Software Engineer

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Cholet, Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire, FRA
Hybrid
Mid level
Big Data • Information Technology
The world's leading consumer intelligence company.​
The Role
Develop, maintain and optimize a fleet of web crawlers; adapt scraping to site changes; implement anti-bot workarounds; contribute to a new Python/Scrapy scraping platform; improve performance, robustness and code quality; document and share best practices.
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Company Description

Localisation : Cholet (49) - Mode hybride (1 jour de présence hebdomadaire)
Votre mission
Au sein de notre équipe Web Scraping, vous contribuez au développement et à la maintenance 
d'une flotte de plusieurs dizaines de crawlers permettant la collecte automatisée de données à 
grande échelle.
Dans un contexte de transformation technologique, vous participez activement à la migration de 
notre écosystème historique vers une nouvelle plateforme développée en Python autour du 
framework Scrapy.

Job Description

À ce titre, vous serez amené à :
• Développer, maintenir et optimiser nos crawlers.
• Analyser les évolutions des sites web ciblés et adapter nos mécanismes de collecte.
• Mettre en œuvre des solutions de contournement face aux protections anti-bots et aux mécanismes 
de blocage.
• Participer à la conception et à l'évolution de notre nouveau moteur d'aspiration.
• Améliorer les performances, la robustesse et la qualité du code.
• Documenter les développements et partager les bonnes pratiques au sein de l'équipe.
• Contribuer à l'évolution de notre architecture et de nos outils de développement.

Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?
• Participer à un projet stratégique de modernisation technologique.
• Évoluer sur un poste mêlant maintenance, innovation et nouveaux développements.
• Travailler sur des problématiques techniques stimulantes : performance, détection anti-bot, 
architecture distribuée, automatisation.
• Rejoindre une équipe passionnée, experte et collaborative.
• Disposer d'une réelle autonomie et avoir un impact concret sur les choix techniques.
• Contribuer à l'amélioration continue de nos outils, de nos processus et de notre plateforme.
• Bénéficier d'un mode de travail hybride offrant flexibilité et équilibre de vie

Qualifications

Profil recherché
• Diplômé(e) d'une formation supérieure en informatique.
• Minimum 3 ans d'expérience en développement logiciel.
• Bonne maîtrise de Python et des outils de développement modernes (Git, GitHub).
• Intérêt marqué pour le développement backend, l'automatisation et la collecte de données.
• Capacité à analyser et résoudre des problématiques techniques complexes.
Les plus
• Expérience avec le framework Scrapy.
• Connaissance des technologies Web (HTML, CSS, XPath, JavaScript).
• Connaissances en C# / .NET.
• Expérience dans les domaines du web scraping, crawling ou automatisation web.

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.

For more information, visit NIQ.com

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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NIQ, we are steadfast in our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the rich diversity of the communities and markets we serve. We believe that embracing a wide range of perspectives drives innovation and excellence.  All employment decisions at NIQ are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We invite individuals who share our dedication to inclusivity and equity to join us in making a meaningful impact. To learn more about our ongoing efforts in diversity and inclusion, please visit the https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

Skills Required

  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python
  • Experience with modern development tools (Git, GitHub)
  • Interest in backend development, automation and data collection
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex technical problems
  • Experience with the Scrapy framework
  • Knowledge of web technologies (HTML, CSS, XPath, JavaScript)
  • Knowledge of C# / .NET
  • Experience in web scraping, crawling or web automation

NielsenIQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NielsenIQ and has not been reviewed or approved by NielsenIQ.

  • Parental & Family Support Public materials highlight paid parental leave in the U.S., with additional paid disability time for birth parents. Parental leave is positioned as a standout element of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited or flexible PTO is referenced alongside paid holidays and sick leave, providing broad time-off options in many roles. Actual use can vary by team norms, but the formal breadth is notable.
  • Flexible Benefits Work-from-home and hybrid arrangements are supported in many roles, with remote-friendly practices described across business lines. Flexibility is frequently positioned as a meaningful advantage.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
40,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1923

What We Do

NielsenIQ is the industry leader in global measurement and data analytics, and the most trusted source for retail and consumer intelligence. We deliver the complete truth to retailers, manufacturers, and our partners through our comprehensive data sets and powerful insights. We enable businesses to make critical decisions confidently, accelerating growth and optimizing performance.

Why Work With Us

We empower companies around the world to make bold decisions and transform their business with trusted data, solutions, and insights. Joining NielsenIQ means experiencing countless learning opportunities and gaining numerous pathways for growth.

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