Software Engineer

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a team of smart, highly skilled technologists who are passionate about supporting and progressing leading edge solutions to meet our business requirements. Right now our platform is based in Java/Kotlin, Python, and JavaScript (React), and we continue to adopt the best of breed in cloud-native, low-latency technologies. We value CI/CD in everything that we develop.

What you’ll do

• Start the day collaborating with your XFN team and Product Manager during daily standups to discuss the current sprint and remove any roadblocks;

• Write Java, Kotlin, JavaScript or Python code (using TDD) to add functionality to our platform;

• Build out an event driven, microservices architecture using both serverless technologies and RESTful, Spring Boot APIs (Java/Kotlin);

• Work on our infrastructure as code framework, using AWS services (such as Lambda, ECS, Fargate, Step Functions, SNS/SQS, and Kinesis Firehose);

• Model complex product data and work with multiple data stores, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Elasticsearch;

• Pair with other engineers to provide highly valuable and innovative products to our customers

• Author architecture decision records and participate in whiteboarding sessions to demonstrate continual improvement of our engineering practices

• Meet weekly with your manager 1:1 to keep the lines of communication flowing and ensure your performance and development is on track

• Host a Lunch-and-Learn or Engineering Learning Session to showcase a new technology

Qualifications

We’re looking for people who have

• Strong fundamentals in back-end object-oriented programming, including proficiency in Java or Kotlin;

• Familiarity integrating Restful APIs and an understanding of microservices architecture;

• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases;

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

• Sound SDLC skills, preferably with experience in an agile environment;

• 2 to 5 years of relevant software engineering experience;

• 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://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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