Job Description

Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on our new “Connect” platform, a unified, global, open data ecosystem powered by Microsoft Azure. Our clients around the world rely on NielsenIQ’s data and insights to innovate and grow. 

As a Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about learning and prototyping cutting-edge technologies. Right now our platform is based in Java, Spring Boot and we continue to adopt the best of breed in cloud-native, low-latency technologies. We value CI/CD in everything that we develop. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chicago, Madrid, Toronto and Chennai. 

What You’ll Do

• Write code to deliver scalable, quality, flexible and user-friendly applications, using backend Java and front-end JavaScript, node.js and Angular
• Writes programmatic tests, ensures quality, and reviews code of junior colleagues.
• Works to solve challenging problems on a team. Able to apply technology independently.
• Typically builds & owns a component or functional area, and takes operational responsibility.
• Identify and develop reusable UI components that serve the needs of multiple applications
• Leverage multiple first- and third-party data sources and develop highly efficient data access RESTful APIs against data stored Relational and NoSQL databases

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in front and back-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Java, Javascript and Angular
• 3+ years experience designing and developing front-end UIs
• 3 or more years of applicable software engineering experience
• Familiarity integrating Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases
• Sound SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) skills, preferably with experience in an agile environment
• Good English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business

Additional Information

Our Benefits

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

Our Benefits

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

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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