Platform Engineer

- Design and architect scalable, resilient platforms that empower other engineering teams to confidently deploy and run their services.
- Collaborate closely with Application Development and SRE teams to deliver effective solutions.
- Deepen your expertise in core platform technologies like Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, GitHub, Terraform, and various GitOps tools.
- Ensure seamless deployment and operation of platforms by working hand-in-hand with development teams.
- Proactively monitor, analyze, and optimize system performance and security.
- Continuously improve platform reliability, scalability, and availability.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all platforms and frameworks.

- 5+ years of experience in software development or DevOps, with at least 2 years specifically in platform engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, Kustomize, GitHub, Terraform, and GitOps tooling (e.g., Argo CD).
- Proven experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Datadog, Coralogix, or OpenTelemetry.
- Exposure to multiple cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Go, Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, capable of clearly articulating complex technical concepts.
- A team-oriented mindset and the ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently.
- Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical work experience.

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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Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

NIQ is committed to reflecting the diversity of the clients, communities, and markets we measure within our own workforce. We exist to count everyone and are on a mission to systematically embed inclusion and diversity into all aspects of our workforce, measurement, and products. We enthusiastically invite candidates who share that mission to join us. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran status or any other protected class. Our global non-discrimination policy covers these protected classes in every market in which we do business worldwide. Learn more about how we are driving diversity and inclusion in everything we do by visiting the NIQ News Center: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/news-center/diversity-inclusion

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At NIQ, we deliver the clearest understanding of consumer buying behavior, revealing new pathways for growth. Our Enterprise Platform Engineering team is crucial to this mission, ensuring our corporate technologies are best-in-class for over 30,000 global employees. We're seeking a skilled Platform Engineer to join our team in Madrid or Valladolid.

As a Platform Engineer, you'll be a key player on a highly skilled team, designing, building, and maintaining the core frameworks and platforms that power NIQ. You'll work with a diverse and cutting-edge tech stack, including Kubernetes, GitHub, Terraform, Argo CD, Datadog, OpenTelemetry, CAST AI, and more.

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