17 Oct
NielsenIQ
Toronto
Our NielsenIQ Technology teams are working on revamping multiple platforms, 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 the latest backend services with Spring Boot technologies and leveraging Jenkins to support 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.
Responsibilities
- Understanding user needs and how they fit into the overall, global solution design.
- Configuring & implementing application and integration services to support business needs.
- Prototyping new features and integrations aligned to business strategy by introducing innovation through technology.
- Troubleshooting and identifying root causes while resolving issues.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4-7 years of experience as a Backend engineer working 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, functions, and stored procedures.
- Good understanding of CI/CD pipeline, i.e., Jenkins.
- Strong knowledge of version control tools, preferably Bitbucket.
- Basic knowledge of 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.
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams and the business.
- Minimum B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
- Experience using object-oriented languages, specifically Java.
- Experience using the 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.
Additional Information
- Flexible working environment.
- Volunteer time off.
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.
For more information, visit NIQ.com.
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