Engineer - Java Backend

Engineer - Java BE

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Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple 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 Backend 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 CDAR platform is concentrating on application convergence with latest backend services with Spring boot technologies and leverage Jenkins to support things like CI/CD and integrations. Java 8 is primarily used to extend platform features along with continuing to adopt the best in class cloud-native, cloud-agnostic technologies. Our team is co-located and agile, with central technology hubs in Chicago, Madrid, Toronto, Chennai and Pune  

  What you’ll do  

• Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design  
• Configuring & Implementing Application and Integration Service to support Business needs  
• Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology   
• Following source & test-driven development best practices  
• Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues  

Must Have -

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a Backend engineer who works on Java frameworks like Spring boot, Spring Integration, Hibernate, Java POJO. 
• Development experience in unit and integration test cases like JUnit 
• Intermediate level of Database (SQL) skills to develop SQL queries, function and stored procedures.  
• Good Understanding on CI/CD Pipeline i.e. Jenkin  
• Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably Bit bucket  
• Basic Knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)  
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/SCRUM  environment  
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Global Team  
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business   

Nice to have -

• Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field  
• Experience using Collaboration Technologies: Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, Confluence  
• Experience using Object-oriented languages Java  
• Experience using Atlassian tool suite, including JIRA, Confluence, BitBucket  
• Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs  
• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead.  
• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change.  
• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement.  
• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges.  

• Enjoy a flexible and rewarding work environment with peer-to-peer recognition platforms.
• Recharge and revitalize with help of wellness plans made for you and your family.
• Plan your future with financial wellness tools.
• Stay relevant and upskill yourself with career development opportunities.

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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