.  

  • Build utilities for monitoring and automating repetitive functions.  

  • Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams - internal and external clients including Operations, Infrastructure, Tech Ops   

  • Participate in a rotational support schedule to provide responses to customer queries and deploy bug fixes in a timely and accurate manner 

Qualifications

WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE:   

  • 7-10 Years of years of applicable software engineering experience   

  • Strong fundamentals with experience in Bigdata technologies, Spark, Pyspark, Scala, Pandas, Databricks, Airflow, SQL,   

  • Must have experience in cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.  

  • Must have experience in performance optimization of Spark workloads.  

  • Good to have experience with DevOps Technologies as GIT Hub, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Docker.  

  • Good to have knowledge of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.  

  • Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business   

  • Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field 

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://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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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

Top Skills

Airflow
Azure
Bitbucket
Databricks
Docker
Git Hub
Jenkins
Kubernetes
Postgres
Pyspark
Scala
Spark
SQL

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