About Job
Software Development Engineer, Chennai, India
Responsibilities
- Understanding business requirements and how they fit into the overall, global solution design
- Embracing end-to-end the development and maintenance of any new feature including the estimation, the development and validation of new code, the design and execution of testing scenarios up to the deployment into production
- Following source and test-driven development best practices
- Troubleshooting and identifying root cause analysis while resolving the issues
- Minimum of 2-5 years of experience as a java full stack engineer including Postgres and C++ knowledge
- Development experience in unit and integration test cases
- Familiarity with CI/CD, testing strategies, and workflow automation tools
- Good exposure to AI tools in a development environment
- Working knowledge of version control tools preferably Github
- Basic Knowledge on Linux/Unix environment (basic commands, shell scripting, etc.)
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in an enterprise Agile/Safe environment
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a scrum team
- Good technical problem-solving skill using documentation and standard tools
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface across cross-functional technology teams
- 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
- Experience working with testing tools and Automation test needs
- Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence your peers
- Strong communication skills with excellent interpersonal skills.
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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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
- 2-5 years of experience as a Java full-stack engineer
- PostgreSQL knowledge
- C++ knowledge
- Experience developing unit and integration test cases
- Familiarity with CI/CD, testing strategies, and workflow automation tools
- Good exposure to AI tools in a development environment
- Working knowledge of version control tools, preferably GitHub
- Basic Linux/Unix knowledge, including commands and shell scripting
- Experience in an enterprise Agile/SAFe environment
- Experience working as part of a Scrum team
- Strong technical problem-solving skills
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
- B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Azure DevOps, TFS, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience with object-oriented programming, especially Java
- Experience with testing tools and test automation
- Ability to influence peers and work effectively across technology teams
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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