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Senior Software Engineer -

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Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Hybrid
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
Senior level
Designs, builds, secures, optimizes, and maintains enterprise data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Snowflake. Leads architecture, coding standards, CI/CD, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, and distributed data solutions across Azure, Docker, and Kubernetes. Improves pipeline quality, reliability, and cost performance; mentors engineers; leads design and code reviews; drives proofs of concept; collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders; and makes sustainable technical decisions.
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Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, validate, secure, optimize, and maintain enterprise grade data pipelines using Python, SQL, and Snowflake and be knowledgeable in cloud infrastructure, data warehousing, workflow orchestration, CI/CD, and DevSecOps.

  • Shape best practices, coding standards, and software architecture at an organizational level 
  • Lead solutions that improve data pipeline quality, performance, and reliability across the organization 
  • Collaberate and solve a range of technical problems of varying scope and complexity, take a new perspective on existing solutions, and exercise judgment from analysis on multiple feasible solutions 
  • Deepdive and optimize cost and performance in Snowflake, Azure, and Docker
  • Design, build, and scale data pipelines with Python, SQL, and Snowflake
  • Develop and scale CI/CD workflows Azure, Github, Docker, and Kubernetes. 
  • Work closely with Product, Architecture, Project Managers, Operations, and other stakeholders from requirement refinement to client enablement
  • Enforce and maintain DevSecOps practices — Secrets management, SAST, DAST
  • Mentor junior engineers and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience 
  • Lead design reviews, code reviews, and roadmap discussions 
  • Drive POC projects when there is no clear direction or requirements 
  • Adopt and integrate AI tools at all levels in the SDLC 
  • Make technical decisions with a clear understanding of business impact, cost-efficiency, and long-term sustainability

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of professional experience, ideally in platform engineering building data pipelines that integrate with upstream and downstream systems 
  • Deep expertise in Python, SQL, and Snowflake 
  • Strong experience building data pipelines at an enterprise scale 
  • Experience defining and evolving technical strategy for large-scale distributed systems 
  • Proven ability to balance short-term delivery needs with long-term scalability and maintainability 
  • Experience in designing, building, deploying, and refactoring enterprise-grade data pipelines
  • Strong relational database expertise (Snowflake) 
  • Experience in modern cloud ecosystems, with strong working knowledge of Azure and Docker
  • Strong expertise in DevSecOps pipelines, quality gates, and tools (code coverage, testing, SAST, DAST) 
  • Track record of resolving cross-team challenges by fostering open and constructive conversations

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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