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
Software Engineer, Pune We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer with strong backend development experience to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in Java-based technologies, database systems, cloud platforms, and modern DevOps practices. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance applications while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to solve complex business and technical challenges.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance software applications
Build and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
Design and optimize database schemas and queries using SQL and PostgreSQL
Develop and support ETL pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and processing
Implement and maintain search and analytics capabilities using Elasticsearch
Work with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable) to deploy and manage applications
Implement and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues in production and non-production environments
Collaborate with product managers, architects, QA, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving coding standards and engineering practices
Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies, tools, and frameworks as needed
Take ownership of assigned modules and drive them end-to-end
Qualifications
Must have 4+ years of experience
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
Excellent knowledge of SQL and relational databases, especially PostgreSQL
Hands-on experience with ETL processes and data pipelines
Experience working with Elasticsearch for search, logging, or analytics use cases
Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts; hands-on experience with Azure is highly preferred
Experience with CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
Good understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems
Experience with version control systems (Git) Non-Technical &
Soft Skills
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle complex challenges
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A can-do attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and adapt to changing
requirements
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Proactive mindset with attention to detail and quality
Good to Have
(Added Value) • Experience with system design and performance optimization • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes) • Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability tools • Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments • Understanding of security best practices for application development Additional Information Our
Benefits
Flexible working environment
Volunteer time off
LinkedIn Learning
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